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3 killed, 15 injured in Magura road crash

Magura, July 14 -- Three people died and 15 others sustained injuries as a bus crashed into a battery-run van on Magura-Jhenaidah Highway in Magura Sadar upazila. Two of the deceased were identified ... Read More


Low pressure over North Bay: Signal No. 3 hoisted at seaports

Dhaka, July 14 -- pressure area has formed over the North Bay and adjoining coastal regions of Bangladesh, prompting authorities to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 at four seaports, the Bangladesh... Read More


Train link with Dhaka, north halted as truck gets stuck on rail track

Gazipur, July 14 -- Train communication with Dhaka and northern parts of the country remained suspended for around one hour after a goods-laden truck got stuck on a rail track in Kaliakair upazila of ... Read More


Train-truck collision in Khulna leaves one dead

Khulna, July 14 -- One person was killed and several others injured in a collision between a train and a truck at Khulna on Monday night, leading to the suspension of rail communication between Khulna... Read More


Struggle for survival begins anew in flood-hit Feni as waters recede

Feni, July 14 -- As floodwaters begin to recede across Feni, thousands of displaced residents are returning to their homes only to be met with devastation and despair. The battle for survival has ent... Read More


Couple electrocuted to death in Meherpur

MEHERPUR, July 14 -- A couple was electrocuted to death in a tragic accident at Meherpur district on Monday. The victims were identified as Golam Kibria, 55, a mason and son of the late Azizul Haque,... Read More


Reform talks: no consensus on women's seat election, upper house formation

Dhaka, July 14 -- Political parties have failed to reach an agreement over two issues discussed in Monday's reform talks ---the election system for 100 women seats in the parliament and the election s... Read More


BFIU seeks account details of Islami Bank chairman, family

Dhaka, July 14 -- The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the financial intelligence arm of the central bank, has sought detailed banking information of Md Obayed Ullah Al Masud, current ch... Read More


Macron announces €6.5 billion in extra military spending amid rising global threats

Dhaka, July 14 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pledged an additional €6.5 billion ($7.6 billion) in military spending over the next two years, citing growing and unprecedented thre... Read More


Dhaka's air again turns 'moderate'

Dhaka, July 14 -- Under the influence of the rains, Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 57th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 55 at 9:25 ... Read More