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Road accidents kill 7,963 children in Bangladesh in around 7 years: RSF

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- A total of 7,963 children lost their lives in road accidents across Bangladesh between 2020 and September, 2026, highlighting the alarming risks children face due to poor road manage... Read More


AL used politics to plunder public wealth: Speaker

Bhola, Oct. 21 -- Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Wednesday alleged that the Awami League used politics to plunder the country's wealth during its 17 years in power. "For 17 years, a political party was... Read More


103 crude bombs recovered in Rajshahi

Rajshahi, Oct. 21 -- Members of Special Response Battalion (SRB) recovered 103 crude bombs in a cement sack from a lychee orchard on the outskirts of Rajshahi city early Wednesday. The drive was cond... Read More


Two Bangladeshis executed in Saudi Arabia had been detained since Aug 2023: Document

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The two Bangladeshi nationals, who were recently executed in Saudi Arabia, had been detained in the country since August 2023 on separate charges, according to a confidential documen... Read More


China expands green energy cooperation to support developing countries' energy transition

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- China's renewable energy supply chains, engineering expertise and operational experience are creating new opportunities for developing countries seeking to transition to cleaner ener... Read More


Youth held with 'one-shooter gun' in Chandpur

Chandpur, Oct. 21 -- Police arrested a man allegedly with a one-shooter gun during a special drive in Matlab Uttar upazila of Chandpur on Wednesday. The arrestee was identified as Farhad Hossain, 38,... Read More


It's possible to generate 3,000-4,000MW solar power before next summer: Amit

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Wednesday expressed hope that Bangladesh will be able to generate 3,000-4,000 megawatts of solar power bef... Read More


Nine killed in early-morning crash in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 -- Nine undocumented foreign nationals were killed when a sedan collided with a tractor unit on an intercity road in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan early Wednes... Read More


Tri-series: Bangladesh bowled out for 160 against Afghanistan

Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh were bowled out for 160 in 41.2 overs against Afghanistan in their tri-series match in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, losing their last six wickets for 39 runs after a fifth-wick... Read More


Inflation pushes 8-10 million people below poverty line: Titumir

Rajbari, Oct. 21 -- Inflation has placed a heavy burden on low- and middle-income people in Bangladesh, with an estimated 8 million to 10 million people falling below the poverty line, Prime Minister'... Read More