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Plains crop taro brings perils to Bangladesh's hills, fuelling topsoil loss, biodiversity threat

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Despite knowing the risks of erosion, taro -- a high-yielding root crop suited for plains -- is increasingly being cultivated on the slopes of Khagrachhari. The practice, experts warn... Read More


Cultural activist arrested in Mymensingh amid controversy on blasphemy charges

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Cultural activist and poet Shamim Ashraf has been arrested in Mymensingh on charges of hurting Islamic sentiments, according to police. The arrest took place around 9:45pm on Monday ... Read More


Erosion fear grips Sirajganj residents as Jamuna rises

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Jamuna River in Sirajganj is swelling rapidly due to the onrush of water from the upstream and heavy rainfall. Since Tuesday morning, the river water has been rising by 2cm per h... Read More


'Why the delay?': Jamaat's Taher presses govt on implementation of July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher has questioned the delay in implementing the July National Charter, saying the interim government must act quickly to carry ... Read More


Lobbying stalls appointment to public administration secretary's post vacant for over two weeks

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Ministry of Public Administration has been without a secretary since Sept 21, with the appointment stalled amid intense lobbying by several political parties for their preferred offic... Read More


Investigators launch probe into Awami League as a party for 'crimes against humanity'

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has launched a probe into "crimes against humanity" allegations against the Awami League as a party, accusing the o... Read More


Russian expert claims India will 'gain' if Moscow sells fighter jet engines to Pakistan

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Selling fighter jet engines to Pakistan will benefit India, a Russian defence expert has claimed amid growing debate in Delhi over Moscow's reported plan to supply RD-93 engines for P... Read More


National Pension Scheme earns 11.61% profit

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The National Pension Authority has reported an 11.61 percent profit from investments made during the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a total gain of Tk 163.30 million, according to the f... Read More


Government proposes Tk 2,000-3,000 house rent allowance for MPO teachers

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The education ministry has proposed increasing the house rent allowance for MPO-listed teachers and staff to Tk 2,000-3,000 following the rejection of the government's previous decisi... Read More


Man killed with 'point-blank headshot' in Khulna

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Assailants have killed a 32-year-old man with a "shot in the head" in Khulna. Police said the attack took place at Custom Ghat on Monday. The victim, identified as Imran Munshi, was... Read More