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No country in the world that I cannot speak to eye-to-eye: State Minister Humaiun Kobir

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Reiterating his commitment to safeguarding the country's interests, newly appointed State Minister Humaiun Kobir on Friday night said that there is no country in the world with which... Read More


Police recover motorcycle used in Uttara filling station heist; 5 held so far

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police recovered the motorcycle used in the sensational Tk 1.21 crore robbery at a filling station in the capital's Uttara area on Fri... Read More


Four injured as fire rips through oil warehouses, shops in Bhola

, Aug. 21 -- Four people, including two Fire Service personnel, were injured when a fire ripped through six oil warehouses and two shops in Daulatkhan upazila of Bhola district on Thursday evening. T... Read More


Violent clash at Sylhet shrine over donation box leaves 30 injured

Sylhet, Aug. 21 -- At least 30 people, including the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Moglabazar Police Station and seven other police officers, were injured in a violent clash between two factions over the ... Read More


Dhaka ranks 15th in global air quality ranking

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Dhaka ranked 15th among the world's most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 98. The city's air quality was classified as 'moderate', ac... Read More


IMF loan for Bangladesh stalled over reform measures, and climate resilience issues

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Release of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan for Bangladesh remains stalled due to pending reforms in the financial sector, conditions to cut subsidies and climate resilience is... Read More


Buriganga boat race celebrates Dhaka's 416th anniversary

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- The Buriganga River came alive on Friday as traditional boat racing was held to mark the 416th anniversary of Dhaka, drawing large crowds to both banks of the river. Organised by Dh... Read More


Australia, Canada, UK slam Israel's decision to close Gaza aid worker strike probe

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom have jointly condemned Israel's "shameful" decision to close its criminal investigation into the April 2024 airstrike on a World Central Kit... Read More


Higher education should focus on jobs, entrepreneurship: Finance Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has called for aligning higher education with employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, urging authorities to consider... Read More


8 dead after consuming spurious liquor in India

NEW DELHI, Aug. 21 -- At least eight people died and nearly 40 others were taken ill over the past 24 hours after they allegedly consumed spurious liquor mixed with methanol in India's western state o... Read More