- Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers
- Disney’s 'Snow White' live-action remake drops motion poster
- Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
- Creatinine levels: the silent indicator of kidney health
- No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
- Robbery and molestation in bus: 3 arrested in Tangail
- Fakhrul urges democratic forces to build livable Bangladesh
- 'History will not forgive' failure to seal pandemic deal: WHO
- 85 Bangladeshis among 598 immigrants detained in Myanmar
- Hamas to free 6 Israeli hostages as Israel releases 600 Palestinians
- Apple disables encryption feature for UK users
- New political party: Who are in discussion for top six positions
- "We seek unity to build just - humane society"
- Flights to soar from Bogura after 15 years
- Projects launched with the intent of stealing
- Crypto exchange Bybit loses $1.5 billion in record hack
- UAE’s 1st female astronaut aims to inspire future generations, plant flag on moon
- Jaker confident top order will deliver in Pakistan
- Iran warns of ‘precision’ strike on Tel Aviv
- US threatens to cut off Starlink access for Ukraine over mineral deal
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...
Report on billions of taka corruption burned to ashes
The most fatal fire incident in the history of Bangladesh Secretariat has burned the original report on thousands of crore taka corruption in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in the country. The report was conducted on 21 projects worth 25,000 crore. Besides, several...
BNP stands by firefighter Nayan’s family
A delegation of Amra BNP Paribar on Saturday met family members of firefighter Sohanur Zaman Nayan, reports BSS. Nayan died after being struck by a truck while working to douse a fire at the Secretariat in the capital early Thursday. At the directive of BNP acting Chairman and chief patron of...
Secretariat fire sabotage or accident still not known: Fire service DG
Muhammad Jahed Kamal, Director General (DG) of the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), said on Friday that the cause of the devastating fire at Building No. 7 of the Bangladesh Secretariat still remains unknown, reports UNB. He said, We are not in a position to comment on whether the...
Secretariat fire: Committee inspects site, pledges proper investigation
The eight-member committee formed by the government, in response to the fire that gutted several floors of building 7 at the Bangladesh Secretariat, visited the location and officially started its investigation today (Dec 27). We have inspected building 7. We have started our investigation, the...
Initial report of probe body to be submitted within 3 days: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Thursday said the high-profile probe committee formed by the government to investigate the Secretariat fire incident would submit its primary report within the next three days, reports UNB. We want a thorough and extensive investigation. The government...
Agents of Hasina burned files of various misdeeds: Sarjis
Sarjis Alam, General Secretary of the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation and a key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, accused, Agents of Hasina, lurking in the Secretariat, have burned files of various misdeeds. He made this remark in a post on his verified Facebook account...
Fire at Secretariat building fully doused after 10 hours
A fire that broke out at Building 7 of the Bangladesh Secretariat in the capitals Segunbagicha area early Thursday has been completely doused after 10 hours. The fire was fully extinguished at 11:45 am, said Directorate of Fire Services and Civil Defence official Talha Bib Jasim. Earlier in...
Those involved in plot to foil efforts against graft won’t be spared: Asif
The people involved in the conspiracy to sabotage the efforts of the Interim Government will not be spared under any circumstances, said LGRD and Cooperatives Adviser Asif Mahmud today (Dec 26), after a massive fire gutted offices of multiple ministries at the Bangladesh Secretariat, reports TBS....
Fire disrupts activities at Bangladesh Secretariat
Government officials and staff faced severe challenges in entering the Bangladesh Secretariat on Thursday morning after a devastating fire engulfed building No 7, disrupting regular operations. The administrative hub, which typically operates with four entry gates, had only Gate 5 open for...
Secretariat fire: Firefighter dies after being hit by covered van
A firefighter died after being hit by a speedily covered van while working to douse a fire at the Bangladesh Secretariat early Thursday. The deceased is Sohanur Zaman Nayon, a firefighter from the special branch of Tejgaon Fire Station. Earlier in the morning, at a press conference, Director...