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BNP calls for ramping up relief efforts and evacuating people to safe shelters

BNP urges increased relief efforts and evacuations amid the worst flood in 25 years, as parts of Bangladesh remain underwater. ...

22 Aug 2024 21:28 PM

Flood situation worsens in Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Feni, Comilla, Ctg: FFWC

Flood conditions worsen in Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Feni, Comilla, and Chittagong due to heavy rainfall and rising river levels. While some ...

22 Aug 2024 15:28 PM

Rising Gomti River water leaves thousands in distress in Cumilla

The Gomti River in Cumilla has risen 70 cm above the danger mark, flooding low-lying areas and causing widespread distress. ...

22 Aug 2024 15:27 PM

UN team in Dhaka to discuss process for investigating human rights violations

A UN human rights team is in Dhaka for discussions on investigating recent violence and unrest. The visit aims to ...

22 Aug 2024 15:25 PM

Civil service in disarray: Widespread discontent and disruptions at Secretariat

The Bangladesh Secretariat is in turmoil following the fall of the Awami League government. With absenteeism among civil servants, unrest ...

22 Aug 2024 15:23 PM

Dhaka Court imposes 60-day travel ban on former Dhaka WASA MD Taqsem amid corruption probe

A Dhaka court has imposed a 60-day travel ban on former Dhaka WASA Managing Director Taqsem A Khan amidst corruption ...

22 Aug 2024 15:19 PM

Foreign Secretary authorized rapid conversion of red passports for Aparna and Mithila

In a rush to transition diplomatic passports to ordinary ones amidst Bangladesh's political upheaval, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen authorized ...

22 Aug 2024 13:06 PM

Catastrophic flooding in Feni: Thousands displaced, one dead as water levels continue to rise

Severe flooding in Feni's three upazilas has led to widespread destruction, displacing thousands and claiming lives. Rescue operations by the ...

21 Aug 2024 22:00 PM

DB arrest Capt Tajul and two others in Dhaka

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police conducted separate raids, arresting Former State Minister Captain (Retd) AB Tajul Islam, ...

21 Aug 2024 11:27 AM

UN reiterates call for accountability for killings during uprising

The United Nations calls for accountability in Bangladesh for recent violence, loss of life, and human rights violations. UN Secretary-General ...

21 Aug 2024 11:25 AM