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A saga of wastage and despair

Selim Jahan | 2025-10-05 00:00:00

The news appeared in newspapers rather quietly - and it did not attract much public attention either. May be, it was not an exciting issue or it did not represent a loud emergency. But in the absolute analysis, it reflects...

Exploring Ctg's rural charm and history aboard Nazirhat Commuter

MAHMUDUL ISLAM | 2025-10-04 12:00:00

Jhal muri, jhal muri (spicy puffed rice) - the man in an off-white shirt and checked lungi chanted. Holding a finger of her father, a toddler walked around, her pink squeaky shoes making the adorable sound. Several bare-chested and lungi-clad...

Weather (2025-10-04)

2025-10-04 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Saturday). Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain unchanged.The...

Army confiscated a huge quantity of counterfeit ciggerattes and cosmetics

2025-10-04 00:00:00

The 7th Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army confiscated a huge quantity of counterfeit ciggerattes and cosmetics in Kalaiya Union under Bauphal Upazila in Patuakhali recently. — ISPR

A portion of the main road in the capital's Kakrail area

2025-10-04 00:00:00

A portion of the main road in the capital's Kakrail area has long been in a deplorable condition following excavation for development work, causing inconvenience to the users. The photo was taken on Friday. — FE Photo

Police arrest 29 persons from city’s Mohammadpur

FE REPORT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00

Police arrested 29 individuals during a special drive in the capital's Mohammadpur area on Wednesday.DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman said a team of Mohammadpur Police Station nabbed the arrestees during the daylong raid at different...

Thalassaemia Hospital launches digital patient management

2025-10-04 00:00:00

Bangladesh Thalassaemia Samity Hospital officially launched their digital patient management system on Thursday to improve services, information management, and treatment for thalassaemia patients in a more modern and effective way.Through this new system, all kinds of patient-related medical information, such...

Liberation War sculptures at Rajshahi University lie neglected

RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00

Rajshahi University's (RU) sculptures, which were built in the memory of the Liberation War, lie neglected, weather-worn, and have been losing their splendor due to poor maintenance and preservation.Paint has worn off the statues as parts of the several structures...

Miscreants set fire to bus in city's Kazipara

FE REPORT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00

Miscreants set a passenger bus belonging to Alif Paribahan on fire in the capital's East Kazipara area on Friday. However, there was no report of casualties in the incident that happened at around 7:00 am.Sources at the Kafrul Police Station...

Protests held in Dhaka, JU

JU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00

Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Friday staged a demonstration to condemn Israel's interception of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) aid boats and express solidarity with the ongoing humanitarian missions to Palestine.The protest, organised by Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU),...

CA’s press secy outlines six key achievements

2025-10-04 00:00:00

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday listed six major achievements during Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus' recent UNGA tour, including his government's democratic commitment and vision for a collaborative future, reports UNB.Prof Yunus led Bangladesh's high-level delegation...

No legal barrier to implementing July Charter, says Attorney General

2025-10-04 00:00:00

JHENAIDAH, Oct 03 (BSS): Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman on Friday said there is no legal barrier to implementing the July Charter and that it can proceed in line with the recommendations of the National Consensus Commission.He made the remarks while...

‘Jamaat ready with candidates for 300 constituencies’

2025-10-04 00:00:00

KHULNA, Oct 03 (BSS): Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and former lawmaker Professor Mia Golam Parwar on Friday announced Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has finalised full-scale preparations for the upcoming national elections by fielding candidates in all 300 constituencies across the country.Speaking...

Jamaat, BNP clash in Chandpur over edited FB photo

2025-10-04 00:00:00

At least 20 people have been injured in a clash between leaders and activists of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in Chandpur's Hajiganj Upazila, triggered by a Facebook (FB) post containing "distorted" images of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and party...

BD condemns interception of Global Sumud Flotilla

2025-10-04 00:00:00

Bangladesh deeply condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in the international water, which was carrying humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza, by the Israeli occupying forces, reports BSS."This act is a flagrant violation of international law and...

BNP to finalise single candidate per seat for upcoming JS polls soon

2025-10-04 00:00:00

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said the party will soon give the 'green signal' to a single candidate in each constituency for the upcoming national parliamentary election, reports BSS."The process of selecting BNP candidates for the next...

NCP continues pressing for 'Shapla' as election symbol, disputes EC's decision

2025-10-04 00:00:00

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has again demanded the "Shapla" as its electoral symbol, rejecting the Election Commission's (EC) stance that the flower cannot be allocated due to its place in the national emblem, reports bdnews24.com.In a statement on Friday,...

EC devises strategy to fight misuse of AI, social media ahead of polls

2025-10-04 00:00:00

The Election Commission (EC) is seriously working to design an effective strategy to curb the abuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media, considering the fight against misinformation and disinformation on social media as a major challenge during the upcoming...

Language movement veteran Ahmad Rafiq dies

2025-10-04 00:00:00

Ekushey Padak-winning eminent language movement veteran Ahmad Rafiq passed away in the capital's BIRDEM Hospital on Thursday at 10:12 pm. He was 96, reports UNB.His special assistant Md Russel confirmed the news, saying Rafiq breathed his last at 10:12 pm....

Jamaat-e-Islami staged a demonstration

2025-10-04 00:00:00

Jamaat-e-Islami staged a demonstration and protest march in Baitul Mukarram National Mosque area of the capital after Jummah prayers on Friday condemning the Israeli attack on a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. — Focus Bangla

Apple takes down app that allows people to track and anonymously report sightings of ICE agents

2025-10-04 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (AP): Apple has taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents, apparently after being pressured by U.S. authorities.ICEBlock, a free iPhone-only app lets users anonymously report and monitor activity by Immigration...

Human chain demands justice for Tayeba

2025-10-04 00:00:00

A human chain was formed in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Friday morning, demanding a fair investigation into the brutal murder of six-year-old Tayeba, who was a resident of Shakhipur in Shariatpur, reports UNB.Professionals, students, parents,...

Trump's immigration policies push int’l enrollment down

2025-10-04 00:00:00

DePaul University has told faculty it will immediately reduce spending following a 30 percent decline in international enrollment this fall. The move is the latest by US colleges to cope with the disruptive education and immigration policies of President Donald...

A cage full of pigeons seen at the bustling weekly market

2025-10-04 00:00:00

A cage full of pigeons seen at the bustling weekly market at South Keraniganj in Dhaka, where various types of birds - from ducks to chickens - are up for sale. The photo was taken on Friday. — FE Photo

22-day hilsa fishing ban begins

2025-10-04 00:00:00

A 22-day ban on hilsa fishing came into effect across the country's rivers and marine waters from Friday midnight with a view to protecting the species during its peak breeding season, reports bdnews24.com.Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter outlined the...

"The future of thousands of workers will be protected," the hacker says

2025-10-04 00:00:00

A hacker group has taken control of the verified Facebook page of Islami Bank amid mounting controversy over a recruitment evaluation test for employees.The group, identifying itself as "MS 470X", replaced the bank's name, logo and cover photo on the...

India says BD interim unable to maintain law and order

2025-10-04 00:00:00

India on Friday said the interim government of Bangladesh was unable to maintain law and order in the country, reports UNB.Responding to a question during the regular media briefing spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said Bangladesh...

Govt releases Tk 10b in cash incentives for exporters

FE REPORT | 2025-10-04 00:00:00

The government has released Tk 10 billion as the first instalment of cash incentives for the exporters in the current fiscal year (FY), sources said.The Ministry of Finance recently issued an order to this effect. Following the order, the Office...

Bank staff up 2.55pc in Jun '25

JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-10-04 00:00:00

The number of bank employees rose by 2.55 per cent year on year in June 2025, according to a latest Bangladesh Bank report, reflecting continued expansion of the key financial sector.The total workforce across the country's 61 high-street banks stood...

Prayer Timings (2025-10-04)

2025-10-04 00:00:00