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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


Momtaz produced before Manikganj court, police seek fresh remand

Dhaka, May 22 -- Former Member of Parliament and renowned singer Momtaz Begum was produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Manikganj on Thursday (May 22) as an accused in multiple cases,... Read More


Govt official dies after falling from moving train in Chuadanga

Chuadanga, May 22 -- A government official died after falling from a moving train in the Joyrampur area of Chuadanga's Jibannagar on Wednesday, police said. The deceased, Gaffar Ali Akash, 29, son of... Read More


China's foreign trade continues to grow despite challenges posed by tariff barriers

BEIJING, May 21 -- China's foreign trade has maintained steady growth despite facing high tariff barriers, demonstrating that China is fully equipped, capable and confident in withstanding various ris... Read More


Miles members reunite with founding father Farid Rashid in New York

Dhaka, May 21 -- Members of the iconic Bangladeshi rock band Miles recently reunited with the band's founding member Farid Rashid in New York, where the band is currently on its Legacy Tour 2025, reki... Read More


ACC interrogates former APS of adviser Asif, ex and current PO of health adviser on graft charges

Dhaka, May 21 -- Corruption Commission on Wednesday interrogated Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain's former assistant private secretary Moazzem Hossain and Health Adviser Nurjahan Be... Read More