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Former Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain passes away

Former Communications Minister, ex-lawmaker and valiant Freedom Fighter Syed Abul Hossain died of cardiac arrest at a city hospital early today at the age of 72.

15 lakh people to be evacuated ahead of "Hamoon"

The disaster management and relief ministry has taken all out initiative to face the catastrophe of the severe cyclonic storm "Hamoon" as the government has taken preparations to evacuate some 15 lakh

Govt allows three US physicians to come to Dhaka to treat Khaleda

The government has given permission to three United States based physician to come to Bangladesh for treating former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Danger signal 7 for Payra, Ctg due to severe cyclone

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has asked Maritime ports of Payra and Chattogram to hoist danger signal no seven and six for Cox's Bazar and five for Mongla as severe cyclonic storm Hamoon may cross Barishal-Chattogram Coast near Bhola by tomorrow morning to noon as a cyclonic storm.

PM leaves for Brussels to attend Global Gateway Forum

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left here for Belgium today to attend the "Global Gateway Forum" to be held in its capital Brussels on October 25-26 at the invitation of the European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen

RU BCL committee formed with controversial men, allege agitated leaders

After almost 7 years, the primary committee of Rajshahi University unit Chhatra League was announced on Saturday night, drawing almost immediate criticism from different quarters for the inclusion of some controversial names.

PM leaves for Belgium tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave here for Belgium tomorrow to attend the "Global Gateway Forum" to be held in its capital Brussels on October 25-26 at the invitation of the European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen.

PM seeks Swiss investment in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the Swiss entrepreneurs to come up with investment at special economic zones (SEZs) in Bangladesh, saying her government wants to develop a broad-based partnership. "We will provide lands (in SEZs). They (Swiss entrepreneurs) can make a mini Switzerland in

Signal 3 for maritime ports

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to be hoisted signal number three as the depression over West central Bay and adjoining area intensified into deep depression.

New location of EMK centre inaugurated in Gulshan

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today inaugurated the new location of the Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) Center in city's Gulshan area.

AL will always remain beside Hindu community: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reassured the Hindu community of the country that Bangladesh Awami League (AL) will always remain beside them as in the past. "We, Awami League was always beside you (Hindu community), and will remain beside you . . ," she said while addressing the Hindu devotees

Six dead in Russian strike on Ukrainian mail depot

Russian missile strikes killed at least six people and wounded 14 others Saturday, when they hit a mail depot in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, local officials said.

Israel says killed 'terror operatives' in Jenin mosque air strike

Israel said Sunday it had killed "terror operatives" from Hamas and Islamic Jihad in an air strike on a mosque in the West Bank's Jenin.

Textile Talent Hunt 8.0 National Conference held in Dhaka

Textile Today Innovation Hub organized “TTH 8.0 National Conference- the Competition Day” to select 101 potential innovation masterminds.

20 dengue patients die, 1,889 hospitalised in 24 hrs

A total of 20 patients died and 1,889 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till 8am Saturday. On September 20, Bangladesh witnessed 21 dengue deaths, the highest in a single day this year, and the nation also saw the same highest figure on September 2.

BNP-Jamaat won't be spared if involved in terrorism: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated a note of warning that tougher actions will be taken against BNP-Jamaat clique if they are engage in further arson terrorism or destructive activities in the name of movement.

Illegal sand mining killing Someshwari

Several years ago, the Someshwari river would draw locals in large numbers in Netrakona's Durgapur upazila. They would wade in water with fishing nets, bathe or stand on the banks with fishing lines.

US, EU show united front on Israel, Ukraine

President Joe Biden and European Union leaders delivered a message of unity Friday on the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine wars, despite worries that political paralysis in Washington could hamper US aid for its allies.

US embassy in Dhaka flies flag at half-staff - dainik shiksha

Israel-Hamas conflict US embassy in Dhaka flies flag at half-staff

The move comes as US "mourns every innocent life lost" in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict US Embassy in Bangladesh today hoisted its flag at half-mast to "mourn every innocent life lost" in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.