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Saving for a feast: 'Meat cooperatives' bring Eid joy to low-income families in Kushtia

Kushtia, March 20 -- income families in Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia buying beef at market prices remains a distant dream. But a grassroots initiative - locally known as ' Meat Cooperatives' is stea... Read More


Air quality in Dhaka 'moderate' as city ranks 10th globally

Dhaka, March 20 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 10th among the world's most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126 at 11:15 am. T... Read More


2 Swechhasebak Dal men suspended after clash over beef price in Sylhet

, March 20 -- Two members of Jatiotabadi Swechhasebak Dal have been expelled from the party following a clash over beef prices in Sylhet. They are Aziz Khan Sajib, joint convener of the Metropolitan ... Read More


Female cop commits suicide at Narail Police Lines

Narail, March 20 -- A female police officer committed suicide at the women's barracks of the Police Lines in Narail on Thursday night. Noor-e Jannatul Sonia, daughter of Md. Dulal Mia of Talutnagar v... Read More


Two killed in separate lightning strikes in Faridpur

Faridpur, March 20 -- A local BNP leader and a farmer were killed in separate lightning strikes while working in fields in Madhukhali on Friday. The deceased were identified as Md. Lutfar Rahman, 47,... Read More


10 ways to save money as oil prices surge

, March 20 -- The International Energy Agency (IEA) has outlined 10 immediate ways households, businesses and governments can save money as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel following what it cal... Read More


Chinese scientists find why pain feels worse at night

, March 20 -- Scientists in China have identified why people with chronic pain often feel more discomfort at night than during the day. The research, led by Zhang Zhi from the University of Science a... Read More


Fuel prices rise in India amid Middle East tensions

, March 20 -- Fuel prices in India increased on Friday, with premium petrol and industrial diesel becoming more expensive due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to oil marketing compa... Read More


Hundreds of martyrs' sacrifice enabled free Eid celebration in Bangladesh: Nahid Islam

, March 20 -- Opposition Chief Whip and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, on Friday extended Eid greetings to the country's people, saying the opportunity to celebrate Eid in ... Read More


Experts urge immediate energy safeguards as oil hovers around $110 per barrel amid West Asia tensions

Dhaka, March 20 -- Top economists and energy analysts are calling on the government to take "emergency preemptive measures" to secure Bangladesh's fuel and gas supply, as the price of crude oil surged... Read More