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Residents suffer as water levels rise in three rivers of Faridpur

, Aug. 15 -- The water levels of rivers across Faridpur district have increased, causing sufferings to residents along the Padma, Madhumati, and Arial Khan rivers following inflow of water from upstre... Read More


Mounting stranded assets expose a new Achilles heel of BPDB

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Bangladesh's power sector stranded assets are increasing by leaps and bounds, exposing a new Achilles heel of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), which bled fiscally dry after... Read More


Ctg among 3 divisions may experience heavy rain next 24-hr: BMD

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast heavy to heavy falls at places over Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet in next 24 hours commencing 9am on Thursday. "Light to ... Read More


BNP leader Mosharraf off to London for treatment

, Aug. 15 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain left for London on Friday morning for medical treatment. He departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 7am o... Read More


Dhanmondi 32 under tight security as Aug 15 approached

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Police have intensified security measures in the Dhanmondi 32 area of the capital ahead of August 15, the death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The heightened prec... Read More


OTT and Theatrical Releases This Week: Bigg Boss 19, hostage and more

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Entertainment lovers have a packed week ahead with a mix of theatrical releases and new shows on OTT platforms. From thrilling mysteries to fun reality shows, there's something for e... Read More


Louisiana sues Roblox over child safety concerns

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Louisiana filed a lawsuit against the popular online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, accusing the site of creating an environment where sexual predators can "thrive, unite, hunt ... Read More


On Independence Day, Modi warns Pakistan of retaliation for future attacks

Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan on Friday that India would respond forcefully to any future attacks, as the country marked its 78th Independence Day. Addressing ... Read More


Chinese robot sprints into Guinness record books

HANGZHOU, Aug. 15 -- Zhejiang University in east China on Tuesday said that its quadruped robot, named White Rhino, had completed a 100-meter sprint in 16.33 seconds, breaking the previous world recor... Read More


Colonel Sofiya Qureshi explains "Why Operation Sindoor Was Needed" on KBC 17 special

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, returned for its 17th season on August 11 and is set to air a special Independence Day episode featuring top Indian Armed For... Read More