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'No new gas lines for household'

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The government has decided to permanently halt the provision of new residential gas connections through pipelines, Energy Adviser Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan announced yesterday. Spe... Read More


Court orders freezing of Taposh's 3 bank accounts

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A court here today ordered the freezing of three bank accounts of former Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, which reportedly hold a total of Taka 17.9... Read More


Shaheed Jihad's soul to suffer if his dream remains unfulfilled: Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said today that the soul of Shaheed Nazir Uddin Ahmed Jihad will continue to suffer unless his dream of restoring democracy in Bangladesh is fully r... Read More


Bangladesh seek survival in Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh face Hong Kong China on Thursday night in a must-win clash that will decide their fate in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The match kicks off at 8 pm (Dhaka time) at th... Read More


Arundhati Roy among family, friends demanding release of Shahidul Alam, others

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Family members and friends of Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam have demanded his immediate release, along with other humanitarian workers aboard the Conscience and ... Read More


Bangladesh wetlands: Home to 1.7 lakh colonial waterbirds facing ecological threats

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, DHAKA: Bangladesh's northern and northeastern wetlands are home to more than 1.7 lakh colonial waterbirds, highlighting the country's rich biodiversity. Ye... Read More


Turkish celebrities questioned in major drug probe amid wider crackdown on artists

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Several prominent Turkish entertainers, including singers, television actors, and social media figures, were questioned and given blood tests on Wednesday as part of a drug investigat... Read More


Democracy means ensuring people's freedom, basic rights: Tarique

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said democracy is not just about holding elections but about ensuring people's freedom and fundamental rights. In a message issued on Thursday ... Read More


Israel must ensure safety, rights of flotilla activists: UN expert

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Israel must guarantee the safety and human rights of all individuals aboard the 'Conscience' and other vessels of the 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition' which were intercepted early Wednesd... Read More


Bangladesh welcomes Hamas-Israel dialogue, reiterates support for two-state solution

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh has welcomed the ongoing dialogue between Hamas and Israel aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Dhaka hoped that the diplomatic initiative would pave the way for lasting peace... Read More