Category: General
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 …
16 Spillway Gates of Kaptai Dam Opened as Lake Water Level Rises
Dhaka: Authorities on Saturday opened 16 spillway gates of the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Station as the water level of Kaptai Lake approached the danger mark amid continuous rainfall and upstream water flow. The gates were opened by six inches each …
One More Dies from Dengue; Total Fatalities at 33 This Year
Dhaka: One dengue-related death was reported and 242 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Saturday. With the latest fatality, the dengue death toll has risen to 33 in the country this year, accord…
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…
Government to Launch Pilot Probashi Card Programme Next Month
Dhaka: The government will launch a pilot Probashi Card programme within the next month, with an initial rollout of a dual-currency debit card aimed at providing Bangladeshi expatriates with a wide range of financial, travel, and public service benefi…
Jute Industry’s Potential Destroyed by AL Govt’s Neglect: Power & Energy Minister
Dhaka: Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Saturday accused the former Awami League government of destroying Bangladesh’s once promising jute industry after independence, saying the sector had lost much of its potential due to years of n…
Two Killed in Autorickshaw Crash on Sherpur-Nalitabari Road
Dhaka: An autorickshaw driver and his passenger were killed in a road accident in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur early Saturday. The tragic incident took place around 3am in the Sannyasibhita area on the Sherpur-Nalitabari road.
According to United N…
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…