August 14, 2025

Teesta River Surpasses Danger Level, Residents Seek Shelter

Lalmonirhat: Due to continuous heavy rains and upstream hill inundation for several days, the water of the Teesta river is flowing above the danger level.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the water level of the Teesta river was recorded at…

High Court to Address Concerns Over Stone Looting at Bholaganj

Sylhet: The High Court (HC) today announced that it will hear a petition on Sunday, August 17, regarding the alleged looting of stones in the Bholaganj area of Companiganj upazila, Sylhet. The petition seeks to hold accountable those responsible for t…

Launch Service Suspended in Bhola Due to Inclement Weather

Bhola: Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended launch services on 20 internal routes since the last three days due to inclement weather. The passengers in the coastal regions of the district are facing trouble for their movem…

Three Killed in Fatal Collision on Dhaka-Khulna Highway

Faridpur: Three people, including a woman, lost their lives and at least 15 others were injured in a head-on collision between two buses on Kanaipur Notun Bridge on the Dhaka-Khulna highway today. The identities of the deceased have not been confirmed…

15,000 Metres of Illegal Dragnet Seized in Manikganj

Manikganj: A mobile court has seized 15,000 metres of illegal dragnet from a shop near the Aricha Fish Market in the district. Executive Magistrate and Shibalaya Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Zakir Hossain conducted the drive yesterday.

Accordin…

Preparations Complete for Janmashtami Celebrations in Khulna

Dhaka: All preparations, including extensive security arrangements, have been completed in Khulna to ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations of Janmashtami, the second-largest religious festival of the Hindu community, beginning on August 16 across th…

FCA Protests Seizure of Gallamari Fish Farm in Khulna

Khulna: The BCS Fisheries Cadre Association (FCA) has raised objections against the takeover of the Gallamari Fish Seed Production Farm in Khulna, which has been repurposed as a residential hall. This action has led to the suspension of a World Bank-f…