Almost three months after one of the worst floods in recent memory, 1,718 families in Feni are still grappling with the aftermath. Having lost everything to the devastating flood, these families are forced to live in temporary shelters, struggling to rebuild their homes and lives. In August, a catastrophic flood swept through
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Over 1,300 govt law officers appointed in Nov
In a major recruitment drive, Bangladesh's Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has appointed 1,299 government law officers to courts across 25 districts from November 3 to 13. This includes Government Pleaders (GPs), Additional Government Pleaders, Assistant Government Pleaders, Public Prosecutors (PPs), Additional Public Prosecutors and Assistant Public Prosecutors. Besides, the
1,700 journalists killed from 2006 to 2024: UNESCO
Over 1,700 journalists worldwide were killed between 2006 and 2024, with about 85 percent of these cases never reaching the courts, according to a report by UNESCO. This grim statistic underscores the risks journalists face, particularly highlighted each year on November 2, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against
Six more die, 1,248 hospitalised in Dengue
Six more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 277 this year. In the recent fatalities, two were reported in the Dhaka Division (excluding city corporations), with one each in the Dhaka
Four more die of dengue; 1,121 hospitalised
Four additional deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, bringing the total fatalities in Bangladesh this year to 241. During the period, 1,121 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 270 dengue patients were
1,779 cases filed, Tk 73.25 lakh fined for breaching traffic rules: DMP
The traffic division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) filed 1,779 cases and collected Tk 73.25 lakh in fines during drives against traffic rule violators on Thursday and Friday. Talebur Rahman, DC (Media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), shared the information in a media release on Saturday. Additionally, 169 vehicles were impounded,
1,299 held in narcotics control drive
The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) conducted a series of special operations across the country from September 4 to October 5, leading to 5,264 raids and the arrest of 1,299 individuals. Among those arrested are 89 top drug dealers, including 11 godfathers, said Khondker Mostafizur Rahman, Director General of the DNC,
IFIC Bank opens 1,217th sub-branch in Sylhet
3 more die, 1,022 hospitalised in 24hrs
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, bringing the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 177 this year. During this period, 1,022 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the latest deaths, two
Govt to import 1,000MW of renewable electricity from India
Bangladesh will import 1,000 MW of renewable electricity from India, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said Thursday. A memorandum of understanding has already been signed in this regard, the state minister told reporters at his office in the Secretariat this afternoon. Nasrul said he expects that electricity