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BR to rehabilitate rail tracks, signal systems in west zone

The Bangladesh Railway (BR) is going to rehabilitate the railway tracks, lines and signaling systems across its western zone aiming to make train movement on the routes secure and smooth, officials said on Wednesday.Since many tracks, lines and signaling systems have become old-aged and some of them are reported faulty,...

1,500 shanties gutted in Karail fire, no casualty

THE INFERNO AFTERMATH: Once densely-populated, the Karail slum in the capital looked almost ruined on Wednesday after a fire ravaged hundreds of houses there on Tuesday. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam Around 1,500 shanties were burnt in the fire at the Karail slum in the capital on Tuesday night,...

Equal respect for every marginalised community's voice needed: Dr Zillur

FE REPORT A country's transition to democracy depends on ensuring the presence and equal respect for the voice of every marginalised community, says Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, an eminent economist and chairman of Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC). Access to information is a powerful tool that can effectively empower...

Three die of dengue--==

Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours until Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the disease to 370 this year, reports UNB.During the period, 615 new patients were admitted to hospitals, raising the total number of dengue cases this year to 92,217. The new fatalities...

Ex-CSP Latiful Bari dies

KGM Latiful Bari, a highly distinguished former CSP official and secretary to the government of Bangladesh, passed away on Tuesday. Mr Bari breathed his last at Square Hospitals in the city. He was 92. Born on August 7, 1933, Mr Bari's death marks the end of a long life dedicated...

Dry weather likely today 27-11-2025

Weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday).Night temperature may remain unchanged, and day temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 31.5 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda, while the lowest at 12.9 degrees in Tetulia. The...

Gunshot victim dies at DMCH

FE REPORTA youth who sustained bullet injuries in an attack by miscreants on November 22 in the capital's Jurain area died early Wednesday while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).The deceased, Shahin Bepari, 26, passed away around 1:30am at the hospital's One-Stop Emergency Centre. He was brought to...

Fire contained at BMU No casualties reported

FE REPORTA fire broke out on Wednesday on the fourth floor of Block E at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) in the capital.However, no casualties were reported.An official at the Fire Service and Civil Defence control room said they received the report of the incident at 11:14am. Seven units of firefighters...

Nat'l digital architecture, AI-ready workforce at the core

FE Report Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb on Wednesday outlined an ambitious digital reform agenda aimed at reshaping Bangladesh's legal, infrastructural, and human capital foundations for a rapidly evolving digital economy.Speaking virtually at the inauguration of Bangladesh TechConnect 2025, jointly...

Flyadeal marks formal entry into Bangladesh

FE REPORT Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier Flyadeal formally launched its operations in Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking its entry with an inauguration ceremony held at a city hotel. The airline, a subsidiary of the Saudia Group, had already commenced its Dhaka services on October 22, offering affordable direct flights between Jeddah...