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BNP announces 7-day programme marking Ziaur Rahman's 45th death anniversary
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (390+ words) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday announced a seven-day programme from May 25 to June 1 marking the 45th death anniversary of the party's founder and former president Ziaur Rahman. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programme at a…...
Gunmen kill 10 in Mexico's Puebla state, authorities say
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (139+ words) Mexican authorities on Sunday said at least 10 people had been killed in an attack by gunmen in the town of Tehuitzingo in the east-central state of Puebla. The victims were six men, three women and a child, and all were…...
Battling ecological decline: Govt launches afforestation, climate resilience projects in CHT
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (636+ words) The lush green hills of the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT), known for their dense forests, flowing streams and rich biodiversity, are increasingly facing the harsh realities of climate change and environmental degradation. Deforestation, drying water sources, soil erosion and deadly…...
Fire destroys 47 shops, dwelling houses in Bandarban
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (156+ words) A fire destroyed around 47 shops and dwelling houses at Baghmara Bazar under Jamchari union in Sadar upazila of Bandarban early Sunday. The fire broke out at a shop around 4: 00am and soon engulfed adjoining ones as well as dwelling houses, said…...
Fire breaks out on Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (255+ words) A massive fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach of a Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh "this morning, though all passengers were safely rescued and no injuries were reported. The blaze started around 5: 15am in the B-1 coach…...
Smart Lab expands IT and cloud services into Nepal market
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (230+ words) Bangladesh-based technology company Smart Lab has officially launched its IT and cloud solutions services in the Nepalese market. As part of this expansion, Smart Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) with one of Nepal's leading marketing and communications service…...
Minister pledges transparency, accountability in telecom sector
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (245+ words) Carry out your work in a way that keeps us on our toes," the minister said while addressing a roundtable discussion titled Future of the Telecom Sector: What the New Government Thinks," organised by the Telecom and Technology Reporters Network…...
Bovine nightstays proliferate in guise of farms in Sunamganj
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (459+ words) With Eid-ul-Azha approaching, cattle smuggling syndicates have intensified their operations along the Dowarabazar border, allegedly using registered and unregistered dairy farms as temporary transit camps for smuggled Indian cattle. Locals said smuggling syndicates have become increasingly active around the border-adjacent…...
Rumors of govt printing money are mere fables: Finance Adviser
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (357+ words) Prime Minister's Finance and Planning Adviser, Professor" Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, on Saturday dismissed widespread rumors that the government is printing money, labeling such claims as "mere fables" with no basis in reality. "The propaganda regarding the government printing money…...
Man City seeks to end FA Cup final losing streak against troubled Chelsea
2+ day, 10+ min ago (188+ words) Manchester City F. C. will face Chelsea F. C. in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with City aiming to win the trophy again after losing the last two finals. City were beaten by Crystal Palace F. C. and Manchester United F. C. in the…...