Teesta riverbank erosion takes serious turn
OUR CORRESPONDENTSThe Teesta riverbank erosion has taken a devastating turn in different places under Gangachara upazila of Rangpur district in the last couple of weeks, causing sufferings for local residents.The inhabitants of Ujanigaon, Sultanpur and Parbatipur in Joykolosh union are in great worry as the erosion hit Nainda khal.Our Rangpur...
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Two 'drunken' Indians detained in Satkhira for intrusion with pickup van
SATKHIRA, Sept 28 (UNB): Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained two Indian nations who intruded into Bangladesh territory allegedly in drunken state with a pickup van through Bhomra land port in Satkhira early Saturday.The detainees are pickup driver Prokash Sarkar, 39, son of Suranjan Sarkar and his helper Dilu Sarkar, 20,...
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Burichang locals face challenges in rebuilding homes due to soil shortage
CUMILLA, Sept 28 (UNB): The residents of Burichang upazila in Cumilla, whose homes were destroyed by the Gomti River embankment collapse during recent floods, are facing severe challenges in rebuilding their houses due to a shortage of soil needed for foundation repairs.Despite receiving relief materials such as tin sheets and...
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Mass awareness about hydrophobia stressed
RAJSHAHI, Sept 28 (BSS): Veterinary and animal health experts here on Saturday called for creating awareness among the public in general on rabies infection to prevent the occurrence of hydrophobia. They also stressed the need to make the dog vaccination campaign a total success to control rabies infection everywhere in...
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RMG workers block Dhaka-M'singh highway
GAZIPUR, Sept 28 (UNB): The workers of a garment factory staged a demonstration on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding resignation of an official of a garment factory in Konabari of Gazipur on Saturday.The workers of Silikon Swing Ltd at Membar Bari under Joydebpur Police Station took to the highway demanding resignation of...
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A bird's eye view of crops cultivated through jhum farming process
A bird's eye view of crops cultivated through jhum farming process at Barkal in Rangamati district — bdnews24.com
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Messi available for Argentina World Cup qualifiers return
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Lionel Messi is available to join the Argentina national team for the October international window for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, reports ESPN football.Messi last made an international appearance during the 2024 Copa América, playing an integral role in Argentina's...
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Sinner 'surprised' as doping case reignites with WADA appeal
BEIJING, Sept 28 (AFP): Jannik Sinner said Saturday he was "very disappointed" but confident after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed the decision to clear him in his steroid case, seeking a ban of up to two years.The Italian world number one twice tested positive for traces of the banned...
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