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Bangladesh is currently experiencing a significant cold wave, with the season’s lowest temperature recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius in both Chuadanga and Sirajganj districts this morning. This drastic drop in temperature has heavily disrupted daily life and routines. The government has directed the closure of all primary and secondary schools, including madrasas, if temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius. Despite this directive

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The United States will continue to take steps to deepen partnership with Bangladesh. "There are a number of steps that we have and will continue to take when it comes to deepening our partnership with Bangladesh," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel during a regular briefing at the US Department of State in Washington on January 22. The US official made the remark when a journalist wanted to know what specific action the US is considering

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Six people were injured on Tuesday (23 January) when a Myanmar military plane crashed in India’s Mizoram state. The plane had 14 people on board, including the pilot, at the time of crash reported The Hindustan Times. According to the primary reports, the Myanmar military plane overshot its landing at the Lengpui airport in Mizoram. The Chinese-made Shaanxi Y-8 turboprop skidded off the tarmac shortly before midday.

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The local producer of Royal Enfield motorcycles, Ifad Motors, plans to introduce the brand to the nation by May. It is currently searching for dealers across the nation and will begin selling four 350cc Royal Enfield bikes in July. The price of each model—Classic, Bullet, Hunter, and Meteor—will vary according on the currency rate and be produced locally, according to Taskeen Ahmed, an Ifad Group director.

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A member of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) who sustained injuries after being shot by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) along the Dhannokhola border under Benapole upazila of Jashore early Monday, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in India, BGB said on Tuesday (23 January). The deceased, Raisuddin, 35, was posted at the BGB-49 Battalion in Jashore, said a media release signed by Lt Col Md Jamil, commander of

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Three people were killed in a collision between a truck and a pickup-van in Taldighi area on Mymensingh-Sherpur road under Tarakanda upazila of Mymensingh district on Tuesday morning. The deceased were identified as pickup-van driver Kamrul Islam, 22, son of Abdul Latif, Abdul Kadir, 45, son of Usan Ali and Mizanur Rahman, 48, son of Ramjan, hailing from Haluaghat upazila of the same district. Police and locals said, the Sherpur-bound truck collided

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After the dust has settled from the 12th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, a perplexing question has taken center stage in the political arena – who will occupy the opposition benches? The Independents, a majority of whom are ruling party leaders, have secured the second-largest number of seats, leaving observers pondering the formation of an opposition alliance.

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In their second encounter of the ICC U-19 World Cup in Bloemfontein on Monday (22 January), Bangladesh overcame Ireland by six wickets, recovering from their crushing setback at the hands of reigning champions India. The youthful Tigers improved their chances of making it to the Super Six stage with the victory. In their 84-run loss against India, Bangladesh`s batting was found wanting. However, they bounced back against their Irish opponents, reaching the target of 236 runs in 46.5 overs with six wickets remaining.

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Ferries on the Paturia-Daulatdia route are facing severe operational challenges, posing risks to the lives of passengers navigating the Padma River. Investigations reveal that a majority of the ferries on this route are outdated and in poor condition, with malfunctioning fog lights—installed at a cost of Tk 5 crore to enhance winter navigation—adding to the difficulties. On October 27, 2021, the `Amanat Shah` ferry, which was unfit

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In spite of a global economic slowdown, Bangladesh`s apparel exports to Russia and China have bounced back to growth, which was earlier hindered by inflation caused by war. According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), apparel exports in July-December of the 2024 fiscal year rose by 29 percent in Russia and 44.50 percent in China. In non-traditional markets, exports grew by 12.28 percent, while Bangladesh experienced a

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed relevant authorities to take legal action, including imprisoning market manipulators, as part of measures to manage the country`s commodity prices. Hasina, the ruling Awami League`s president, issued the order while chairing the party`s working committee meeting on Monday (22 January) evening at her official residence Ganabhaban in Dhaka.

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