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Swechchhasebak Dal leader shot dead, another injured in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- A Swechchhasebak Dal leader was shot dead and another man was injured after miscreants opened fire on them near Bashundhara City in the capital on Wednesday night. The deceased was i... Read More


Labor alliance unveils 15-point manifesto ahead of 2026 national elections

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- The 'National Workers' Rights Advocacy Alliance' on Wednesday formally presented a 15-point "Worker Manifesto" to political parties, urging them to prioritize labor rights and social ... Read More


Dozens of AL leaders, activists quit in Gopalganj

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- At least 50 leaders and activists of the Awami League from various levels in Muksudpur upazila of Gopalganj have resigned from the party. The resignations were announced on Tuesday e... Read More


Hanoi proposes halting passenger trains through railway cafe street

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- The Hanoi People's Committee has proposed suspending passenger train services on the section of railway running through the so-called "railway cafe street", a popular tourist spot whe... Read More


Violence erupts during anti-encroachment drive in central Delhi, five cops hurt

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Five police personnel sustained minor injuries after locals resorted to stone-pelting during an anti-encroachment drive near Delhi's Ramlila Maidan in the early hours of Wednesday... Read More


Delhi AQI improves marginally, remains in 'Poor' ; airlines issue Advisory

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Delhi saw a slight improvement in the air quality index (AQI) on Wednesday morning, with the city recording a drop to 299, though the air quality remained in the 'poor' category. ... Read More


Hanoi aims for modern healthcare system

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Hanoi's health sector recorded significant progress in protecting and improving public health in 2025, ranging from better basic health indicators to a comprehensive push in digital t... Read More


Rescued tigress from Sundarbans still in trauma, physically frail

Bagerhat, Jan. 7 -- A critically injured tigress rescued from a poacher's trap in the Sundarbans remains traumatised and physically very weak, veterinarians said on Tuesday. Professor Dr Mohammad Abu... Read More


Severe cold wave paralyses Chuadanga

Chuadanga, Jan. 7 -- The sudden surge of intense cold in the southwestern border district of Chuadanga has disrupted normal life, with heavy fog and freezing temperatures emptying streets early in the... Read More


Construction of Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School to begin soon at Rait

Shahpur (Kangra), Jan. 7 -- Construction of the proposed Shri Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School building at Rait in the Shahpur Assembly constituency will commence soon at an estimated cost of Rs 5 cro... Read More