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Rivers turning into dumping zone for dead bodies

Staff Correspondent: Residents say rivers around Dhaka have become dumping zones for bodies after killings, sparking fear and insecurity among those who use the waterways. In 2024, on average 36

EC clears polls action plan

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) has approved an action plan for the 13th parliamentary elections and will announce the roadmap on Thursday, August 28. EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed

If sustainable submersible dams built in haor, agro production will increase: Rizwana

TDS Desk: Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said if sustainable submersible dams are built in haor region, it will increase production in the agricultural sector, ensure the

Letter sent to US State Dept for action over incident at Bangladesh Consulate in NY

TDS Desk: A letter has been sent to the local police, the Mayor’s office and the US State Department, requesting action regarding the incident at the Bangladesh Consulate General in

Demarcation talks: Gazipur backs EC; Manikganj, Munshiganj demand more seats

TDS Desk: Gazipur representatives on Tuesday showered praise on the Election Commission (EC) during the hearings on constituency demarcation for the initiative to increase the number of parliamentary seats in

Foreigner detained with cocaine worth Tk130cr at Dhaka airport

Staff Correspondent: Customs intelligence officials detained a foreign female passenger with cocaine worth an estimated Tk130 crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital early on Tuesday. The arrest