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Major dev partners follow 'wait and watch' policy amid political transition

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- At least five key development partners of Bangladesh fid not make any foreign- aid commitment in the first quarter of this fiscal year, as they seem waiting for the next elected gove... Read More


Schoolboy electrocuted in Panchagarh

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- A schoolboy was electrocuted in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district on Thursday evening. The deceased was identified as Asif Rana, 15, son of Nur Jamal of Chutchutia Gachh area u... Read More


Saudi cuts Umrah visa entry validity to one month

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has reduced the validity period for the entry visa for Umrah from three months to one month from the date of issuance. However, the va... Read More


Economic slowdown & youth unemployment

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Bangladesh has long been praised for its sustained growth trajectory, supported by strong export industries, remittance inflows, and a youthful population. However, behind the overal... Read More


Light rain, thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers with lightning across all divisions, including Dhaka, over the next 24 hours starting 6:00 pm on Fr... Read More


ACC to sue former Robi official for 'acquiring' illegal assets

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against Md Rakibul Hasan, a former official of Robi Axiata Limited, on charges of acquiring illegal wealth and hiding ... Read More


Two killed in Netrokona road crash

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Two people were killed and three others injured when a CNG-run auto-rickshaw crashed into a stationary truck on the Netrokona-Mymensingh highway on Thursday night. The deceased were... Read More


Train communication on Dhaka-Mymensingh resumes after 4 hours

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The train communication between Dhaka and Mymensingh resumed after suspending it for four hours following derailment of Mohonganj express near Joydebpur junction at 2:00 pm Friday. ... Read More


Tech leaders boost AI spending

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Four of the biggest US technology companies flagged plans this week to accelerate capital spending over the next year, but investors were most accepting of Google-parent Alphabet's a... Read More


DSCC Administrator Shahjahan Mia removed

Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Md. Shahjahan Mia, Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), has been removed from his post. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Wednesday tra... Read More