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Comparing BIMSTEC with SAARC misleading: BIMSTEC secy gen

Dhaka, July 21 -- The comparison between BIMSTEC and SAARC is misleading and misplaced and hurts the interests of BIMSTEC, said BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey on Tuesday. BIMSTEC Secreta... Read More


Bangladesh moves to build 'Strategic Energy Reserves', supporting facilities amid global uncertainty

, July 21 -- In a major step towards bolstering energy security, the government has launched initiatives to build Strategic Energy Reserves and supporting storage facilities to help safeguard fuel sup... Read More


Scientists discover previously unknown bacteria in elusive pygmy sperm whales

, July 21 -- Scientists have discovered three previously unknown types of Helicobacter bacteria in pygmy sperm whales, offering new clues about the health of one of the ocean's most mysterious marine ... Read More


Broken tube wells leave Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital facing drinking water crisis

Thakurgaon, July 21 -- Patients and their attendants at Thakurgaon 250-bed Modern Sadar Hospital are facing severe hardship due to an acute shortage of safe drinking water caused by malfunctioning tub... Read More


10 killed, over 18 feared trapped after landslide and gas leak in Sikkim tunnel

, July 21 -- At least 10 workers were killed and more than 18 others are feared trapped after a landslide inside a tunnel under construction triggered a suspected methane gas leak in India's northeast... Read More


Farmers' march to Delhi halted at Haryana border over proposed India-US trade deal

Dhaka, July 21 -- Hundreds of farmers from Punjab heading towards New Delhi to join a Kisan Mahapanchayat against the proposed India-US trade agreement were stopped by Haryana Police at the Shambhu bo... Read More


Bus helper arrested over attempted rape aboard bus in Ashulia

Savar, July 21 -- Police have arrested the helper of a bus over the attempted rape of a female garment worker on a moving bus in Ashulia, a week after the incident. The accused, Kawshar Hossain Sanzi... Read More


DMT Safeway Hospital in Sylhet sealed off for 'lacking license'

Sylhet, July 21 -- A mobile court of the district administration sealed off DMT Safeway Hospital in Sylhet city on Monday, for operating without a valid licence and other required documents. The hosp... Read More


Industry leaders call for AI, tech adoption in RMG sector

Dhaka, July 21 -- Industry entrepreneurs, policymakers, and experts on Monday emphasized the urgent need for adopting artificial intelligence (AI), automation, Industry 4.0 technologies, and shifting ... Read More


Schoolgirl found dead in Satkhira; mob beats suspected woman to death

Satkhira, July 21 -- A schoolgirl was found dead in Satkhira's Kaliganj upazila on Monday, while a woman suspected of involvement in the killing was beaten to death by an angry mob. The victim, Farza... Read More