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Pregnant woman alleges assault by NGO workers for failing to pay instalment in Patuakhali

Patuakhali, April 26 -- A pregnant woman was allegedly beaten and physically tortured by an NGO's workers in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali after she failed to repay instalments of a small loan. The ... Read More


Govt wants affordable smartphones for all: PM's ICT Adviser

Dhaka, April 26 -- The government aims to bring down the price of smartphones to between Tk 2,500 and Tk 3,000, Prime Minister's Adviser on the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Te... Read More


Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war

, April 25 -- Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and parts of the Gaza Strip began voting on Saturday in municipal elections, the first since Israel's war on Gaza began in October 2023. According... Read More


EU warns Iran deal without nuclear experts could be weaker than 2015 pact

, April 25 -- The European Union has warned that any new agreement with Iran could be weaker than the 2015 nuclear deal if ongoing US-Iran talks proceed without the involvement of nuclear experts. EU... Read More


WHO urges urgent vaccination drive as measles risk remains high in Bangladesh

, April 25 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for immediate action to curb the ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh, warning that continued spread is likely without stronger surveilla... Read More


Over 40 container ships remain stranded in Gulf amid Iran conflict

, April 25 -- More than 40 container ships are still stranded in the Middle East Gulf as major shipping companies continue to suspend operations due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according t... Read More


Fuel shortage casts shadow over jute farming in Faridpur

, April 25 -- Faridpur, known as Bangladesh' jute capital,is facing a looming setback in jute production as farmers struggle with an acute shortage of diesel during the crucial sowing season. The sho... Read More


Customs officer found dead in Cumilla

Cumilla, April 25 -- A customs official, who went missing while returning to Dhaka after completing training in Chattogram, was found dead on a footpath in Cumilla on Saturday morning, around 12 hours... Read More


Two women die of electrocution in two upazilas of Chandpur

Two women, April 25 -- month pregnant housewife, died in separate electrocution incidents in Hajiganj and Matlab South upazilas of Chandpur on Friday. The deceased were Sumaiya Akter (22), wife of au... Read More


Bangladesh leads landmark bioeconomy resolution at UNESCAP session

Dhaka, April 25 -- Bangladesh has successfully spearheaded the adoption of a pioneering resolution on sustainable bioeconomy at the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission fo... Read More