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HEADLINE

● 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

MBSTU hosts '3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences'

Israt Jahan Asha/Shakib Ahmed

The Faculty of Life Sciences at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) inaugurated the third edition of the International Conference on the Advancement of Life Sciences on Saturday.The two-day event, held in the university's academic building, brought together scholars

Speedboats collide mid-river: Death toll rises to 3

Shakib Ahmed

The death toll from the head-on collision between two speedboats in the Meghna River at Gazaria upazila in Munshiganj, has risen to three.Initial reports suggested a collision between a speedboat and a bulkhead, but it has since been confirmed that

Border tensions rise as BGB halts BSF's fence construction in Lalmonirhat

Mahfuz Sazu/Shakib Ahmed

Tensions flared near the border area of Lalmonirhat's Patgram upazila, as the Indian Border Security Force's (BSF) attempt to construct a barbed wire fence along the zero line was thwarted by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday.The incident occurred along

Munshiganj 'BNP men snatch accused from police custody'

Lincon Ahmed/Shakib Ahmed

Hundred of local BNP activists allegedly stormed a police station at Srinagar upazila in Munshiganj and snatched a detainee from police custody on Friday night. The incident occurred around 10:15 PM and involved a detainee, Md. Tarikul Islam, a member

Sugarcane cultivation declines as modern agriculture expands in Moulvibazar

Salauddin Suvo/Shakib Ahmed

The once-thriving tradition of sugarcane farming in Moulvibazar's Kamalganj upazila, is fading as modern agricultural practices take precedence.A staple of rural life for decades, sugarcane cultivation has steadily declined over the past 10�15 years, taking with it the nostalgic scenes

BGB and BSF hold flag meeting over border fencing issue in Naogaon

Shakib Ahmed

A flag meeting was held between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF) to address tensions over the construction of a barbed wire fence near Bastabar border in Naogaon's Dhamoirhat upazila. The meeting, which took place at

AL leader assaulted in Rajshahi

Shakib Ahmed

A local Awami League (AL) leader was attacked and stabbed by miscreants in Rajshahi's Charghat upazila on Thursday night. The victim is identified as Tozammel Haque, 42, son of late Azahar Ali Pramanik of Pirojpur village and the general secretary

Tamim retires from International Cricket

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh's star opener and former captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket.The announcement came through a heartfelt post on his official Facebook page on Friday night. This marks the second time Tamim has declared his retirement. In

Half marathon held in Moulvibazar

Rupom Acharjee/Shakib Ahmed

A half marathon was held in Moulvibazar on Friday attracting nearly 800 amateur runners of various ages.The event was organized jointly by the Moulvibazar Runners Club and Moulvibazar Cycling Community to promote health and fitness while showcasing the district's natural

Ex-OC escapes custody, another withdrawn in Dhaka

Shakib Ahmed

A former officer-in-charge (OC) of Dhaka's Uttara East Police Station has escaped police custody on Thursday, leading to the withdrawal of the incumbent OC on Friday. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman of Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Media and Public Relations