Kazakhstan finds its ‘largest’ rare earths deposit

Kazakhstan discovered its largest deposit of rare earth metals, containing around one million tonnes of the elements that are seen as vital for the future economy, the Central Asian country said yesterday.
2 April 2025, 18:42 PM

Dhaka hopeful of Yunus-Modi meeting

The much-expected meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok tomorrow.
2 April 2025, 18:30 PM

2 bodies recovered in Nilphamari, Rangpur

Police have recovered two bodies from separate water bodies
2 April 2025, 12:54 PM

Man, nephew killed as private car hits motorcycle in Kushtia

The accident took place around 1:30am on the Kushtia-Jhenaidah highway
2 April 2025, 05:36 AM

Farmers in crisis as tea estate diverts canal's course

The Halda Valley Tea Estate is currently extracting water at three separate points using heavy pumps -- an act that violates the Water Act 2013 and is punishable under the law
1 April 2025, 09:32 AM

Arrears, bonuses: TNZ group agrees to Tk 3cr payout

The workers of TNZ Group have decided to suspend their demonstration for a week upon the assurance of receiving Tk 3 crore ahead of Eid.
29 March 2025, 19:48 PM

Carrot farmers count losses as prices plummet

Farmers across five districts in Rangpur division are facing significant losses due to a sharp drop in carrot prices this year..Many farmers said their production cost was Tk 9-10 per kilogramme, but the vegetable is now selling wholesale at only Tk 5-6 per kg, leaving them frustrated..
29 March 2025, 19:00 PM

Dhaka secures $2.1b investment pledge from China

President Xi agreed to encourage Chinese firms to move manufacturing to Bangladesh
28 March 2025, 12:32 PM

Bangladesh welcomes Chinese participation in Teesta project

Joint statement also mentions cooperation in maritime affairs, infrastructure, trade, One-China policy
28 March 2025, 08:40 AM

2 journos attacked at Barishal court

Two journalists were assaulted while covering an event at the Barishal court premises yesterday afternoon, with assailants also setting fire to a motorcycle, eyewitnesses and victims said.
27 March 2025, 21:33 PM

Asiruddin Ahmed’s death anniversary

The 26th death anniversary of Asiruddin Ahmed, retired co-operative inspector of Rangpur, will be observed today, said a press release.
27 March 2025, 21:23 PM

Yunus now heading towards Beijing to hold talks with President Xi

The chief adviser will be received by Sun Weidong, Vice Minister of China
27 March 2025, 11:46 AM

Govt sincere in addressing workers' rightful demands: home ministry

The ministry also warned against any disruptions in the name of unjustified demands
27 March 2025, 08:34 AM

There is no such thing as a 'second independence': Mirza Abbas

BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas today dismissed the notion of a "second independence", asserting that such claims undermine the historic Liberation War of 1971
26 March 2025, 05:45 AM

Two children drown in Kurigram canal

Two children drowned in a canal in Tepakutir village under ​​Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram yesterday evening..The deceased are: Riya Moni, 4, daughter of Rubel Fakir of Teparkuti village; and Atiqur Rahman, 5, son of Rasel Mia of neighbouring Charbalabari village. They were cousins..<p
24 March 2025, 16:11 PM

JCD leader killed in clash over school committee

A leader of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was killed and at least 10 others were injured during a clash between two groups over the formation of a school committee in Kishoreganj’s Katiadi upazila yesterday.
22 March 2025, 21:09 PM

BNSB eye hospital: Taking eyecare facilities to the masses

Sajna Begum, an elderly widow from Barlekha upazila of Moulvibazar, had lost her eyesight and was unable to perform even basic tasks on her own.
22 March 2025, 20:47 PM

Cattle traders robbed of Tk 78 lakh in Tangail

A gang of criminals has allegedly robbed Tk 78 lakh from cattle traders by firing blanks in Tangail’s Mirzapur upazila..The incident took place on ​​Gorai-Sakhipur road in Nayapara area under Bashtail union after iftar this evening..Tangail Additional Superintendent of Police Abdulla
22 March 2025, 15:19 PM

Breaking fast, building bonds

At first glance, one might mistake it for a grand event -- rows of plates, glasses, water jugs, and an array of mouth-watering iftar items neatly arranged.
22 March 2025, 00:28 AM

Unrepaired for years, Kushiyara Dam leaves locals in peril

Every monsoon, as the Kushiyara River swells, the people of several villages across Moulvibazar Sadar upazila brace for the inevitable -- floodwaters creeping into their homes, submerging roads, and washing away their livelihoods..At the heart of this crisis lies the Kushiyara River Protec
21 March 2025, 23:54 PM
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