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Press for science-based dev to combat flood

FE REPORTThe recent flood that has battered the country is not only a natural disaster but the result of climate change as well as unplanned development and destruction of the environment, observed speakers on Saturday.The Chattogram-Cox's Bazar railway line is largely responsible for the floods and waterlogging that occurred in...

BNP eyes stronger China relations, says Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General and LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the ruling BNP wants to further strengthen its geopolitical, economic, and commercial relations with China, reports BSS.He said the existing relationship between the two countries had been further reinforced through the recent visit of Bangladesh's...

Over 1,000 enrolled beyond DU seat capacity in three years

More than 1,000 students have been admitted beyond the officially approved undergraduate seat capacity at the University of Dhaka (DU) over the past three academic sessions, placing increasing pressure on classrooms, laboratories, university halls and administrative services, according to an analysis of the university admission data.The analysis, based on official...

DU restricts outsiders' entry until FIFA World Cup final

DU CorrespondentThe University of Dhaka (DU) has announced restrictions on the entry of outsiders and vehicle movement on the campus from Sunday evening until Monday morning in connection with the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, aiming to ensure safety and security of the university community.The announcement was made in a...

Farmer's body recovered from Sati River in Kaliganj

Police have recovered the body of a farmer from the Sati River in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat, reports UNB.The deceased was identified as Shishu Barman (50), son of Tarek Nath Chandra of Harram area of the upazila.Locals said that Shishu Barman left his house on Friday morning to plant rice...

Bappi among five held over shooting at cattle market lessee's office

FE REPORT Police have arrested alleged shooter Tanim Reza alias Bappi and his four associates over an extortion-linked shooting at a cattle market leaseholder's office in the capital's Motijheel area.Three foreign-made firearms and seven rounds of bullets were also recovered from their possessions. Additional Police Commissioner (Estate, Development and ICT)...

Damaged roads, highways to be repaired swiftly: Habib

State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges and Railways Habibur Rashid Habib has said the government has launched an extensive drive to repair roads and highways damaged by recent heavy rainfall and floods, with the worst-affected areas in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and the hill districts receiving top priority, reports BSS.In...

Govt to announce Hajj 2027 packages this week

TALHA BIN HABIB The government is set to announce Hajj 2027 packages this week, according to the ministry concerned and industry insiders. The present government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after assuming office declared to reduce the cost of the Holy Hajj packages. Bangladesh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...

Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui delivering speech during

Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui delivering speech during his visit to Cox's Bazar on July 17-18 to review border management, operational preparedness and humanitarian assistance activities.

HC delivers 10 landmark verdicts in a month

High Court (HC) has delivered 10 verdicts over the past month after giving priority to the hearing of death references and appeals in cases filed under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, signalling a renewed focus on the speedy disposal of some of the country's most serious criminal cases,...

CID arrests Facebook group admin

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has arrested the administrator of a Facebook group on charges of online fraud, cyber extortion and misuse of information technology related to ticket sales for Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's upcoming concert in Dhaka, reports BSS.The arrested suspect has been identified as Md....