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A Tk 20,000 blower ends the era of onion crises

04:01 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

In 2025, something extraordinary has happened: Bangladesh has imported precisely zero tonnes of onions in the past year, domestic prices have held steady at Tk 110-120 per kg even in the lean winter months, and farmers are building new houses with their profits.The weapon behind this quiet revolution? A blower!

Australia hammer England to go 2-0 up in Ashes series

03:48 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

England's Ashes hopes are all but over in fewer than six days of cricket after an eight-wicket defeat by Australia in the second Test at the Gabba.

Inflation soars to 8.29% in Nov as food prices defy seasonal trends

03:21 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

Bangladesh’s inflation rate rose to 8.29 per cent in November, marking a slight but notable increase at a time when food prices typically ease with the arrival of winter.

Wholesale onion prices drop Tk 40 per kg in a day

03:05 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

The wholesale market in Khatunganj, Chattogram, has seen onion prices fall by Tk 40 per kilogram within a day.

Illegal political funding breeds extortion: Planning Adviser

03:00 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has said that politics financed by illegal money inevitably leads to extortion, land grabbing, and abuse of power.

Venezuela swears in 5,600 new troops amid US military pressure

02:24 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

Venezuela swore in 5,600 new soldiers on Saturday as tensions rise with the United States, which has deployed a fleet of warships and the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, citing anti-drug operations.

Students of 7 colleges block Shikkha Bhabon road demanding ordinance

02:01 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

Students from seven colleges staged a protest on Sunday afternoon, blocking Shikkha Bhabon road to demand the immediate promulgation of the ordinance for Dhaka Central University. The demonstration, began around 1:00 pm, brought traffic on both sides of the road, leading to the national secretariat, to a halt.

NCP, Rastro Songskar Andolon, AB Party to form new alliance

01:46 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

A new political alliance is set to emerge ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election, comprising three parties, including the National Citizen Party (NCP).

Attempt underway to create division in name of religion: Fakhrul

01:18 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that there is currently an attempt in Bangladesh to create division in the country in the name of religion.

3 injured in Kuril gas line fire

01:01 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

At least three people were injured in a fire caused by a gas line leak in Dhaka's Kuril area on Sunday, December 7. The victims were identified as Md. Masud Mia, 60, Shamsud Doha, 22, and Lutfor Rahman, 30. They were rescued around 12:45 am and admitted to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute.

Five govt colleges’ students block Shahbagh intersection

12:39 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

Students from five government colleges in Dhaka have blocked Shahbagh intersection, demanding the cancellation of the proposed schooling model.

Mobile phone traders block road in Agargaon, demand reforms

12:27 PM, 07 Dec 2025 Sunday

Mobile phone traders staged a demonstration by blocking road in front of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) building in Agargaon on Sunday, December 7, demanding reforms to the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) and other measures.