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Investment can create millions of jobs, spur growth in BD

Investing in climate adaptation and resilience is not a cost, it is a powerful economic strategy that can generate trillions in global economic gains, create millions of jobs, and safeguard the vulnerable countries like Bangladesh, according to a landmark report released on Thursday.The report, 'Returns on Resilience: Investing in Adaptation...

Toxic fumes billow even after 48 hrs

Even 48 hours after the incident, toxic fumes were coming out of the burnt chemical warehouse in the capital's Mirpur area on Thursday.The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) continued their operation and warned people of poisonous gases on Thursday. They also formed a seven-member probe committee to investigate the...

Lalon Utshab to be celebrated nationally first time from today

KUSHTIA, Oct 16 (BSS): The Lalon Smaron Utshab (Lalon Memorial Festival) will be celebrated nationally for the first time marking the 135th death anniversary of mystic saint Lalon Shah.The three-day festival will start from today. The event will unite devotees, bauls, and musicians from across the country for a grand...

DG of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party Major General Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud speaking

Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) Major General Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud speaking to its personnel, as he visited different units and camps in Chattogram and Bandarban districts on Wednesday. — Press Release

18th Academic Council meeting of AAUB

Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB) Vice Chancellor Air Vice Marshal A K M Manirul Bahar presiding over the 18th Academic Council meeting of the university on the Dhaka campus on Thursday. — Press Release

M A Samad’s 20th death anniv today

Today (Friday) is the 20th death anniversary of M A Samad, an insurance legend and founder of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC (BGIC), says a statement. After his retirement as managing director of Jiban Bima Corporation, he established BGIC, the first non-life Insurance company in private sector. He was the...

One dies of dengue --

One more death from dengue was reported in the 24 hours until Thursday morning, as Bangladesh continues to grapple with a surge in infections, reports UNB.With the latest fatalities, the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh has risen to 243 this year, according to the DGHS....

Weather (2025-10-17)

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram division in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday). Weather may remain mainly dry elsewhere over the country. Day temperature may remain unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature in...