Desk Report, Repair work begins on broken embankment in Feni The Water Development Board (PAUBO) has started work to repair the broken part of the embankment of the Muhuri River in Feni. The repair work has started on the 20-meter broken part in Banikpara village area of Sadar Union of Fulgazi Upazila since Friday afternoon. Repair work begins on broken embankment in Feni PAUBO-Feni Sub-Divisional Engineer Md. Abul Kashem said that due to the cessation of heavy rains and the decrease in the water level in the river, geo bags…
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Woman with cancer dies after testing positive for COVID-19 in Chittagong
Desk Report, Woman with cancer dies after testing positive for COVID-19 in Chittagong Another person infected with coronavirus has died in Chittagong. The patient named Fazilatunnesa (71) was already suffering from lung cancer. This information was given in the 24-hour report sent by the Civil Surgeon’s Office on Saturday afternoon. Chittagong Civil Surgeon Jahangir Alam said that the latest woman to die is a resident of Baklia. After testing positive for Covid-19, she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Chittagong General Hospital last Tuesday. Woman with cancer…
Read MoreChhatra Dal leader dies after being shot six days after clash between two BNP factions in Narsingdi
Desk Report, Chhatra Dal leader dies after being shot six days after clash between two BNP factions in Narsingdi Ismail Hossain (26), who was shot during a clash between two BNP factions in Palash, Narsingdi, has died after being under treatment for six days. He died at the capital’s Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 2 pm today, Saturday. Ismail’s father Abdur Rahim Bhuiyan confirmed the death. Chhatra Dal leader dies after being shot six days after clash between two BNP factions in Narsingdi The deceased Ismail Hossain is the son…
Read MoreWhy are mango prices falling? What are traders saying?
Desk Report, Why are mango prices falling? What are traders saying? This time, there has been a good mango harvest. But farmers and traders are being hit by the price. They are disappointed that they are not getting a good price for mangoes in the market during the peak season. Traders have mentioned several reasons behind the fall in mango prices. Why are mango prices falling? What are traders saying? Due to the excessive heat, various varieties of mangoes have ripened early. Transactions were halted as banks were closed for…
Read MoreTarique Rahman doesn’t answer many people’s telephone calls
Desk Report, Tarique Rahman doesn’t answer many people’s telephone calls BNP Chairperson’s Advisor Abdus Salam said, “Many of the central leaders know that Tarique Rahman’s telephone has been switched off for many. Tarique Rahman does not answer many telephones. Whose telephone he does not answer, understand.” Tarique Rahman doesn’t answer many people’s telephone calls He said this as the chief guest at the review meeting of the Rajshahi division district and metropolitan BNP and its affiliate organizations at the Badalgachhi Upazila Parishad auditorium in Naogaon on Thursday afternoon. He also…
Read MoreExpelled leader of Naogaon Gana Odhikar Parishad announces joining NCP
Desk Report, Expelled leader of Naogaon Gana Odhikar Parishad announces joining NCP After being expelled Expelled leader from the post of convener of the district committee of the Gana Odhikar Parishad in Naogaon, Golam Rabbani has announced his joining the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP). He made this announcement at a press conference at a restaurant auditorium in Naogaon city on Friday morning. Expelled leader of Naogaon Gana Odhikar Parishad announces joining NCP In a written statement at the press conference, Golam Rabbani said that he has been associated with the…
Read MoreJamaat in favor of expanded Electoral College voting in presidential elections
Desk Report, Jamaat in favor of expanded Electoral College voting in presidential elections Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Naib-e-Amir Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher talking to reporters. Photo: Dipu Malakar Jamaat in favor at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital today, Thursday Jamaat in favor of expanded Electoral College voting in presidential elections
Read MoreIslamic parties will have a ballot box in the next election: Jamaat Secretary
Desk Report, Islamic parties will have a ballot box in the next election: Jamaat Secretary Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar said that patriotic forces must win in the next election to protect independence and democracy. The
Read MoreWorld Bank approves $500 million budget support for Bangladesh
Desk Report, World Bank approves $500 million budget support for Bangladesh The World Bank has approved a budget support of $500 million to Bangladesh. At current market rates, this amount is slightly more than 6,000 crore taka. World Bank approves $500 million budget support for Bangladesh The loan was approved at a board meeting held at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, USA, on Saturday. The money will be spent on increasing transparency, accountability and stability in the financial sector. This was stated in a press release sent by the…
Read MoreHeated Security Council meeting: Iran-Russia weigh in on Israel and the US
Desk Report, Heated Security Council meeting: Iran-Russia weigh in on Israel and the US The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, speaks during a video message to the UN Security Council on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. June 20, 2025, at the UN headquarters in New York. Photo: Reuters Heated Security Council meeting: Iran-Russia weigh in on Israel and the US The UN Security Council meeting on Friday turned into a heated debate. Iran and Israel, along with their allies, blamed each other for…
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