Opening the floodgates

For the first time in generations, Bangladesh’s entire south-eastern region is facing its worst flooding in history affecting millions of people. The cause? Indian authorities opened the gates of the Dumbur Reservoir in Tripura for the first time in three decades, releasing massive volumes of water into an already rain-soaked region.  Could there have been flooding without…

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Lakshmipur reels under severe flooding

Around 600,000 have been stranded by floods triggered by excessive rainfall and unusual tides under the influence of the monsoon in the coastal district of Lakshmipur. Hundreds of low-lying villages as well as four municipal towns have been affected by the unprecedented floods, disrupting daily life, said locals. Since Thursday morning, water levels have been…

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Hanging bridge submerges in Rangamati

The hanging bridge in Rangamati has been submerged due to the rise in the water level of Kaptai Lake. Rangamati Tourism Authority has temporarily banned crossing the Hanging Bridge from Friday morning. Rangamati Tourism CorporationManager Alok Bikash Chakma said: “The bridge sank on Thursday night.  We have banned tourists from moving on the bridge since…

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Strict action, instructions issued for negligence of medical care

The health department has issued instructions to take strict legal action against those involved in medical negligence.  On Sunday (August 18), the Health Care Department issued instructions in this regard. The matter was informed in a circular signed by Muhammad Jasim Uddin, Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology. According…

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Electricity and gas prices are not increasing

All ongoing activities under the controversial Electricity and Energy Fast Supply Special Act have been suspended for the time being. However, this special law, known as the Exemption Clause, will keep contracts already executed. However, the agreements will be reviewed. At the same time, the process of increasing the price of electricity and gas will…

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ফোনে আড়িপাতায় বিতর্কিত সংস্থা ‘এনটিএমসি’র বিলুপ্তি দাবি

ন্যাশনাল টেলিকমিউনিকেশন মনিটরিং সেন্টারকে (এনটিএমসি) বিতর্কিত সংস্থা উল্লেখ করে এর বিলুপ্তির দাবি করেছে বাংলাদেশ মুঠোফোন গ্রাহক অ্যাসোসিয়েশন। আজ শনিবার গণমাধ্যমে পাঠানো এক বিবৃতিতে সংগঠনটির সভাপতি মহিউদ্দিন আহমেদ এ দাবি জান বিবৃতিতে তিনি বলেন, এনটিএমসি মানুষের মৌলিক মানবাধিকার ক্ষুণ্ন করেছে। নাগরিকের মুঠোফোনে আড়িপাতা, ডিভাইস নজরদারিতে রাখা, ফেসবুক-মেসেঞ্জার, এক্স, টেলিগ্রাম, ভাইবার, ইমো ও স্কাইপিতে এমনকি ওয়েবসাইট ব্লক…

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Jamaat-e-Islami and Gono Odhikar Parishad leaders exchange views; calls to bring the offenders of the massacre to the justice

A view-exchanging meeting between Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Gono Odhikar Parishad was held on Sunday, 11th August, 2024. Two party leaders discussed the prevailing situation of the country and everyone in the meeting emphasized on establishing peace and order in the country. All the countrymen were urged to be alert so that no miscreant can foil…

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New Bangladesh government says working to ‘resolve’ attacks on minorities

Since PM Hasina’s flight abroad, numerous attacks have been reported against Hindu households, temples and businesses. Bangladesh’s new interim government says it is working to resolve attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities reported after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hindus are the largest minority faith in mostly Muslim Bangladesh, and many are…

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