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Concerns growing over Rooppur Nuclear Plant's viability amid high costs

Dhaka, March 17 -- As the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant nears its expected commercial launch in early 2026, concerns are growing among energy experts over its financial viability, with many questioning ... Read More


IOC board approves boxing for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Dhaka, March 17 -- Boxing is set to remain on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles following years of governance disputes within the sport. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President... Read More


Banned BCL leader arrested for 'derogatory' remarks about Prophet (PBUH)

Natore, March 17 -- Police in have arrested a leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook in Singra upazila ... Read More


Barguna shrine comes under arson attack during religious gathering

Barguna, March 17 -- A shrine has come under vandalism and arson attack during the annual religious gathering in Amtali Upazila of Barguna. The incident occurred at around midnight on Sunday at the I... Read More


Nearly 700 killed in deadliest US tornado, 100 years ago this week

Bangladesh, March 17 -- year-old girl, Othella Silvey, stood on the top floor of Logan School, looking for her home just two blocks away. But after a powerful tornado tore through Murphysboro, Illinoi... Read More


Trump administration deports immigrants despite court order halting removals

Dhaka, March 17 -- The Trump administration deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador, even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily blocking their removal under a rarely invoked wartime la... Read More


4 arrested over rape of 19-year-old girl in Jashore

Jashore, March 17 -- Police have arrested four men in a case filed for raping a 19-year-old girl in Jhikargacha upazila of Jashore. The arrestees are Yasin Arafat (22), son of Mizanur Rahman; Javed H... Read More


US cop injured during anti-drug operation during some exercises

Rajshahi, March 17 -- A Detective Branch (DB) member and a member of the public were injured in an alleged counterattack by drug peddlers during an operation in Charghat upazila of Rajshahi on Sunday ... Read More


Rice prices soar in Kushtia amid halt in milling

, March 17 -- Rice mills of Kushita's Khajanagar, the second largest rice-producing hub of the country, have halted due to shortage of paddy stock. Taking advantage of this situation, the price of mi... Read More


DNCC upset over filling of water body near Airport Railway Station, fears waterlogging

Dhaka, March 17 -- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has expressed concern over the filling of a water reservoir near the Airport Railway Station fearing a severe waterlogging in a vast area includi... Read More