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Ex-Jubodal Leader Arrested with Arms and Ammunition in Khulna

Khulna: A joint forces team arrested a former Jubodal leader along with arms and ammunition in Khulna city early today. The arrested individual has been identified as Kamruzzaman Tuku, former president of the 31 no-ward Jubodal of Khulna City Corporat…

Efforts Underway to Reinstate Awami League, Says Asif Mahmud

Dhaka: Advisor to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, has stated that initiatives are being undertaken to facilitate the return of the Awami League (AL)…

Savar: The Department of Environment of the Bangladesh government recently declared Savar Upazila, a city in central Bangladesh, a degraded airshed. An analysis of data from the department’s continuous air quality monitoring stations showed that the annual average ambient air quality in Savar was almost three times worse than the national standard.

According to Global Voices, a 2023 study reported the presence of over 200 brick kilns in Savar, which are used to produce bricks for the construction industry. These kilns emit smoke, worsening the air pollution issues. This situation, along with its…

Eid-e-Miladunnabi Celebrated with Religious Fervor in Magura

Magura: The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi was observed today in the district with due religious fervor and respect. On this significant occasion, the Islamic Foundation organized a series of events, including an Islamic cultural competition, a discussion mee…

Buddhist Community Observes Madhu Purnima in Khagrachari

Khagrachari: The Buddhist community in Khagrachari is observing Madhu Purnima, one of their most sacred festivals, with solemnity and devotion. Since Saturday morning, religious rituals and ceremonies have been held at monasteries across the district …