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Information Commission will serve people, not government or individuals: CIC

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Prof Dr Nahreen Islam Khan on Sunday said the Information Commission will work for the people, not for any government or particular individual, w... Read More


Around 550,000 join protests across France, nearly 400 arrested

PARIS, Oct. 18 -- About 550,000 people took part in nationwide protests across France on Saturday, resulting in nearly 400 arrests and injuries to 60 internal security officers, French Interior Minist... Read More


PM launches Dhaka-Aricha highway greening drive

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday launched a greening and beautification programme along both sides of the Dhaka-Aricha highway by planting a sapling at Aminbazar while returni... Read More


Political situation in Bangladesh stabilised; concerns remain over graft,reforms: UK

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Though the country's political situation has "stabilised", concerns remain regarding corruption, police accountability and effectiveness and the limited implementation of reforms pro... Read More


Citizen Land Service Centre opens in Paltan to offer free assistance

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The Citizen Land Service Centre-2 has opened in Purana Paltan in the capital to help citizens access various land-related services free of charge. Land Minister Md Mizanur Rahman Mi... Read More


Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh in tri-series opener

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Bangladesh were bowled out for 172 in 33.4 overs while chasing 272, losing to Zimbabwe by 99 runs in the opening match of the tri-series in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The defeat exposed... Read More


Ishraque says he raised licensed firearm in 'self-defence' during anti-drug drive

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- State Minister for Liberation War Affairs and Dhaka-6 MP Ishraque Hossain has said he briefly raised his licensed firearm in "self-defence" during an anti-drug drive in the capital's... Read More


Biker killed in Sylhet road accident

Sylhet, Oct. 18 -- A motorcyclist was killed as a bus crashed into his bike in the Morairtala area of Zakiganj upazila in Sylhet on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Farhad Ahmed, 32, so... Read More


Two killed in separate Jhenaidah family disputes

Jhenaidah, Oct. 18 -- Two men were killed by their own brothers in separate family disputes in Shailkupa and Sadar upazilas of Jhenaidah on Saturday. The deceased were identified as Mojibul Islam, 45... Read More


Bangladesh needs $1.4b to tackle climate-related health risks: Study

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Bangladesh needs US$1.4 billion to address the health impacts of climate change under its Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) for 2026-2031, with a study identifying potential fun... Read More