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NCP convener Nasiruddin Patwari’s convoy attacked, 4 hurt

The convey of Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), came under attack in Jashore’s Benapole bazar on Wednesday afternoon. Four people were injured in the incident

Defaulted loans surge by Tk 31,488cr in 3 months

Defaulted loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector increased by Tk 31,488 crore within three months at the end of March 2026, mainly due to poor recovery and interest servicing. Data from

United States congratulates Khalilur on election as UNGA president

The United States has congratulated foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly which will begin in September this year.

Seven people killed in drone attack on bus in Russia-held eastern Ukraine

A drone strike killed seven people and wounded 11 as it hit a bus in Russia-occupied eastern Ukraine, Moscow-installed authorities in the Donetsk region said Wednesday. The incident comes a

Mamata’s remark on Hadi murder not Bangladesh’s matter to discuss: Shama Obaed

Referring to remarks made by West Bengal’s former chief minister Mamata Banerjee, state minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Wednesday said comments made by a political leader in

21 people killed in New Delhi hotel fire, says police

At least 21 people were killed on Wednesday after a fire swept through a hotel in New Delhi, police said. ‘It is with profound sorrow that 21 persons have been

Mild to moderate heatwave grips parts of Bangladesh

A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping across several parts of the country and it may continue, according to a bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Wednesday morning.

Bangladesh hikes retail power tariff prices by Tk 1.52 per kWh

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission on Wednesday increased the retail power tariff by Tk 1.52 per kilowatt-hour. The new retail power tariff, which takes effect from the current month, stands