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10 Khulna Villages Face Flood Threat as Atai River Embankment Weakens
Dhaka: A vulnerable embankment along the Atai River in Dighalia upazila of Khulna district has sparked fears of flooding in 10 villages following days of heavy rainfall and high tidal surges. The affected section located between Mominpur and Hajigram …
India Launches First Locally Built Hydrogen-Powered Train to Promote Cleaner Rail Transport
Dhaka: India on Friday launched its first domestically built hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to promote clean energy across its railway network. The new train, consisting of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and e…
Wildfire Smoke Threatens to Disrupt World Cup Final
Dhaka: Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday…
Work Together to Establish Rule of Law: Dy Speaker Kayser Kamal
Dhaka: Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal on Saturday called on all stakeholders to work together to strengthen the rule of law, emphasizing that the legal community has consistently stood for justice and against injustice. He…
Ex-Police Officer Killed in Hit-and-Run Incident in Bhatara
Dhaka: A retired police officer was killed after being hit by a speeding unidentified vehicle while crossing a road in the capital’s Bhatara on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Sekandar Ali, 72, who lived in Bashundhara Residential Area.
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Bangladesh Charts Course for Sustainable Energy Future with Renewables and Reform
Dhaka: The government of Bangladesh has unveiled a comprehensive plan to fortify its energy sector through enhanced energy audits and a shift towards renewable resources. This initiative aims to curb energy wastage, lessen reliance on imported fuels, …
HSC Candidate Killed in Sirajganj After Confronting Drug User
Dhaka: An HSC examinee died at a private hospital in Dhaka on Friday morning after he was allegedly attacked with sharp weapons following his vocal opposition to drug consumption in Sirajganj’s Raiganj upazila. The deceased, Abdur Rahman, 20, was a st…
Early Summer Heat Wave in Europe May Have Caused More Than 10,000 Extra Deaths
Dhaka: An unusually early and intense heat wave across Europe this year may have caused more than 10,000 additional deaths, according to early data collected from several countries. Researchers say deaths rose sharply in late June, when many parts of …