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Student killed in train accident in Khulna

2025-09-26 00:00:00

KHULNA, Sep 25 (UNB): A student of Khulna Polytechnic Institute has died after being hit by a train in Khulna on Wednesday.The incident occurred at around 07:10 pm at Boikali Junction Railway Station.The deceased student, Shakil, was a resident of...

Fire damages transformer at Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant

2025-09-26 00:00:00

NARSINGDI, Sept 25 (UNB): A fire broke out at the Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant in Polash upazila of Narsingdi early Thursday, damaging a transformer and disrupting power supply for several hours.Abdul Shahid, senior station officer of Polash Fire Service, said...

KUET announces holiday for Durga Puja

2025-09-26 00:00:00

KHULNA, Sept 25 (BSS): Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has announced a holiday from September 28 to October 2 on the occasion of Durga Puja.This was disclosed on Thursday in a press release issued by the KUET Public...

Two held with 44 kg hemp in Ctg

2025-09-26 00:00:00

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 25 (BSS): Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two drug traders with 44 kg of hemp from the Munsef Bazar Kalibari area under Patiya upazila of the district last night.The arrestees are Md. Roni, son of Md. Jamal, of...

Safe food awareness workshop held in Magura

2025-09-26 00:00:00

MAGURA, Sept 25 (BSS): Speakers at a workshop on Thursday laid emphasis on coordinated efforts of all for ensuring safe food as it becomes a very crucial issue to avert food adulteration practices. Alongside the government's initiative, people of all...

Puja shopping gains momentum in Rajshahi

2025-09-26 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Sept 25 (BSS): Shopping ahead of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community, has gained strong momentum in Rajshahi city and surrounding areas, with enthusiastic crowds thronging local markets and shopping malls to purchase dresses, worship...

Hilsa prices drop in Chandpur amid abundant supply, but remain relatively high

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Sept 25: The price of Hilsa fish has dropped significantly in the local markets of Chandpur over the past few days due to an abundant supply, offering temporary relief to traders and consumers ahead of the upcoming government-imposed fishing...

6.3-magnitude quake shakes NW Venezuela

2025-09-26 00:00:00

CARACAS, Sept 25 (AFP): A 6.3-magnitude quake shook northwestern Venezuela late Wednesday, following a slightly smaller tremor in the area, the US Geological Survey reported.The epicenter of the quake was at a depth of 14 kilometers (8.7 miles), 27 kilometers...

Philippines cancels classes, flights as new storm looms

2025-09-26 00:00:00

MANILA, Sept 25 (AFP): The Philippines shut schools and scrapped flights on Thursday as a fresh storm threatened to hit just days after a super typhoon killed nine people in the archipelago.Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi is forecast to intensify into...

Israeli strike kills 11 Palestinians

2025-09-26 00:00:00

GAZA, Sept 25 (AFP): An Israeli air strike on a home where displaced people had taken refuge in central Gaza killed at least 11 people on Thursday, the territory's civil defence spokesperson told AFP.Israel has intensified its offensive on the...

Nobel experts not betting

2025-09-26 00:00:00

STOCKHOLM, Sept 25 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump will not win the Nobel Peace Prize he so covets as he is dismantling the international world order the award committee cherishes, according to experts.His lobbying is likely to be counterproductive too....

India imposes curfew in Ladakh after violent statehood protests

2025-09-26 00:00:00

LADAKH, Sept 25 (Reuters): Indian security forces have imposed a curfew in Leh, the capital of the Himalayan region of Ladakh, after at least four people were killed in violent clashes between police and protesters demanding statehood for the federal...

WB support sought for BD port upgrade, asset recovery

FE REPORT | 2025-09-25 12:00:00

Dhaka requests World Bank help in Bangladesh's drive for recovering siphoned-off assets and upgrading the country's port infrastructures for smooth export-import shipment to boost the country's and regional trade. Chief Adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus made the...

NEWS IN BRIEF__2025-09-25

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Vegetable seeds and fertilisers distributed among farmers in JhalakathiJHALAKATHI, Sept 24 (BSS): Vegetable seeds and fertilisers were distributed today among farmers in Sadar upazila under the agricultural incentive programme to increase the production of early winter vegetables. Upazila Nirbahi Officer...

Student drowns in Dharla river while taking bath

2025-09-25 00:00:00

LALMONIRHAT, Sept 24 (BSS): A school student drowned while taking bath in the Dharla river on Tuesday in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat district.The victim was identified as Shahid Mia (15), son of Fayzar Rahman of Shiyalkhowa village in Aditmari upazila...

Teenage girl dies from snakebite in Narail

2025-09-25 00:00:00

NARAIL, Sept 24 (BSS): A teenage girl died from a snakebite at Dighirchar village under Itna union of Lohagara upazila in the district on Tuesday night.The deceased was identified as Sanjida Khanam, 13, daughter of Roman Bhuiyan of Korfa village...

Khulna to join nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign on Oct 12

2025-09-25 00:00:00

KHULNA, Sept 24 (UNB): Khulna will take part in the nationwide 'Typhoid Vaccination Campaign 2025' under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) on October 12, aiming to protect children from typhoid fever across the country.In Khulna division, health authorities have...

50 houses disappear into Jamuna in Sirajganj, schools at risk

2025-09-25 00:00:00

SIRAJGANJ, Sept 24 (UNB): Severe riverbank erosion by the Jamuna has already devoured nearly 50 houses, cropland and trees in Chauhali upazila of Sirajganj district, leaving several educational institutions under threat.The erosion began on Sunday afternoon in Chandpur and nearby...

Sarmangla canal emerges as lifeline for irrigation in Barind

2025-09-25 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Sept 24 (BSS): Once a drought-prone region, Barind is now witnessing a quiet agricultural transformation, thanks to the re-excavated Sarmangla canal which has become a vital surface water source for irrigation.For the last two decades, the canal, located in...

People's hardship exacerbates due to two incomplete bridges in Chandpur

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-25 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, Sept 24: Due to the lack of approach roads on both sides of two bridges in Chandpur's Matlab North Upazila and Matlab South Upazila, thousands of people of at least 14 villages have been forced to take long routes...

Asia Cup 2025 SCHEDULE (BST)

2025-09-25 00:00:00

USA Cricket suspended by world governing body ICC

2025-09-25 00:00:00

DUBAI, Sept 24 (AFP): The International Cricket Council has suspended USA Cricket's membership in the sport's world governing body with immediate effect, but the country's teams will still able to play in the run-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The...

Alcaraz expects Sinner to come back stronger after US Open loss

2025-09-25 00:00:00

TOKYO, Sept 24 (AFP): World number one Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday that he will have to prepare for a new and improved Jannik Sinner after beating his great rival in the US Open final.Italy's Sinner admitted he needed to overhaul...

Ekitike apologises to Liverpool fans after 'stupid' red card

2025-09-25 00:00:00

LONDON, Sept 24 (AFP): Hugo Ekitike has apologised to Liverpool fans after he was sent off for removing his shirt following his late League Cup winner against Southampton -- a celebration labelled "stupid" by manager Arne Slot.The 23-year-old new signing...

FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Spain home kit designs leaked

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Images of the home kits for two of the favorites at the 2026 World Cup-reigning European champions Spain and a resurgent England-have been leaked online, giving fans a first look at what their teams could be wearing in North America...

Afghan women's refugee football team set for October debut

2025-09-25 00:00:00

DUBAI, Sept 24 (AFP): The Afghan women's refugee team will make their international debut next month at a tournament in the United Arab Emirates, FIFA said on Wednesday.The FIFA Council at football's world governing body approved the creation of the...

Pakistan's Shaheen sends Asia Cup warning as third India clash looms

2025-09-25 00:00:00

DUBAI, Sept 24 (AFP): Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has declared that his team will reach the Asia Cup final and can beat India if the arch-rivals clash again.Pakistan kept their campaign alive with a five-wicket win over Sri...

Jaker Ali Anik who replaced injured Litton Das Bangladesh captain won the crucial toss

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Jaker Ali Anik who replaced injured Litton Das Bangladesh captain won the crucial toss and sent India to bat first as expectedly in their second game of the Asia Cup Super Four at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. —...

US soybeans back near six-week low

2025-09-25 00:00:00

PARIS/SINGAPORE, Sept 24 (Reuters): Chicago soybeans fell back towards a six-week low on Wednesday as rising estimates of the amount of Argentine soy booked by Chinese buyers this week kept attention on stalled US-China trade.Corn edged down, with the market...

Copper drifts lower in quiet trade as dollar strengthens

2025-09-25 00:00:00

Copper prices lost ground on Wednesday, despite concerns over tight supply, as a firmer dollar weighed on prices amid quiet trade ahead of a week-long holiday in top consumer China, reports Reuters.Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was...