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12 dead as lightning strikes sweep across 6 districts

Dhaka, April 18 -- At least 12 people have been killed and a dozen others suffered injuries in separate incidents of lightning strikes across six districts. The fatalities were reported from Sunamgan... Read More


Speaker Hafiz warns against harassment over political ideology

Dhaka, April 18 -- Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has emphasised the need for a system to ensure that people are not harassed because of their political ideology. After a meeting at Bhola Circu... Read More


Lightning strikes claim 2 lives in Mymensingh's Gouripur, Gafargaon

Dhaka, April 18 -- Two men have died in separate lightning strikes across Mymensingh's Gouripur and Gafargaon Upazilas. The incidents occurred around 2pm on Saturday, according to police. The victim... Read More


Court records confessional statement of suspected weapon supplier over Hadi killing

Dhaka, April 18 -- The suspected supplier of the firearm used to assassinate Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi has provided a confessional statement before a Dhaka court. Following the comp... Read More


Five farmers killed by lightning strikes during paddy harvest in Sunamganj

Dhaka, April 18 -- Five farmers have been killed by lightning while harvesting paddy in the Haor areas of Sunamganj. Four others were also injured in the incidents, which occurred around 12:30pm on S... Read More


Four farmers killed by lightning strikes during paddy harvest in Sunamganj

Dhaka, April 18 -- Four farmers have been killed by lightning while harvesting paddy in the Haor areas of Sunamganj. Four others were also injured in the incidents, which occurred around 12:30pm on S... Read More


Three farmers killed by lightning strikes during paddy harvest in Sunamganj

Dhaka, April 18 -- Three farmers have been killed by lightning while harvesting paddy in the Haor areas of Sunamganj. Two others were also injured in the incidents, which occurred around 12:30pm on S... Read More


Joyful village visit turns tragic as child drowns in Chuadanga canal

Dhaka, April 18 -- A 4-year-old boy has drowned in a canal in Chuadanga's Damurhuda Upazila while visiting his maternal grandparents, police said, turning a family trip into a heartbreaking episode. ... Read More


Failure to vaccinate children against measles an 'unforgivable crime', says PM Tarique

Dhaka, April 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has described the failure of the previous two governments to ensure measles vaccination for children as an "unforgivable crime", saying the current adm... Read More


Public interest will be prioritised over NCT deal, says shipping minister

Dhaka, April 18 -- Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said the government will put public and national interests first as it reviews the proposed deal to hand over operations of the New Mooring ... Read More