Biden signs executive order to protect abortion rights President Biden signed an executive order on Friday aimed at protecting abortion rights in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The order directs the Department of Health and Human Services to take steps…
Four Arrested in Savar’s Ashulia in Student-Public Killing Case Nahid Hasan Hridoy, Savar Correspondent Ashulia police have arrested four accused in a case filed over the indiscriminate shooting and killing during the anti-discrimination student-public movement. Today, Thursday (January 16), they were sent to court seeking a 7-day remand. Earlier, on Wednesday night, they were…
Bhutan Holds Fourth Parliamentary Elections Thimphu, Bhutan – Bhutan held its fourth parliamentary elections on Tuesday, with voters casting ballots to elect 47 members of the lower house of parliament. The elections were held under a proportional representation system, with each voter casting a single vote for a party. The party with the most votes…
Bangladesh’s Noise Pollution Is a Growing Concern Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 4, 2024 Noise pollution is a growing concern in Bangladesh, with the capital city of Dhaka being ranked the world’s most polluted city in terms of noise levels. According to a 2023 study by the World Health Organization, the average noise level in Dhaka is…
Allegations of Fertilizer and Seed Sales Against Palashbari Upazila Agriculture Sub-Assistant Officer Allegation of irregularities and corruption against agriculture officer- Gaibandha: Allegations of irregularities and corruption have been raised against the Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer (BS) of Palashbari Upazila Agriculture Office, Khairul Islam. The allegations state that he withdrew 125 kg of monsoon paddy seeds…
**Doctor Arrested Following Maternal Death Incident in Gopalganj** A case has been filed regarding the maternal death incident due to the negligence of a doctor at the United Hospital and Diagnostic Center in Kotwali Para, Gopalganj. On Friday (March 15), the deceased mother Afrozar’s mother Monika Begum filed a case with the Kotwali Para…
School Student Drowns in Suptadhara Waterfall, Sitakunda Chittagong: A school student drowned in the Suptadhara Waterfall in Sitakunda. The deceased has been identified as Tahmid Mumtasir Chowdhury, an 18-year-old resident of Rauzan sub-district. Tahmid was preparing for his SSC examinations this year from the Chittagong Metropolitan Police School. On Wednesday (April 17th) around 3…
Death due to Corona after 11 days Another person has died from the coronavirus in the country after March 8th. The death occurred between 8:00 a.m. on Monday (March 18) and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday (March 19), as reported in a press release from the Health Department. According to the press release, the deceased…
A former chairman and Awami League activist has passed away in the Bogura District Jail. Sajedul Islam Russell, Staff Correspondent, Bogura. Md. Abdul Matin Mithu (65), an Awami League worker, died in Bogura District Jail. He was the son of Mozahar Ali from Boitia Bhanga in Gabtali Upazila, Bogura, and had previously served as…
Kenya Floods Kill 42: Dam Breaks, Swamping Villages Heavy rains in East African nation Kenya have caused a dam to break, killing at least 42 people, a local governor told AFP on Monday (April 29). The floods have inundated several villages. Flooding from excessive rainfall Flooding has been widespread across Kenya for several days due…
