Continuous rainfall and upstream mountain runoff from India have caused rising water levels in four rivers of Moulvibazar district. The Juri River is currently flowing 102 centimeters above the danger level. Additionally, the water levels in the Monu, Dhalai and Kushiyara rivers have also increased. If the rain continues, there is a potential risk of flooding. Since early morning on ...

The government has announced another round of fuel price adjustments, reducing the prices of diesel, petrol, and octane while increasing the price of kerosene. The new rates, effective from June 1, were published in a notification by the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources on Saturday. According to the latest pricing: diesel has been reduced by Tk 2, now ...

The prosecution is set to formally file charges against former ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday (June 1) at the International Crimes Tribunal over allegations of crimes against humanity related to July Mass Uprising. Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim has said that the trial proceedings may be broadcast live on BTV Sunday, subject to the tribunal’s permission. “Formal charges against ...

In just three hours of heavy rain, most of Sylhet city was flooded, causing serious waterlogging and immense suffering for residents. The rainwater reached knee to waist level in several neighborhoods, paralyzing normal life. The Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet, was similarly inundated, resulting in considerable distress for both patients and medical personnel. Although the sky remained overcast throughout ...

Environment Aviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday urged the youth to shun the lure of power, financial irregularities and corruption. Instead, she urged them to dedicate themselves to serve the nation. Rizwana Hasan made this comment while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion titled “Manifesto Talk: Youth, Environment and Climate”at the Department of Environment in the capital. Rizwana ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus left Tokyo on Saturday (May 31) for home, wrapping up his four-day official tour to Japan. He departed from Narita International Airport for Dhaka at 11:20AM (Tokyo time) on a flight of Singapore Airlines, concluding his very successful trip, his Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder. He said Prof Yunus is scheduled to reach ...

One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties. “We are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation” of the concert, the Capital Pride Alliance, the main World Pride organizer, said in a Friday statement. “Updates about the relocated Opening Ceremony program will ...

Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will lock horns in Saturday’s Champions League final with the French side hoping to win European club football’s biggest prize for the first time and the Italians eyeing their fourth title. The match, which kicks off at Bayern Munich’s 75,000-capacity Allianz Arena at 9:00pm (1900 GMT), pits an experienced Inter against a PSG team appearing ...

There is a serene joy in surrendering to the colours, simplicity, and beauty of nature. At the end of the day, it is nature that teaches us to live anew and embrace positivity. Inspired by this simple yet profound thought, the country’s leading fashion brand Le Reve has unveiled a stunning Eid-ul-Adha 2025 collection titled “Devotion.” Le Reve’s CEO, Monnujan ...

Recent meta-analyses of studies on the benefits of consuming almonds published in a peer-reviewed journal have shown that the tree nut does leave an ameliorative impact in a multitude of sectors. The results suggest that almond consumption results in small reductions in weight, LDL cholesterol and diastolic blood pressure, as well as improved glycaemic responses in Asian Indians. These results ...