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World facing rising tide of acute hunger: WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday warned that six of its most critical humanitarian operations are facing severe pipeline breaks by year end, putting more lives at risk, as global humanitarian funding dries up.Without additional resources, millions of vulnerable people could...

National,Politics

Disruption in democracy could bring a ‘dark horse’: Warns Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday warned that any disruption in the democratic process could lead to the ‘entry of a dark horse’, creating more uncertainty in the country’s political situation.Talking to reporters at the party’s Nayapaltan cent...

National,Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND

Dhaka stocks tumble as DSEX plunges 80 points

The stock market took a major hit on Wednesday as the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its losing streak, with its key index DSEX slumping by 80 points amid a broad-based sell-off.At the end of the day’s trading, the DSEX stood at 5,116 points — down from 5,197 points on Tuesday. The ...

National,Politics

Fund mobilisation for Rohingyas turns difficult: Shafiqul

Highlighting the importance of channeling new funds, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the required fund mobilisation for the Rohingyas living in Bangladesh has become difficult as many countries are not willing to fund like before.“Recently, we have seen that fund m...

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Mirpur fire still not doused, residents asked to stay away

The fire that erupted at the chemical godown known as Haji Alam’s warehouse in Shialbari area of Mirpur’s Rupnagar Residential Zone has not been doused yet.Firefighters are still uncertain about how long it will take to fully extinguish the blaze, said Assistant Director of Fire Service ...

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Australian Minister offers further assistance for Bangladesh election

Australian Minister for International Development and Multicultural Affairs Dr Anne Aly on Wednesday pledged her country’s continued support to the Election Commission (EC) ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election.An Australian delegation, led by Dr Anne Aly, made the proposal a...

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Suspicion might be behind Kalabagan murder: Police

Husband’s suspicion over his wife’s alleged extramarital affair might be the reason behind the killing of the woman at Kalabgan in the capital, said police.Masud Alam, deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (Ramna Division) said this at a press briefing at DMP media centre afte...

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All political parties to sign July Charter, hopes Asif Nazrul

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Wednesday said that all political parties participated sincerely in the discussions on the July Charter and are expected to sign the document in the same spirit.“'I think all political parties have participated in this discussion with dedication. I do not know...

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Door of chemical godown broken open at Shialbari fire site

Fire Service officials on Wednesday broke open the door of a chemical godown, locally known as Hazi Alam’s Chemical Godown, at Shialbari in Rupnagar Residential Area of capital’s Mirpur.The door was broke open day after a devastating fire triggered by a powerful explosion swept through t...

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Silver Investment Profit Potentials in Bangladesh in 2025: Opportunity or Risk?

Silver has reached a record-high price in Bangladesh this month, marking one of the strongest rallies the market has seen in 2025. This surge has turned silver investment into a serious conversation among general buyers, traders and long-term wealth planners. Let’s look at how the silver price...

National,Healthcare,Country, Districts

Gangachara bans cattle slaughter without clearance to curb anthrax

The Gangachara upazila administration has banned the slaughter of cattle without official clearance to prevent the spread of anthrax.Mahmud Hasan Mridha, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), said the outbreak of anthrax have been reported across Rangpur district.“As anthrax can transmit from animals...

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NBR launches major customs and VAT overhaul to boost revenue collection

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has undertaken a major administrative reform and expansion of its Customs and VAT wings in a bid to widen the tax net and strengthen revenue collection.According to an official order issued on Tuesday by the Internal Resources Division (IRD), a total of 12 new com...

National,City

Mirpur fire: 16 bodies to be released from DMCH after identification

The bodies of 16 people who died in a devastating fire at a chemical warehouse and garment factory in Mirpur, Dhaka on Tuesday will be handed over to their families soon after proper identification, officials said on Wednesday.Brig Gen Md Asaduzzaman, director of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH...

National,City,Art& Culture

MPO teachers, staff block Shahbagh

Teachers and staff of MPO-listed non-government educational institutions blocked Shahbagh intersection on Tuesday afternoon after breaking through a police barricade to press home their several demands.The protesters marched from the Central Shaheed Minar towards Shahbagh where police had set up bar...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance

BB buys $2.12b to keep foreign exchange market stable

Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday bought US$38 million from 6 banks, as continuing afford to stable strengthen foreign exchange.After the latest purchase, a total of $2.12 billion dollars was brought from different banks so far in the current fiscal year FY2025-26.Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and ...

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Nationwide Lalon Festival, fair to mark 135th death anniv of Lalon

For the first time, a nationwide celebration will be held on the occasion of the 135th death anniversary of the legendary mystic poet and philosopher Lalon Shah, featuring Lalon festivals and fairs across the country.The three-day event in Kushtia, organized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and m...

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Five Shariah banks owe Tk 37,332 cr to banks, FIs

Five Shariah banks undergoing a merger are facing a massive collective liability of approximately Tk 37,332 crore in fixed deposits owed to various banks and financial institutions, according to a report of the Bangladesh Bank released on Tuesday.The report studied the state of the five banks.Of the...

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DSE, CSE end lower despite early gains

Bangladesh’s stock markets ended lower on Tuesday despite a positive start, as most companies saw a decline in share prices by the end of the trading session.At the end of the day’s trading, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), DSEX, lost 30 points.Among other indices, the Sh...

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Five-Day furniture fair kicks off in city

The five-day-long 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 begins on Tuesday in the capital at the Rajdarshan Hall of International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Kuril, DhakaThe five-day event is being held across Gul Naksha (Hall—1), Pushpa guccha (Hall—2), and Rajdarshan (Hall—3...

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ACC Chief urges political parties not to nominate corrupt individuals in elections

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen onbm Tuesday urged all political parties not to nominate corrupt individuals in the upcoming elections.He made the call while addressing the opening ceremony of a day-long workshop organized for members of Reporters Against Corruptio...