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Lack of dedicated lanes puts BD cyclists at risk

Dedicated cycle lanes on the roads of Bangladesh still remain more of a distant dream when the roads in the country often lack even proper sidewalks, reports UNB.Each year globally, nearly 1.2 million people lose their lives on the roads, more than a quarter of them while walking or cycling.The...

Oxfam condemns attacks on women, calls for protecting feminist voices

Oxfam in Bangladesh has said they are 'deeply concerned' by the recent surge in disinformation, misogynistic rhetoric and public attacks targeting women and feminist voices, which are against advancing gender justice in Bangladesh, reports UNB."What we are witnessing is not a debate-it is a backlash. Derogatory language, public shaming, and...

22 new dengue cases reported

Twenty two new dengue cases were reported in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 2,925 this year, reports UNB.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: three in Chattogram Division (Out of CC), two in...

Tina on 3-day remand in Parvez killing case

A Dhaka court has placed one Faria Haque Tina on a three-day remand in a case lodged over the brutal killing of Zahidul Islam Parvez, a student of Textile Engineering Department at Primeasia University, in the capital's Banani area on April 19, report agencies.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbub Alam passed the...

Workers threaten shutdown if foreign firms to control Ctg Port

CHATTOGRAM, May 9 (UNB): Port workers have warned of enforcing shutdowns and blockades if, the government proceeds with any move to hand over operations of the Chattogram Port to foreign companies.Speaking at a protest rally in the port area on Friday afternoon, labour leaders alleged that a conspiracy to privatise...

DNCC to hold municipal tax fair on May 11-30

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will organise a municipal tax fair at various venues in the capital from May 11 to May 30, reports BSS.According to a press release issued on Friday, DNCC has requested the city dwellers to participate in the fair at the venues most convenient to them....

Palm traders have started bringing the juicy summer fruit

Palm traders have started bringing the juicy summer fruit to the capital, which has a high demand among the city dwellers. The photo was taken from the Sadarghat Terminal area on Friday. - FE Photo

Launching ceremony of the Journal of Business and Development Studies

The launching ceremony of the Journal of Business and Development Studies, Vol: 03, Issue: 01, and the Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol: 01, Issue: 01, of International Standard University (ISU) in progress at its campus in the capital recently. ISU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan was present...

Weather (2025-05-10)

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office. Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.Severe heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi and Chuadanga districts. Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over...