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Khagrachhari unrest aimed at disrupting Durga Puja celebrations, says Advisor Jahangir

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has claimed the violent incidents in Khagrachhari were carried out to disrupt the Durga Puja celebrations. He made this comment after visiting ... Read More


Low-pressure system raises flood risk in several districts, with heavy rainfall expected

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has indicated the formation of a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal at the start of October, which could lead to heavy rainfall and te... Read More


19 arrested in 15 cases over Durga Puja incidents across Bangladesh, says IGP

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- A total of 19 people have been arrested in 15 cases filed over Durga Puja-related incidents across Bangladesh, according to Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam. The police chi... Read More


Over 5,000 candidates recommended for teaching positions fail to take up roles

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Over 5,000 candidates, who were recommended for entry-level MPO-listed teaching and lecturer positions in private educational institutions, have failed to join their jobs. While 41... Read More


Who is Petal Gahlot, the voice behind India's fierce reply to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif?

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot has emerged as a powerful voice for India on the global stage after delivering a sharp response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the United ... Read More


Security guard caught 'admitting patients' at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- A video has gone viral on social media showing a security guard at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital admitting patients to the emergency department. The footage, recorded around ... Read More


NCP, Bangladesh Jatiya League to be registered by Election Commission

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- The Election Commission has decided to grant registration to two political parties: the National Citizen Party, formed by youth after the July Uprising, and the newly established Ba... Read More


Private school governing bodies lose authority over headteacher appointments

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- After losing the authority to appoint staff, private school governing bodies, including managing committees, will now also lose control over appointing headteachers and deputy headt... Read More


Pickup van crash damages railing of Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Pirojpur

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- A pickup van has veered off course and crashed into the railing of the China-Bangladesh Friendship Bridge in Pirojpur's Kawkhali Upazila, smashing part of the structure. No casualt... Read More


September sees highest monthly dengue deaths, hospitalisations this year

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Bangladesh has reported three more dengue deaths in the past 24 hours, alongside 556 new hospitalisations due to the Aedes mosquito-borne disease, as both peaked in the month of Sep... Read More