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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

DGHS issues preventive measures against HMPV spread

Shakib Ahmed

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a set of directives to curb the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms.The measures, announced on Sunday and signed by Professor Dr. Md Halimur Rashid, line

Wife sentenced to life, lover to death for husband's murder

Shakib Ahmed

A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced a woman to life imprisonment and her lover to death for the murder of her husband on 2021.The verdict was delivered on Sunday by Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-3 Judge Masud Karim.In addition to the

Litton-Tanzid stand powers Dhaka Capitals to first BPL win

Shakib Ahmed

The Dhaka Capitals finally broke their losing streak in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 with a resounding 149-run victory over Durbar Rajshahi, thanks to a record-breaking partnership by openers Litton Das and Tanzid Tamim.After months of struggling with poor

Consumers surround NESCO office in protest over prepaid meter installations

Labone Yeasmin/Shakib Ahmed

A large group of outraged electricity consumers staged a protest against the installation of prepaid meters, surrounding the Northern Electricity Supply Company (NESCO) office in Rangpur on Sunday.The demonstration, led by the General Electricity Consumer Forum, began with a human

Litton answers Champions Trophy drop with fastest BPL century

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Litton Das delivered a masterclass with the bat in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), after being dropped from Bangladesh's Champions Trophy squad due to his recent poor form.Playing for Dhaka Capitals on Sunday at Sylhet International Cricket

Sarjis urges protection for tea workers, critiques Hasina

Salauddin Suvo/Shakib Ahmed

The chief organiser of National Citizens Committee Sarjis Alam has strongly criticized the former government, claiming that her focus was limited to Dhaka and her ancestral home in Tungipara, disregarding the needs of the rest of the country, including the

Hyacinth blockage leaves 1 lakh people without safe water

Sayeed Khokon/Shakib Ahmed

A major water source for over 100,000 residents has been rendered useless due to the accumulation of water hyacinths in the Subandhi canal at Amatali upazila of Barguna district.What was once a vital channel for transporting goods and passengers has

Sylhet Strikers bounce back with back-to-back wins

Shakib Ahmed

After a tough start to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season, Sylhet Strikers have found their rhythm in front of their home crowd, securing back-to-back victories. On Sunday, they defeated Khulna Tigers by 8 runs, marking their second win in

Husband surrenders after killing wife in Moulvibazar

Salauddin Suvo/Shakib Ahmed

A man allegedly killed his wife by strangling her with a scarf following a heated argument over suspicions of an extramarital affair at Kamalganj upazila in Moulvibazar district in Sunday.The incident took place on Sunday morning in Alepur village of

Illegal fishing nets worth Tk 5 lakh seized in Bhola

Hasan Pintu/Shakib Ahmed

Authorities have seized a significant quantity of illegal nets used for destroying aquatic resources at Lalmohan upazila in Bhola district.The operation, initiated by the Upazila Fisheries Office, took place from Saturday midnight to early Sunday morning in various locations along