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Swechhasebak Dal leader hacked in Ishwardi

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Ishwardi upazila Jubo Swechhasebak Dal convener Shariful Islam Sharif was seriously injured after being attacked and hacked by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred at ... Read More


Rambutan tree draws attention at Sylhet Tree Fair

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Rambutan, a popular summer fruit, has become a major attraction for visitors and buyers at the Sylhet Divisional Tree Fair, where a rambutan tree is priced as high as Tk 1 lakh.... Read More


Scouts launch cleanliness drive in Mymensingh

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- A cleanliness campaign was held in Mymensingh on Thursday with the slogan, "Wherever I Am, There Is Cleanliness." The programme was organised jointly by Bangladesh Scouts and t... Read More


8 houses washed away in Arial Khan erosion

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- At least eight houses were washed away within 24 hours due to erosion of the Arial Khan River in Babuganj upazila of Barishal district. Roads, croplands and trees were also aff... Read More


669 pry schools in Rangpur sans head teachers

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- A total of 669 of the 1,455 government primary schools in Rangpur district are being operated without head teachers, affecting administrative activities and classroom teaching. ... Read More


Waste dumping threatens biodiversity in Mirzapur

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The environment and biodiversity in Mirzapur of Tangail are facing a serious threat as household and industrial waste is being dumped indiscriminately beside roads, rivers, cana... Read More


Trump's devoted 'human printer' in media glare

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- She is a near-constant presence at US President Donald Trump's side, but until recently, his ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp had managed to stay out of the spotlight. That has al... Read More


'Govt's top priority is rapid disaster evacuation'

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has said the government's top priority during disasters is to swiftly evacuate people living in remote areas to safe lo... Read More


'Govt needs 2 years to resolve energy crisis'

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- The government may require eighteen months to two years to resolve the ongoing energy crisis and equip the power and fuel sector to support a productive economy, State Minister ... Read More


BB clears $3.2m LC disbursement

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank has approved the disbursement of nearly $3.2 million against a letter of credit (LC) for SS Power-1 Limited, a power company owned by the controversial S Alam Gr... Read More