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16 BGB platoons deployed for Sherpur-3 polls

Ahead of the election in Sherpur-3 (Sreebardi-Jhenaigati) constituency scheduled for April 9, Border Guard Bangladesh has deployed its 16 platoons to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful voting process. Following

Death toll in Keranigaj fire rises to six

Another body was found after a fire broke out at a gas lighter manufacturing factory in Dhaka’s Keraniganj area on Saturday afternoon, rising the death toll to six. Fire Service

Rajshahi 2nd worst-hit by measles after Dhaka

Rajshahi division has emerged as the second worst-hit region after Dhaka in the ongoing measles outbreak, while the government begins today an emergency measles vaccination drive in 30 hotspot upazilas

Heatwave to intensify in April, temperature nears 40°C

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast that one to two severe heatwaves may hit the country in the running month, alongside several spells of mild to moderate heatwaves. The ongoing

China fuelling Iran’s ballistic missiles: The Telegraph

Ships believed to be carrying Chinese chemicals for missile fuel have arrived in Iran, raising questions about Beijing’s support for the regime. Four sanctioned Iran-flagged vessels have docked at Iranian

US special forces enter Iran to rescue downed airman

US special forces entered Iran on Friday night to rescue a crew member of a downed fighter jet. Iran shot down a US F-15 over its airspace, the first fighter

Banking hours rescheduled amid energy-saving drive

Bangladesh Bank has set new office and transaction hours for all scheduled banks, effective from Sunday, as part of nationwide efforts to conserve fuel and electricity. According to a circular

Bangladesh beat India on penalties to regain SAFF U-20 title

Bangladesh regained the SAFF Under-20 Championship title by beating four-time champions India 4-3 on penalties after the regulation time of the 8th edition final ended goalless at the National Stadium