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Yunus assures rehabilitation support for Korail fire victims
11:04 AM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep concern and condolences over the devastating fire in Dhaka’s Korail slum.
Jakarta now world’s largest city by population, Dhaka 2nd: UN
10:46 AM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayA new United Nations report has found that Indonesia’s capital Jakarta is the world’s largest city with 41.9 million people living there, followed by Dhaka in Bangladesh, which is home to 36.6 million.
Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year jail term for plotting coup
09:54 AM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayBrazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals.
Chelsea rout Barca 3-0; Leverkusen hand Man City first loss
09:31 AM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayChelsea romped to a dominant 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Pep Guardiola's much-changed Manchester City went down to their first defeat of the campaign against Bayer Leverkusen.
Karail slum fire guts around 1,500 shanties: Fire Service
08:42 AM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayA fire that broke out at the Karail slum in the capital, Dhaka, has been brought under control after more than five hours through the efforts of 19 units of the Fire Service.
832.5 bhori gold found in Hasina’s two lockers at Agrani Bank
01:15 AM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayAuthorities have found 832.5 bhari of gold from two bank lockers belonging to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, at the head office of Agrani Bank.
President promulgates Referendum Ordinance 2025
12:02 AM, 26 Nov 2025 WednesdayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin has promulgated the Referendum Ordinance, 2025, following its approval by the Council of Advisers on Tuesday.
Firefighters finally tame Karail flames after 5 hours
11:40 PM, 25 Nov 2025 TuesdayA massive fire that swept through the Karail slum in Dhaka has been brought under control after more than five hours of frantic efforts by firefighters.
Response from Nestlé over KitKat quality, arrest warrant
09:50 PM, 25 Nov 2025 TuesdayNestlé Bangladesh has issued a statement following the issuance of arrest warrants against its Managing Director and a senior Public Affairs official, saying the allegations are unfounded and based on standards that do not legally apply to KitKat chocolate-coated wafers.
Firefighters face challenge at Karail as fire trucks cannot get close
09:30 PM, 25 Nov 2025 TuesdayFirefighters said the effort to control the massive blaze in Karail slum is facing major challenges, as fire engines cannot reach the core of the burning area due to narrow passages. Firefighters are being forced to drag long water lines deep into the settlement, slowing response time.
BCS aspirants clash with police, 5 hospitalised
08:59 PM, 25 Nov 2025 TuesdayThe Shahbagh intersection turned into a confrontation zone on Tuesday evening (25 November) as job seekers demanding postponement of the 47th BCS written examination clashed with police while attempting to march toward Jamuna, the chief adviser’s residence.
Karail blaze: Firefighters pump water from lake as supplies run out
08:22 PM, 25 Nov 2025 TuesdayA massive fire continues to engulf the Karail slum in the capital, forcing firefighters to pump water directly from the nearby lake as tanker access remains blocked and supplies run dry.