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Earthquake devastates Afghan villages, 250 dead

, Sept. 1 -- A powerful earthquake near Afghanistan's eastern border with Pakistan leveled villages and caused widespread destruction late Sunday, leaving at least 250 people dead and 500 injured, off... Read More


'Gaza Holocaust: Killing the Truth Tellers' exhibition at Drik honours martyred journalists

, Sept. 1 -- Drik Picture Library on Monday inaugurated an exhibition in memory of martyred journalists in Gaza, as part of a global solidarity initiative by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and AVAAZ ... Read More


DUCSU: At DU, wave of anger at High Court verdict before stay by chamber judge calms nerves

, Sept. 1 -- After a day of drama in court, the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election remains on course to be held on September 9. The court had given a verdict to postpone the ele... Read More


No scope to postpone national election: Asif Nazrul

, Sept. 1 -- There is no scope to postpone the upcoming national election scheduled to be held in early February next, said Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Monday. "According to the government's declar... Read More


Construction worker dies falling off roof in Kamrangirchar

, Sept. 1 -- A construction worker died after falling from the roof of an under-construction house in Kamrangirchar of Dhaka on Monday. The deceased was identified as Ali Hossain, 50, a resident of N... Read More


DMP commissioner warns against any trouble to disrupt DUCSU polls

, Sept. 1 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali on Monday warned that stern action will be taken against any attempt to disrupt the upcoming Dhaka University Central Stu... Read More


ICRC's new head of delegation presents credentials to Foreign Adviser

, Sept. 1 -- Nicolas Paul Albin Fleury, the newly appointed head of delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Bangladesh on Monday presented his credentials to Foreign Affai... Read More


August sees 39 deaths from dengue, year's toll at 122 after 8 months

, Sept. 1 -- A total of 39 people died from dengue while10,496 cases were reported in the month of August, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The number of dengue patient... Read More


DCCI delegation to join Taiwan Smart Agriweek Expo

, Sept. 1 -- member business delegation of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) to participate in the Taiwan Smart Agriweek Expo-2025, scheduled for September 3-5. The delegation, led by DCCI ... Read More


Expatriates sent $2.42 billion in remittances in August

, Sept. 1 -- Bangladesh received US$2.42 billion inward remittances in August. In the same period of the previous year, the expatriates sent $2.22 billion. It means remittance flow grew by 8.9 percent... Read More