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Inflation rises to 9.93pc in October
Nov 8, 2023The general point-to-point inflation rate saw a little uptick in October, rising from 9.63 percent in September 2023 to 9.93 percent. This increase was mostly caused by a slight upward trend in both food and non-food... -
Waterbus carrying passengers capsizes in Buriganga
Jul 16, 2023This evening, a waterbus carrying passengers capsized in the Buriganga river close to Keraniganj’s Telghat neighborhood. Rafi Al Farook, the on-call officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defense Headquarters, confirmed the incident and stated that... -
All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
Jun 23, 2023All five passengers aboard a submersible that went missing near the Titanic’s wreckage died in an instant, according to the US Coast Guard, after their vessel suffered a “catastrophic implosion” in the ocean depths. The mournful... -
Bangladesh may witness massive dengue outbreak: DGHS
May 29, 2023According to the Directorate General of Health Services, this year’s excessive rains could lead to a widespread dengue outbreak across the nation (DGHS). “We are urging city dwellers to be aware of dengue disease prevention… we... -
India’s G20 tourism meet begins in Kashmir under tight security
May 23, 2023A G20 tourism meeting began under tight security on Monday in Indian-administered Kashmir, as New Delhi strives to create an image of normalcy in a territory scarred by bloodshed for decades. Both China and Pakistan have... -
Gas leak in Punjab kills 11, more affected
Apr 30, 2023Eleven individuals, including some children, were murdered as a result of a gas leak from a factory that also affected surrounding households. Authorities believe victims perished as a result of “gas contamination.” According to police, a... -
Dhaka experiences the hottest day in 58 years
Apr 15, 2023Dhaka residents endured the warmest day in the capital in 58 years. The greatest temperature recorded till 3:00pm, according to the met office, was 40.4 degrees Celsius. The heat was much more intense because there was... -
Bangabazar clothing market razed by devastating fire, leaves traders locals in distress
Apr 4, 2023A massive fire has engulfed Bangabazar, one of the largest clothing markets in Dhaka, causing extensive damage and leaving traders and residents in distress. The market, which is constructed of tin and wood and features a... -
At least 13 killed in India temple collapse
Mar 30, 2023According to officials, at least 13 devotees died and more than a dozen were rescued on Thursday after they fell into a well at a Hindu temple in India. The incident happened in the central city... -
Death toll rises to 17 in explosion at Siddique Bazar
Mar 7, 2023The number of people killed and wounded as a result of the explosion at a building in the capital’s Siddique Bazar has risen to 17. More fatalities are anticipated as a result of the event. At...
