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Firefighters control 95% of Sundarbans blaze
09:30 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayFirefighters contained 95 per cent of a fire in the Shapla Bil area of the Sundarbans by Monday afternoon, a day after it erupted.
Shielding banks grows tough even printing cash: Wahiduddin
09:19 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayPlanning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud warned Monday that protecting banks by printing money is growing difficult.
Ex-IGP among 3 land in jail in Jahajbari ‘militant drama’ case
08:56 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayA case alleging the 2016 killing of nine youths in a staged “militant drama” at Jahajbari at Kalyanpur, landed three former top police officers including an inspector general of police, in jail Monday.
Al Jazeera journalist killed in Israeli attack
08:49 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondaySeparate Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed two media workers, including an Al Jazeera journalist...
Tarique warns of plots to pit army against people
08:25 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday voiced grave concerns over the unfolding political situation in the country, alleging that a conspiracy is afoot to tarnish the army's image and turn it against people.
Shoppers spend 80% of Eid budget on clothing
08:16 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayEid-ul-Fitr is knocking, and wallets are flying open. As Ramadan winds down, Bangladesh’s shopping fever is spiking—traders eyeing a juicy Tk 2.5 lakh crore haul. But here is the stitch: 80 per cent of every shopper’s Eid cash is landing on clothes.
2 factories closed in Ashulia amid protests for arrears, bonus
08:00 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayTwo readymade garment (RMG) factories were shut for an unidentified period in Ashulia of Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, in the face of the demonstration by the workers, demanding payment of arrears and Eid bonus...
Mangal Shobhajatra to march on: A bigger, inclusive Pahela Baishakh celebration
07:55 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayThe iconic New Year procession will retain its name—‘Mangal Shobhajatra’—laying to rest speculations about a potential rebranding.
Steps taken to declare Sandwip as seaport: Yunus
07:03 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday, March 24, said initiatives have been taken to declare Sandwip as a seaport and open Kumira-Guptachara ghat. “Initiatives have been taken to declare Sandwip a seaport, open Kumira-Guptachara ghat...
Technical glitch halts metrorail for 27 minutes
05:44 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayThe metrorail services were suspended for around 27 minutes on Monday afternoon, March 24, due to technical glitch, causing sufferings to the commuters...
46th BCS written on May 8, 47th preliminary on June 27
04:55 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayThe 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will take place on June 27...
UK MPs caught in a ‘web of lies’ over Bangladesh cash hunt
04:55 PM, 24 Mar 2025 MondayBritish MPs smelled a rat Monday, and it reeked of disinformation. As they geared up to meet Ahsan Mansur—Bangladesh’s central bank governor, hot on the trail of billions allegedly looted from Dhaka to UK shores—they found their inboxes buzzing with suspect emails.