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Only 3,252 out of 21 lakh buildings in Dhaka, Gazipur assessed for earthquake safety: RAJUK

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Rajdhani Unnayn Kartipakkha (RAJUK) has assessed the earthquake resilience and risk of only 3,252 structures among 21 lakh buildings in Dhaka and Gazipur so far. RAJUK Executive Eng... Read More


DU Prof Hafizur Rahman gets bail, no bar to release

, Nov. 24 -- The High Court on Monday granted ad-interim bail for six months to Dhaka University Professor Hafizur Rahman Karzon in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The HC bench of Justice ... Read More


2 siblings to die for killing in Jashore

, Nov. 24 -- A Jashore court on Monday convicted two people and sentenced them to death for killing their own cousin over a land dispute in 2023. Judge Jewel Odhikari of Jashore Additional District a... Read More


Man beaten to death in N'ganj

, Nov. 24 -- A man was beaten to death reportedly by some rivals at Sonachara in Bandar area of Narayanganj district early Monday. The deceased was identified as Pervez, a mason by profession and son... Read More


Govt may revise election budget as referendum adds extra costs: Finance Adviser

, Nov. 24 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government may need to revise the election budget as holding the national election and the referendum on the same day will inevitabl... Read More


Commonwealth chief renews support for Bangladesh's aspirations for "inclusive, just, prosperous future"

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- General Shirley Botchwey on Monday reaffirmed support for the Bangladeshi people's aspirations for an "inclusive, just and prosperous" future for all Botchwey met Chief Adviser Prof... Read More


Astronomers detect possible ancient cluster beyond Neptune

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Astronomers may have detected signs of an ancient, untouched cluster of icy objects far beyond Neptune, offering new clues about how the early solar system formed, according to a rep... Read More


Real Madrid apologises for showing wrong player in tribute to Jota and Silva

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Real Madrid issued a formal apology after mistakenly featuring a photo of the wrong footballer in a video tribute to the late Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva. The video, whi... Read More


Bangladesh needs stronger partnerships to adapt to rising climate risks: WB report

, Nov. 24 -- Bangladesh can accelerate the adoption of climate-smart solutions that not only reduce vulnerability but also drive sustainable development by strengthening institutions and partnerships ... Read More


BAIRA stages fresh protests, renews 10-point demand

, Nov. 24 -- Members of the Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (BAIRA) on Monday formed a human chain in front of the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET), reite... Read More