Dhaka: Bangladesh Armed Forces and the US Army will officially kick off the annual ‘Tiger Lightning’ exercise on Sunday. This bilateral exercise unites over 160 service members from both countries, enhancing collaboration and ability to operate in rea…
Dhaka: The Padma River has submerged the approach road to the Paturia launch terminal in Manikganj, causing severe inconvenience to passengers travelling to and from the country’s southwestern region. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (B…
Dhaka: The Trump administration has announced the withdrawal of a long-standing rule that automatically provided protections for plants and animals listed as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act. Critics argue this decision could hinder effo…
Dhaka: Police have arrested Tanim Reza alias Bappi, an alleged extortionist, and four of his associates along with firearms in the capital’s Motijheel area. Four other arrestees are Md Jewel, 48, Shakil, 27, Md Manik Kazi, 50, and Rakibul Islam Bhuiya…
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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Dhaka: Police recovered the throat-slit body of a local Awami League leader from a garden in Ratanpur Uttarpara area of Bhulbaria Union in Pabna on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Abdus Shukur, 40, son of the late Rokon Pramanik of Ratanpur v…
Dhaka: Bangladesh is formulating a human-centric, integrated and inclusive national AI policy, said Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam on Saturday. He made this announcement while representing Bangladesh a…
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 …