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4-Member Committee Formed to Investigate Train Derailment

Dhaka: A four-member investigation committee has been formed by the railway authorities to probe the cause of the derailment of the Nil Sagar Express traveling from Dhaka to Chilahati in Nilphamari. The committee will be led by the chief transport off…

Gunman Killed, VA Employee Injured in Shooting at Georgia Clinic

Jasper: A gunman was shot dead by police after opening fire at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in the US state of Georgia, leaving one employee injured, authorities said. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in the town of Jasper, wher…

Asian Shares Climb as Oil Prices Decline Despite Iran Strikes

Moscow: Asian stock markets advanced on Wednesday, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, as oil prices eased slightly despite a series of attacks by Iran on its Gulf neighbors. U.S. stock futures also rose 0.6% following moderate gains on Wall Street…

Eid 2026 Countdown Begins: Will Shawwal Crescent Appear Today?

Riyadh: Several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, are going to attempt to sight the Shawwal crescent today (Wednesday) evening, as they mark the 29th day of Ramadan. Other countries expected to conduct moon sightin…

Main Eid Congregation Scheduled at National Eidgah at 8:30 am

Dhaka: The country’s principal Eid congregation is set to take place at the National Eidgah at 8:30 am to mark the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, will lead the prayers. In case of any un…

RAB-13 Tightens Security in Rangpur Division Marking Eid-ul-Fitr

Rangpur: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 has strengthened security in Rangpur division to ensure smooth journey of people returning home on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr and to control law and order and traffic congestion. The elite force has e…