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ERL second unit construction to start this year with state funding

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 24: The government is set to complete all the required processes to begin the construction of the long-delayed ERL Unit-2 by December 2025. The proposal is now waiting for approval from the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). However, the design work of ERL 2 is...

'Dhaka Wangala Celebration 2025'

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir along with others holding the copies of a book titled 'Dhaka Wangala Celebration 2025' after launching it at Dhaka Wangala 2025 ceremony at Banani Bidyaniketan School and College in the capital on Friday. — Focus Bangla

ASEAN Summits in Malaysia should focus on human rights

Governments attending upcoming regional summits in Malaysia should reject the Myanmar military junta's plans to hold "elections" in December 2025, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to all countries sending delegates, reports UNB.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ASEAN partner Summits will take place in Kuala Lumpur...

RMCH opens country's first specialised ward for snakebite patients

RAJSHAHI, Oct 24 (BSS): Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) has launched a specialised ward for the treatment of snakebite patients, the first of its kind in the country.The initiative aims to lower the death rate from by snakebites and provide faster, more effective treatment for patients.RMCH Director Brigadier General FM...

Rescue operation underway after a bus overturned and fell into a roadside ditch

Rescue operation underway after a bus overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Sunamganj's Paglabazar area early Friday. At least two people were killed and 10 others injured in the accident. — Focus Bangla

DNCC launches first mass campaign on 'speeding'

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Vital Strategies jointly launched the first mass media campaign to inform people, including drivers, about the Motor Vehicle Speed Limit Guidelines 2024. The campaign was launched at the conference room of DNCC on Thursday afternoon. The campaign's promotional materials have been developed with the...

ISU hosts seminar on teaching visibility

International Standard University (ISU) organised a seminar titled "Make Your Teaching Visible" on Wednesday at its Mohakhali campus, aimed at improving the quality of education through faculty development, according to a university statement.The seminar, which was hosted by ISU's Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), was attended by ISU Vice-Chancellor Professor...

Prof Nasir wins int'l 'Dean of the Year 2025' award

Prof Dr. Md. Nasir Uddin has been honoured with the prestigious 'Dean of the Year 2025' award by the London School of Digital Business (LSDB), UK. The award was announced on September 26 in a virtual meeting with more than 400 scholars and academics worldwide. The formal award presentation ceremony...

RU convocation on December 17

The 12th convocation of Rajshahi University (RU) is scheduled to be held on December 17 at the university's central stadium, as confirmed today by Professor Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain Mazumder, Administrator of the university's Public Relations Office.Speaking to reporters, Prof. Mazumder stated that all preparations are currently underway to ensure...

468 more dengue cases reported

A total of 468 new dengue cases were reported across the country in the last 24 hours till Friday morning (October 24), bringing the total number of cases so far this year to 63,638.No new dengue-related death was recorded during this period, keeping the death toll unchanged at 259, according...

Police arrest 1,726 persons in 24 hours

Police have arrested a total of 1,726 individuals during raids across the country over the last 24 hours, from 6:00 am Thursday to 6:00 am Friday.A H M Sahadat Hossain, AIG (Media and Public Relations) at Police Headquarters, said of the total arrestees, 1,185 were wanted accused, while the rest...

Garbage truck kills one in city

A man was killed after being hit by a garbage truck while crossing the road at Kalapatti in Jatrabari of the capital.The incident happened around 10:00 pm on Thursday (October 23).The deceased was identified as Mohammad Iqbal Hossain (35), son of Abul Hossain, from Paschim Chokhra in Banaripara of Barishal.The...

Weather (2025-10-25)

Rain/thunder showers is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram division. Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office.Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The highest temperature of...