World
At least 69 people have been confirmed dead after a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck Cebu province in the central Philippines late Tuesday night, trapping residents in collapsed houses, nightclubs, and businesses.The quake, which hit around 10 p.m., had an epicenter about 19 kilometers northeast of B...
National,Politics,Country
UNB, Khagrachhari: Life in Khagrachhari has begun returning to normal since Tuesday night after a four-day disruption, as a road blockade enforced by a group was suspended until October 5.Though long-distance transport services have not fully resumed, a few vehicles left the district on Wednesday mo...
Opinion
Fiona WatsonAs business, government and nonprofit leaders debate the future of climate action ahead of November’s COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil, the global economy remains vulnerable to acute and chronic climate-driven shocks whose impact could be more severe than that of the 20...
National,Country
UNB, Thakurgaon: Police recovered the decomposed body of a 45-year-old woman and her daughter from their house at Madarganj in Sadar upazila of Thakurgaon district on Monday night.The deceased were identified as Samila Rani, wife of Jagadish Chandra Roy and her daughter Shapla Rani, 18 of the villag...
National,Politics,Education & Culture
The authorities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (Sust) have expelled one student and suspended 24 others for several terms for ragging freshers.Fahim Muntasir, a 2nd year student of Economics Department of the university was expelled.The authorities took the decision at its sy...
National
Hindus across the country celebrated Kumari Puja on the Maha Ashtami on Tuesday as part of the five-day Durga Puja.The main attraction of Maha Ashtami is Kumari Puja where a pre-pubescent girl is worshipped as “Mother Goddess”.In the capital city, hundreds of Hindu devotees offered Anjal...
As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens, women say they have been exploited by men — some linked to aid groups — who promised food, medicine, supplies or work in exchange for sexual interactions.The Associated Press interviewed six women who described such incidents, speaking anonymo...
National,Politics
UNB, New York: Chief Adviser Prof Yunus has described the cut in donor funding as a serious challenge, saying that it has already caused school closures and the loss of thousands of jobs for Rohingya teachers."This is a disaster. Education in the camps provided a glimmer of hope for hundreds of...
UNB, New York: Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said they are witnessing a ‘very well-orchestrated move’ by the fallen autocrat, their associates and allied international forces to destabilise the country and foil the upcoming national election, scheduled for ...
UNB,New York: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday and agreed that mobilising fresh resources and ensuring just, safe solutions in Myanmar for all Rohingya remain urgent priorities."As always it was an honour to meet Chief Adviser Prof...
National,World
Sinkholes are sudden holes that open up in the ground when the surface layer drops into empty spaces below. They can be as small as a dip in a garden or so big that they swallow houses, cars, and even whole streets. To understand sinkholes let's find out how sinkholes are formed, why s...
Google-owned YouTube has agreed to a $24.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump. The suit stemmed from YouTube’s decision to suspend Trump’s account following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, which occurred shortly after his loss in the 2020 pre...
AP, Sidoarjo: Indonesia: Emergency crews in Indonesia worked through the night to reach students trapped beneath the ruins of a collapsed school building, delivering oxygen and water to survivors still buried under unstable debris. The collapse left at least one student dead, dozens injured, and aro...
President Donald Trump, with backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has unveiled a 20-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of remaining hostages. The plan, which includes several conditions previously rejected by Hamas, represents what Trump ...
The United Nations (UN) has said it will support an 'independent readiness assessment' for Bangladesh's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, following a formal request from the country’s interim government."I have reaffirmed our full commitment to supporting B...
UNB, New York: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought support from United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, stressing that the next few months will be crucial as the country is heading towards the national election."We need your support for the election," Prof Y...
UNB, Khagrachhari : The indefinite road blockade enforced by Jumma students and local residents entered its fourth day on Tuesday, severely disrupting normal life in the hill district.Although the blockade has been relaxed on the Chattogram-Khagrachhari and Dhaka-Khagrachhari highways, long-dis...
National,Business,INFRASTRUCTURE & DEV,CORPORATE & BRAND
A contract was signed on Sunday at the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) conference room between BBA and IUT–Devcon JV to conduct a feasibility study for refurbishing the deck and associated works to ensure proper use of the Jamuna Bridge’s existing railway lane, prepare detailed designs...
Iran said Monday it executed a man accused of spying for Israel, marking the latest case in what rights groups describe as the country’s largest wave of executions in decades.Authorities identified the man as Bahman Choobiasl, though his case had not been previously reported in Iranian media o...
Business,CORPORATE & BRAND,Health
Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, recently organized a special patient forum to mark World Heart Day 2025, under the theme “Don’t Miss a Beat”. The event focused on raising awareness that every heartbeat matters, highlighting the importance...
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