Police fired sound grenades to disperse the 17th batch registered job aspirants of NTRCA, who were tried to enter Bangladesh Secretariatdefying the police barrier. Around 1:25PM on Sunday, the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA job aspirants tried to enter the Secretariat with ‘Long March to Secretariat’ procession for their three demands, which triggered police personnel to fire sound ...

Five people were killed when a helicopter carrying six passengers crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Aryan Aviation helicopter was flying from Guptkashi to Kedarnath Dham with pilgrims on board. During the 10-minute journey, the chopper crashed between Gaurikund and Sonprayag. According to Uttarakhand Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Law and Order, Dr. V. Murugeshan, six ...

Overnight missile attacks launched by Iran on Israel have left at least eight people dead, including children, and injured nearly 200 others, according to Israeli emergency services. In the central region, four people, among them a 10-year-old boy, were killed when a rocket struck the area. Around 100 others were wounded, said a spokesperson from Magen David Adom (MDA). An ...

The World Bank has approved a $250 million loan for Bangladesh to enhance transparency, accountability, and institutional efficiency across five key government agencies. The financing, titled the Strengthening Institutions for Transparency and Accountability (SITA) project, was approved by the World Bank’s Executive Directors in Washington, D.C., according to a press release issued by the bank. Under the SITA project, the ...

The stage is set for the most expansive edition of FIFA Club World Cup, kicking off early Sunday in the United States. For the first time in the tournament’s history, 32 clubs from around the world will compete, bringing together 1,006 footballers; an unprecedented gathering of global talent. While fans eagerly await marquee clashes like Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly, ...

World football is on the brink of a historic transformation as the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on Sunday in the United States. For FIFA President Gianni Infantino, this is more than just a tournament; it marks the beginning of a new chapter in the global game. The competition opens with a high-stakes match between Lionel Messi’s ...

A man was killed in a lightning strike while trying to chase cattle away from a grassy field near his home at Kakailchao union under Azmiriganj upazila in Habiganj district on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Alamgir Mia, 40, son of Quddus Mia from Ghardai village in the upazila. According to locals, Alamgir was struck by lightning during rainfall ...

Vehicles which have become unfit and exceeded their economic lifespan, will not be allowed to ply, said Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday. “Vehicles got stuck on highways as some unfit vehicles were out of order.” The adviser stated this while talking to reporters on the first working day after a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday at ...

After Eid-ul-Azha vacation, supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain and the Dhaka City South Corporation (DSCC) employee unions again took position in front Nagar Bhaban on Sunday. From the morning, Ishraque’s supporters gathered at Nagar Bhaban to hold protest demanding that Ishraque be given the mayoral responsibilities of the DSCC. Later around 11AM, Ishraque Hossain entered the Nagar Bhaban and ...

All government, semi-government offices, banks and financial institutions reopened on Sunday (June 15) after 10-day of Eid-ul-Azha holiday. Many people are returning from their village homes to the capital even this morning to join office. The second-largest religious festival for Muslims in Bangladesh, Eid-ul-Azha, was celebrated on June 7. June 4 marked the last working day for government officials and ...