- WFP reverses decision to cut food aid for Rohingyas in Bangladesh
- Term of five reform commissions extended
- Democracy to mark victorious if fascist forces can’t contest polls: Akhtar
- 200,000 Palestinians perform prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque at Qadr night
- NATO retracts comment on death of 4 US soldiers in Lithuania
- Four state-owned banks to open on Friday
- 144 more Bangladeshi nationals return home from Libya
- Australia opens new ‘Home Affairs Office’ in Dhaka
- Holiday declared in 3-hill districts on April 13 for Chaitra Sangkranti
- Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says 855 killed since Israel resumed strikes
- Hamza departs for England, promises to return in June
- Istanbul divided as Erdogan rival’s arrest sparks anti-govt protests
- Country receives highest ever remittances in 26 days of March
- 12-party alliance submits reform proposal to Consensus Commission
- Tarique Rahman extends Eid greetings to Chief Advisor
- BB re-fixes MFS transaction limit
- Taking oath as mayor depends on party decision: Ishraque
- France opposes 'any form of trade war', FM tells China
- Ishraque Hossain declared mayor of DSCC
- Russian deputy premier meets CA
Sundarbans fire rages for two days, destroys five acres of forest
A fire that erupted two days ago in the Shapla Bil area of the Sundarbans continues to blaze, with authorities struggling to contain its spread. Despite ongoing firefighting efforts, the fire remains far from under control, according to forest officials, reports UNB. On Monday, sporadic flames...
Sundarbans fire under control; probe committee formed
A devastating fire that broke out in the Sundarbans, the worlds largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been brought under control by firefighters after more than 24 hours of efforts. The fire, which caused damage to about four acres of the forest, was contained by Sunday...
London's Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut
Britains Heathrow airport, Europes busiest, was shut down early Friday (March 21) after a major fire at an electrical substation supplying power to the sprawling facility west of London, officials said. Airport authorities said they expect significant disruption over the coming days, with...
Zelenskiy to speak with Trump today, says US should monitor ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would speak to President Donald Trump later today (March 19) and that the United States should monitor any potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia focusing on energy facilities. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed yesterday to stop...
Blue Ghost falls silent on the moon after two-week mission
Firefly Aerospaces Blue Ghost lander is the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission. However, it fell silent over the weekend, wrapping up two weeks of science experiments for NASA. The end came as the sun set at the moon, no longer providing energy for the landers...
James Cameron confirms longer runtime for Avatar 3
James Cameron has confirmed that Avatar: Fire and Ash will have a longer runtime than Avatar: The Way of Water, which was already an epic three hours and 12 minutes. Speaking to Empire magazine, the filmmaker explained that the decision stemmed from having too many compelling ideas packed into the...
Fire in Gabtali Slum brought under control
A devastating fire broke out at the Shahi Masjid Slum in the citys Gabtoli area in the early hours of today (March 6), was brought under control. The fire originated in the slum around 03:08 am and was brought under control at 04:36 am with one hour and 15 minutes intense efforts, Md Anwarul...
5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesias eastern Maluku province early Monday, but authorities confirmed that no tsunami was triggered, and there were no reports of serious damage or casualties, reports Xinhua/ BSS. The tremor hit at 01:42 a.m. local time, with the epicenter...
Firefly’s Blue Ghost successfully lands on moon with NASA science payload
Firefly Aerospaces Blue Ghost Mission 1 has successfully landed on the Moon, carrying a suite of NASA science and technology payloads, marking a significant achievement in space exploration. The lander touched down at 3:34 a.m. EST on Sunday near Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium, a 300-mile-wide...
Fire ravages Shewrapara Kitchen Market in Dhaka, destroying most shops
A devastating fire early Friday morning gutted most of the shops at Shewrapara Kitchen Market in Dhaka, according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), reports UNB. Rakibul Hasan, duty officer at the FSCD headquarters, reported that the fire started at a shop near Shewrapara Metro...
Nearly 10,000 fired as Trump, Musk step up assault on US agencies
The campaign by President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk to radically cut back the US bureaucracy spread on Friday, firing more than 9,500 workers who handled everything from managing federal lands to caring for military veterans. Workers at the departments of Interior, Energy, Veterans...
Six killed in fire at South Korean construction site
A fire at a resort construction site in the South Korean city of Busan killed at least six people on Friday, according to fire officials. Around 100 workers evacuated, while another 14 were rescued by helicopter from the top of the structure, said Hong Moon-shik, chief of the Busan Gijang...
‘Grave of the Fireflies’ composer Michio Mamiya Dies at 95
Grave of the Fireflies is arguably Studio Ghiblis most heartbreaking movie to date, and part of its emotional impact stems from its moving soundtrack. Ghibli fans now mourn the loss of an anime legend, as Michio Mamiya, who composed the score for Grave of the Fireflies among many others, has passed...
Fire at sandal factory in capital under control
A fire broke out at a sandal factory in Shyampur, Dhaka. Seven units of the fire service responded promptly and managed to bring the blaze under control. Anwarul Islam Dolan, Fire Service Media Cell Officer, confirmed the incident, saying, the fire broke out at an old sandal recycling factory in...
2 dead in Chattogram house fire
Two people have died and three others sustained burn injuries in a devastating fire in Bhuluar Dighir Par area of the port city of Chattogram, said Fire Service on Monday morning, reports UNB. The identities of the casualties could not be known yet. Md Mobarak, senior station officer at...
Bangladesh reports 26,659 fire incidents, 140 deaths in 2024
Bangladesh has witnessed 26,659 incidents of fire last year in which 140 people, including two firefighters, were killed and 341 others injured. On an average 73 fire incidents took place per day across the country in 2024. The fire mostly originated from electric short circuit, burning pieces...
FireAid concert with top artists to raise funds for LA wildfire relief
Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the major artists scheduled to perform at FireAid, a benefit concert designed to support wildfire relief efforts in the Los Angeles area. Initially planned for the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, FireAid will now take...
Los Angeles races to contain wildfires as severe winds appear
Firefighters in Los Angeles scrambled on Sunday to contain two relentless wildfires that have burned for six days, seizing a brief lull in hazardous conditions before fierce winds were forecast to reignite the flames, reports Reuters. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the disaster...
Czech restaurant fire kills 6 people
A restaurant fire in a northwestern city in the Czech Republic killed six people and injured eight, rescue services said Sunday. The fire spread extremely fast after a gas heater was probably knocked over, the local fire service posted on X. The fire occurred in a restaurant at a housing...
Wildfires near Los Angeles kill 16 as firefighters race against time
Firefighters were racing against time Saturday to get on top of massive wildfires aroundLos Angelesas winds ramped up, pushing the blazes towards previously untouched neighborhoods. At least 16 people were now confirmed dead from fires that have ripped through the city, leaving communities in...
Biden cancels Italy trip to focus on LA fires response
President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jan 8) canceled his upcoming trip to Italy to focus on the federal response to wildfires raging across Los Angeles, which have razed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacuate, reports AFP. After returning this evening from Los Angeles, where earlier...
Fire at Purana Paltan building under control
A fire that broke out in a law chamber of a multi-storied building in the capitals Purana Paltan area this morning has been brought under control. Six fire engines doused the flames after over one hour of frantic efforts, at 10:30 am, following the fires origin in the law chamber on the second...
Renovation to end in 10-12 days
The renovation of four floors of the fire-ravaged Building No. 7 at the Secretariat will be completed within the next 10 to 12 days, reports UNB. The Housing and Public Works Secretary Md Hamidur Rahman Khan on Sunday confirmed this matter. The secretary made the remarks while talking to...
Fire at food market in northern China kills at least 8 and injures 15
A fire erupted at a food market in northern China on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people and injuries to 15 others, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at the Liguang market in Zhangjiakou city and began around midday. Firefighters managed to bring the...
Fire at Dallas shopping center kills over 500 animals, mostly birds
A fire at a shopping center in Dallas on Friday morning killed over 500 animals, mostly small birds, according to authorities. The 579 animals in the pet shop at Plaza Latina in Northwest Dallas died from smoke inhalation, Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans said in a statement, reports...
Five killed in firework chaos in Germany
CNN reported five people were killed and dozens of emergency workers were injured as a spate of incidents involving fireworks marred New Years Eve celebrations in Germany. Despite calls for a nationwide ban on the private use of fireworks, they continue to be a significant part of New Years...
Evidence sent abroad to confirm cause of Secretariat fire, ensuring no doubt remains
The evidence related to the fire at Building 7 of the Bangladesh Secretariat, caused by an electrical short circuit, has been sent abroad to establish the cause beyond doubt, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Rizwana Hasan said today (Jan 1), reports TBS. The evidence was sent...
Fire erupts after air Canada express flight emergency landing in Nova Scotia
An Air Canada Express flight made an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia on December 28 because of a suspected landing gear issue. In a statement, the airline confirmed that a suspected landing gear issue occurred, but no injuries were reported. The...