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Over 15,700 killed in motorbike crashes; young people make up 58pc: RSF

Bangladesh, Aug. 8 -- A total of 15,712 people were killed and 14,143 injured in motorbike accidents across Bangladesh in six and a half years from 2020 to July 2026, according to a report of Road Saf... Read More


No syndicate to be allowed to hold farmers hostage: Law Minister

Bangladesh, Aug. 8 -- Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Saturday warned that no market syndication would be allowed to exploit or hold farmers hostage, saying the government would take steps to dismantle... Read More


Tarique urges DAB members to keep politics from hindering duty

Bangladesh, Aug. 8 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged members of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) to remain cautious that political involvement does not disrupt their professional d... Read More


Biman sends fix-it team, parts for grounded Rome flight as passengers suffer

Bangladesh, Aug. 8 -- Passengers of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Toronto to Dhaka have been left stranded in Rome after a technical fault forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing th... Read More


Speeding bus kills 6 workers waiting by road in Bogura

Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- At least six people have been killed after a passenger bus veered off the road and ran over labourers waiting for work in Bogura. Another 15 people have been injured. The crash... Read More


Jashore's embroidery industry struggling to stay afloat

Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- BENAPOLE, Aug 06: Unavailability of affordable financing forces needlecraft businesses to shut down, threatening export potential. Once celebrated for its intricate handcrafted e... Read More


Presidential election August 20

Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- Presidential election will be held on August 20 to fill the vacancy created following the resignation of the President, after a changeover. Online The Election Commission (EC) ... Read More


AI offers BD century's progress in decade

Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- Bangladesh could compress a century of development into a decade by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI), provided it strengthens the foundations needed for the technology to ... Read More


16m families to benefit from state annuity gradually

Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- Some 16 million families will benefit from the state annuity as the government is going to formally launch the 'Family Card' programme on August 16 on completion of piloting unde... Read More


Govt issues strict directives to reign in noise pollution

Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- The government has issued a public notice urging strict enforcement of the Noise Pollution (Control) Rules, 2025, warning that excessive noise poses a serious threat to public he... Read More