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More rains likely in next five days: BMD

Dhaka, May 22 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday predicted rains coupled with lightning and temporary gusty winds in parts of the country over the next five days. "Light to mod... Read More


NTR Jr calls 'War 2' role 'extremely special' as teaser goes viral

Dhaka, May 22 -- anticipated teaser for 'War 2', the latest instalment in Yash Raj Films' (YRF) spy universe, is taking the internet by storm, racking up more than 30 million views on X and three mill... Read More


It's people's victory as HC clears way for Ishraque to take oath: Fakhrul

Dhaka, May 22 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said people have achieved a victory through the High Court's verdict that cleared the way for Ishraque Hossain to take oa... Read More


Train services resume after 7hr of suspension in Joypurhat

Joypuhat, May 22 -- Parbatipur rail route resumed early Thursday after seven hours of suspension due to derailment of an oil-carrying wagon in Joypurhat on Wednesday night. The Parbatipur-bound wagon... Read More


China launches crackdown on online defamation, extortion targeting businesses

BEIJING, May 22 -- China's top internet regulator has launched a two-month nationwide campaign to tackle online defamation, extortion, and malicious marketing that harm businesses and entrepreneurs. ... Read More


Experts call for strengthening earthquake preparedness measures

Dhaka, May 22 -- Speakers on Wednesday highlighted that Bangladesh, situated at the intersection of three tectonic plates, is highly vulnerable to earthquakes, with potential for significant human cas... Read More


JCD stages sit-in at Shahbagh protesting Shammo killing amid rain, halting traffic

Dhaka, May 22 -- As previously announced, the activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) gathered at the Shahbagh intersection on Thursday, bringing vehicular movement in the area to a standstill. J... Read More


Morning rain brings Dhaka to a standstill, streets submerged in chaos

Dhaka, May 22 -- A relentless spell of early morning rain, fuelled by a low-pressure system extending from West Bengal to the North Bay through south-western Bangladesh, plunged the capital into disar... Read More


Prisoner dies at Gopalganj hospital after falling ill in jail

Gopalganj, May 22 -- A prisoner of Gopalganj district jail who fell sick in the jail died at 250-bed General Hospital on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Raton Mollah, 45, son of Md. Mujib M... Read More


No legal bar to swearing in Ishraque Hossain as DSCC Mayor, HC dismisses writ

Dhaka, May 22 -- The High Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition that sought a directive against administering the oath of office to BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as mayor of Dhaka South City Corpo... Read More