- Protesters extend 'Dark Indonesia' rally against Prabowo's policies
- Abu Sayeed dispels fear from hearts of Bengalese with life: Mahmudur Rahman
- Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
- Bangladesh also walks out during Israeli speech at Global Ministerial Conference
- Early wicket loss against India an accident: Razzak
- Attempts being made to hijack revolution to come to power: Amir Khasru
- Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
- BNP’s goal is to establish government of the people: Mintoo
- Hamas hands over 6 hostages to Red Cross
- England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy
- EC suspends six employees over NID fraud
- CEC wants to hold elections like the Eid festival
- None can survive by means of corruption: Shafiqur Rahman
- AP sues three Trump administration officials
- Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana
- 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
Stampede at India’s ‘Maha Kumbh’ festival leaves several dead, dozens injured
A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, claimed more than seven lives and injured around 10 others on Wednesday as millions gathered for a holy dip on the festivals most auspicious day, reports Reuters. Drone footage captured enormous pre-dawn crowds at the confluence of the...
CNG drivers’ protests cause traffic jam at Mohakhali
CNG drivers demonstration brought traffic to a standstill in the capitals Mohakhali area on Monday afternoon, causing immense suffering to city commuters. The drivers staged the protests on Mohakhali-Banani road to press home their various demands at 12:30 pm, halting vehicular movement on the...
US opens investigation into Tesla's 'Smart Summon' driverless technology
U.S. safety regulators have started investigating a Tesla feature that lets drivers summon their parked cars without being inside, after several accidents were reported linked to the technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tesla cars using the Actual Smart Summon mode...
ACC files 3 cases against ex-PSC driver, family
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed three cases against former Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) driver Syed Abed Ali Jiban, his wife, and their son on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth over Tk5 crore and unusual transactions amounting to Tk45 crore. ACC Assistant Director...
Alarming micro-plastic levels in Dhaka’s Rivers
A recent study has revealed the disturbing extent of micro-plastic pollution in Dhakas rivers and water bodies, with levels far surpassing those found in many rivers across the globe. Conducted by researchers and published in the journal Elsevier, the study sheds light on the rising threat of...
Teen actor Hudson Meek, known for Baby Driver, dies after falling from moving vehicle
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor best known for his role in Baby Driver, tragically passed away last week after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, as reported by CNN affiliate WVTM. CNN on Thursday (Washington local time) reported that on December 19, Meek suffered blunt...
France train driver’s suicide causes massive rail delays
Some 3,000 train passengers have been affected by delays in services between Paris and southeastern France that started Tuesday and spilled over into Wednesday, AFP reported. Around 10 high-speed (TGV) trains were delayed by up to five hours Tuesday after the suicide on Christmas Eve, an...
Strict action to be taken against encroachers of rivers and forest lands: Environment Advisor
Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change and Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan said strict action will be taken against those who encroach on rivers and forest lands. The government is working to keep the environment free from pollution. Development activities are being...
Plastic pollution killing country’s rivers
Rivers in Bangladesh are facing environmental collapse as plastic pollution reaches alarming levels. The Buriganga, Turag, Balu, Shitalakshya, Karnaphuli, and Surma rivers, once vital water sources, are now among the countrys most polluted, overwhelmed by a continuous influx of plastic and...