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Rescue operations resume after Afghanistan quake kills over 800

, Sept. 2 -- Rescue operations resumed Monday after a devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, leaving more than 800 people dead, according to preliminary figures f... Read More


Aminul eyes longer stay at the helm of BCB

, Sept. 2 -- When Aminul Islam Bulbul was thrust into the BCB presidency in May, he compared his role to a "quick T20 innings." Three months on, the former national captain says he isn't ready to wal... Read More


Strikes across Gaza kill at least 31 as scholars accuse Israel of genocide

, Sept. 2 -- Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Monday left at least 31 people dead as the military pushed forward with its offensive in the territory's largest city, according to health offi... Read More


FSIBL backs BB's plan to form 'United Islami Bank' through merger

Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- First Security Islami Bank PLC (FSIBL) has agreed in principle to a Bangladesh Bank plan to merge five troubled banks into a new bank called 'United Islami Bank'. FSIBL Chairman Moh... Read More


14,000 US-bound migrants have turned back south since Trump border changes, UN reports

, Sept. 2 -- More than 14,000 mostly Venezuelan migrants who had set their sights on reaching the United States have reversed direction and headed south since U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration... Read More


Prof Yunus directs Health Ministry to send Nur abroad for better treatment

Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday directed the officials concerned to send Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur abroad for better treatment. Nur's wife Maria Akhter... Read More


Economic Affairs Committee takes several important decisions

, Sept. 2 -- The government on Tuesday granted policy-level approvals for several important initiatives spanning citizen services, healthcare, and heritage infrastructure, according to decisions taken... Read More


Fire at Siddheswari High School Jame Mosque doused

Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- A fire that broke out at the Siddheswari High School Jame Mosque on Tuesday evening was brought under control within 30 minutes. The blaze began around 7:00pm on the top floor of th... Read More


Two children drown in pond in Shariatpur village

, Sept. 2 -- Two children drowned in a pond in Shakhipur of Bhedarganj upazila, Shariatpur, on Tuesday. The deceased children were identified as Emon Hossain, 5, son of Badol Sarker of Madbor Kandi v... Read More


BNP doesn't believe in mob culture: Rizvi

, Sept. 2 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday said their party does not believe in mobocracy or any form of illegal persecution. "We don't believe in any mob culture. W... Read More