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Iran media releases images claiming downed US jet
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (110+ words) Iran media releases images claiming downed US jet'Newagebd.net Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency says it has obtained images of a US fighter jet it says was shot down over central Iran by IRGC air defences, reported Aljazeera. The outlet…...
Another BCB director steps down
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (239+ words) Another director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board stepped down as Yasir Mohammed Faysal Ashique submitted his resignation from his position on Thursday." Yasir, who was one of the two directors nominated by the National Sports Council, had been serving as…...
Fund shortage stalls reopening of sugar mills: minister
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (157+ words) Commerce minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said that the reopening of the Shyampur and Setabganj sugar mills could not proceed as the Finance Division rejected a fund allocation proposal. Replying to a question from a Dinajpur-4 lawmaker Akhtaruzzaman Mia…...
DMP drive to reclaim city pavements, roads continues
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (325+ words) 51 jailed, Tk 2.61 lakh realised in fines Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Thursday continued its drive in several areas of the capital to reclaim footpaths and roads, ensuring smooth pedestrian movement and easing traffic congestion by removing illegal encroachers. The traffic divisions…...
Huge amount of oil spills from derailed wagons
19+ hour, 42+ min ago (658+ words) Rail communication with Sylhet resumes after 19hrs Rail communication between Sylhet division and the rest of the country resumed on Thursday after about 19 hours following derailment of six wagons of an oil tanker in Mantala area in Habiganj district. The snapping…...
Sports minister calls for open playgrounds nationwide
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (427+ words) State minister for youth and sports Aminul Haque on Thursday said that community playgrounds in Dhaka and across Bangladesh will be open to the public and will be free of charge as the government look to revive sports. "From now…...
Individual adaptation in a systemic fuel crisis
22+ hour, 33+ min ago (718+ words) FOR most people in Bangladesh, a fuel crisis is something experienced every day. It shows up in rising transport fares, increased costs for groceries, longer commutes and the quiet but persistent stress of adjusting daily routines to accommodate price changes....
Why Bangladesh must digitise its toll system
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (203+ words) A digital toll system would bring immediate benefits. First, it would reduce congestion at toll plazas. Vehicles could pass through seamlessly without stopping for cash transactions, improving traffic flow, reducing emissions, and saving time. For a country where logistics efficiency…...
Italy football chief resigns after World Cup disaster
1+ day, 44+ min ago (409+ words) The head of Italy's football federation resigned on Thursday, falling on his sword after the men's national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Gabriele Gravina revealed he would step down as the country's top football official…...
Bangladesh face India in final today
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (369+ words) SAFF U20 CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Bangladesh will be looking to regain the SAFF Under-20 Championship title when they face holders India in the final of the tournament at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives, today. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:00pm Bangladesh…...