70% broadband internet to be restored by tonight: ISPAB
Shawdesh Desk; Around 79-80% of broadband internet services will be restored by tonight (Wednesday), according to Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB). ISPAB President Emdadul Hoque told UNB that ReadMore
2 KNF members killed in joint forces’ drive in Bandarban
Shawdesh desk; Two members of armed separatist group Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) were killed in a drive conducted by the joint forces in Bandarban on Wednesday morning. The identities of ReadMore
UAE jails 57 Bangladeshis for protests: State media
Shawdesh desk: The United Arab Emirates has handed lengthy prison sentences to 57 Bangladeshi expatriates for protesting against their government while in the Gulf country where demonstrations are banned, state ReadMore
Mudslides in Ethiopia killed at least 229
Shawdesh Desk: Mudslides triggered by heavy rain in a remote part of Ethiopia have killed at least 229 people, including many who tried to rescue survivors, local authorities said Tuesday, ReadMore
Curfew to be lifted once situation normalises: Home Minister
Shawdesh desk: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has announced that the curfew will be lifted once the situation normalises. The exact number of deaths resulting from police firing during the ReadMore
Traffic congestion hits Dhaka despite fewer public transports
Shawdesh desk: Although the number of public transport remained lower than usual, traffic congestion surged at various points in the capital due to a sudden rush of vehicles on Wednesday. ReadMore
Malaysia can fully manufacture Perodua car in Bangladesh: PM
Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today invited Malaysia to set up facilities to fully manufacture their Perodua brand car in Bangladesh. She made the call when outgoing Malaysian High ReadMore
Banks face cash withdrawal surge as branches reopen
Shawdesh Desk: Banks experienced a surge in cash withdrawals today as they reopened certain branches following three days of additional general holidays. Many people also visited branches to pay electricity, ReadMore
