Quota protesters’ demands contradict constitution and state principles: Quader
Staff Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that the demands and statements of the quota protesters contradict the constitution and the fundamental principles of state governance. He asserted that the law regarding…
Read More »Fatal bus collision in Bagerhat leaves Indian citizen dead, 12 injured
Bagerhat Correspondent: An Indian citizen was dead and twelve people were injured in a head-on-collision between two buses on Dhaka-Khulna highway at Faltita in Fakirhat upazila of Bagerhat district. The deceased was identified as Sridhar Ganguly,…
Read More »Pension Scheme: University teachers’ leaders meet Obaidul Quader
Industry Desk: Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday sat with a delegation of the public university teachers, aiming to end the stalemate in universities due to their indefinite…
Read More »PM Hasina to brief media tomorrow on China visit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a press conference on Sunday to discuss the outcomes of her recent visit to China. The briefing is scheduled for 4 pm at her official residence, Ganabhaban, as per a…
Read More »Bangladesh booth at Malaysia International Machinery Fair receives positive feedback
Industry Desk: For the first time, Bangladesh are participating in the Malaysia International Machinery Fair. The 35th edition of the fair is being held at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian…
Read More »Air quality in Dhaka continues to be ‘moderate’
Industry Desk: Dhaka has ranked 20th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 73 at 9:05 am on Saturday. Dhaka’s air this morning was classified as ‘moderate’…
Read More »Environment Minister urges UN to empower vulnerable countries in combating climate crisis
Industry Desk: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury called upon the United Nations to be more responsive to the needs of the developing countries, especially the most vulnerable ones in addressing those challenges.…
Read More »Padma river swelling causes flooding in low-lying areas of Faridpur district
Faridpur Correspondent: The low-lying areas of nine unions of four upazilas in Faridpur have been inundated due to the swelling of the Padma River, causing woes to local people. The water level of the Padma River…
Read More »Rescuers in Nepal hunt for two buses carrying over 50 passengers swept into river
International Desk: Searchers scoured a mountain river and surrounding areas Saturday for two buses carrying more than 50 people that were swept away by a landslide a day earlier. Police said they had not found any…
Read More »Asia’s wealthiest man hosts year’s most lavish wedding for his son
International Desk: The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, married his longtime girlfriend early Saturday in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the…
Read More »BMD forecasts increased rainfall nationwide
Industry Desk: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rains across the country including in Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind…
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