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River erosion threatens farmland, homes in Barishal; locals seek urgent project approval

Dhaka, April 27 -- River erosion in Babuganj and Ujirpur upazilas of Barishal has reached alarming levels, threatening agricultural land, rural infrastructure and the livelihoods of thousands living a... Read More


Lightning strikes in Sunamganj make Speaker question his life choices

Sangad Bhaban, April 27 -- It is said that marriage is about sparks flying, but for Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, the sparks in his in-laws' hometown of Sunamganj are getting a bit too literal for comfor... Read More


Navy seizes foreign firearms, ammunition and yaba in Teknaf drive

Dhaka, April 27 -- Bangladesh Navy seized a large cache of foreign firearms, ammunition and yaba pills during a special operation in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar late Sunday night, officials said. T... Read More


No one will be allowed to disturb public peace: PM

Jashore, April 27 -- Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday warned that no one will be allowed to disturb the peace and stability in the country. "Let us remain alert so that no one... Read More


Execution of N'ganj seven murder verdict demanded by victims' families

Narayanganj, April 27 -- Families of the victims of the Narayanganj seven murder case formed a human chain on Monday, demanding swift execution of the verdict. The programme was held around 11am on t... Read More


Misinformation surge threatens national unity, security: Citizen's Forum

Dhaka, April 27 -- A prominent civil society platform has called for immediately curbing the spread of online misinformation in Bangladesh, warning that the unchecked flow of false narratives poses a ... Read More


Hridoy's unbeaten fifty powers Bangladesh to six-wicket win over New Zealand

Dhaka, April 27 -- Tawhid Hridoy scored an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls to lead Bangladesh to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20I on Monday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series... Read More


Jamaat MP slams President's speech in Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, April 27 -- e-Islami MP on Monday elected from Narail-2 Ataur Rahman lashed out at the President's recent address, suggesting the head of state has lost his independence to the ruling ... Read More


Robots, AI, and new energy vehicles: Bangladeshi delegation sees its country's tech future on China tour

Dhaka, April 27 -- Recently, I accompanied a high-level Bangladeshi delegation on a visit to Beijing's E-Town area, which is now home to more than 300 robotics companies and a complete industrial chai... Read More


Crackdown on drugs, online gambling after Apr 30: Salahuddin

Sangsad Bhaban, April 27 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday told Parliament that a nationwide coordinated drive against illegal drugs, shisha lounges and online gambling will begin after Apri... Read More