October 21, 2025

Bodies of Two Students Recovered from Bhairab River

Meherpur: The bodies of two students who went missing while bathing near the Ratanpur-Rashikpur sluice gate in Mujibnagar upazila of the district were recovered from the Bhairab River six hours later on Monday night. One body was recovered around 8:00…

Temperatures Likely to Remain Unchanged Across Bangladesh

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country in the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00am today. However, sporadic rain or thunder showers are likely in…

Women’s Football Team Departs for Friendly Matches in Bangkok

Dhaka: Bangladesh national women’s football team has departed this morning for Bangkok to play two FIFA International Friendly matches against the Thailand women’s national team.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, these friendly matches are p…

EC Plans Central Cell to Combat AI Misuse During Polls

Dhaka: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin today announced that the Election Commission (EC) is planning to establish a central cell aimed at combating artificial intelligence (AI) generated misinformation and disinformation in the lea…

Bus Rams Truck on Jhenaidah-Magura Highway; 1 Dead, 5 Injured

Jhenaidah: A truck helper was killed when a passenger bus rammed a roadside truck from behind in the Char Mile area on Jhenaidah-Magura Highway in Sadar upazila of the district early today, leaving five others injured. The deceased, Alimul Islam, was …

Crab Farming Gains Momentum in Maheshkhali Upazila

Maheshkhali: Crab farming is rapidly gaining popularity in Maheshkhali Upazila of Cox’s Bazar district. Surrounded by the sea, this island holds great promise for crab cultivation, with thousands of locals now involved in crab and shrimp farming.

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GED’s Economic Outlook Presents Cautious Optimism

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s latest Economic Update and Outlook portrays a picture of cautious optimism for the coming months, with inflation showing signs of moderation.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the October 2025 report released by the Gene…

ICAB Urges Robust Implementation of IFRS 9 for Financial Stability

Dhaka: Experts at a webinar today emphasized the need for proper implementation of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9, highlighting its importance for robust modelling, reliable data, and cohesive coordination between risk and fi…

Bitter Gourd Farming Gains Momentum Among Farmers in Faridpur

Faridpur: Bitter gourd cultivation has gained popularity in Saltha upazila of Faridpur district in recent years, with farmers reaping significant profits in the recent times. Encouraged by success stories, more farmers are turning to bitter gourd farm…