Heavy rainfall and upstream water flow forced officials to open every sluice gate at Teesta Barrage on Monday morning. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre recorded water levels at 52.18 centimeters, surpassing the danger threshold by three centimeters at Dalia Point. Forecasters predict continued rising waters over the next day, threatening low-lying areas across five northern districts. Multiple unions in Lalmonirhat already face inundation as floodwaters spread through char lands and riverside communities. Officials have issued alerts to residents living near the riverbank.
Farmers express deep concern about additional crop destruction after losing harvests three times during the August flooding. Many agricultural workers...
Authorities charged 90 individuals and 150 unidentified persons after repeated transportation blockades disrupted Bhanga upazila in Faridpur district. Sub-inspector Habibur Rahman submitted the complaint late Sunday under the Speedy Trial Act provisions. MM Siddiq Mia faces primary charges as chairman of Algi Union Parishad and movement coordinator. Detective forces apprehended him Saturday night from Chandhat union in Nagarkanda upazila. Hamirdi Union Parishad chairman Md Khokon Mia received secondary charges.
Demonstrators blocked the Dhaka-Khulna highway at Swadi on September 11 under Siddiq Mia's leadership. Protesters toppled trees and ignited tires while displaying aggressive behavior toward authorities. The unrest began when the...
President Trump addressed foreign worker concerns through a Truth Social statement on Sunday, following mass arrests at a Georgia construction site. Immigration officials detained 475 people, primarily South Korean nationals, during a September 4 raid at a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery facility. Authorities claimed the workers violated visa terms or lacked proper employment authorization.
The operation represented the largest workplace enforcement action under Trump's current immigration policies. Officials chose not to pursue deportations despite the arrests. Photos showing detained workers in restraints sparked significant concern throughout South Korea.
Seoul facilitated worker repatriation by Friday as President Lee Jae...
Rajshahi University officials confirmed that thirty-nine students secured hall council positions without facing opposition during recent campus elections. The university election commission made this announcement on Sunday, September 14. Begum Khaleda Zia Hall produced the highest number of uncontested winners with ten students, while Rahmatunnnesa Hall followed with nine successful candidates. July-36 Hall contributed seven winners, and Rokeya Hall added six more to the total count.
Three halls will operate with incomplete executive boards after receiving zero nomination papers for specific positions. Rokeya, July-36, and Rahmatunnnesa Halls each face one vacant executive role. Professor Setaur Rahman, the Chief Returning Officer...
Economic indicators from China revealed a disappointing performance in August, as manufacturing output and consumer spending failed to meet analyst expectations. The National Bureau of Statistics reported manufacturing activity expanded by 5.2 percent compared with the previous year. This growth rate represents the weakest expansion recorded since August of the prior year. Consumer retail activity increased by 3.4 percent annually during the same period. These figures mark the most sluggish retail performance since November and demonstrate persistent weakness within the global economy's second-largest market.
Professor Muhammad Yunus presented recognition honors to twelve young volunteers during a Monday ceremony at his Dhaka office. The awards ceremony took place at Shapla Hall and celebrated exceptional community service contributions. These individuals received the Youth Volunteer Award 2025 for their remarkable social impact work. The Ministry of Youth and Sports coordinated the presentation event. Recipients were selected across five distinct award categories.
The honorees demonstrated outstanding dedication through their volunteer efforts across various sectors. Among those recognized was Afida Khondokar, who leads the Bangladesh women's national football team as captain. The ceremony highlighted the valuable role young people play in...
Bangladesh Water Development Board officials monitor rising waters as the Teesta River nears critical levels in Nilphamari district. Heavy rainfall and upstream water flow have pushed river levels to within one centimeter of the established danger mark at Dalia Teesta Barrage Point. The measurement recorded at 9 am on September 15 shows significant deterioration from the previous evening when waters remained three centimeters below the 52.15-meter danger threshold. Fifteen villages across multiple unions in Dimla upazila face renewed flooding threats as low-lying areas begin experiencing water accumulation.
August flooding occurred when river levels exceeded safe limits by 15 centimeters at the same monitoring location. Water...
Student demonstrators gathered outside Nepal's parliament building when security forces opened fire on September 8. The violence killed 72 protesters and wounded 458 others during student-organized demonstrations against government corruption. Student Aditya Rawal sustained bullet wounds while attempting to help fallen protesters. Medical staff at Civil Service Hospital treated numerous casualties as tear gas spread through the facility. The unrest represented Nepal's worst violence since the civil war ended in 2008.
Economic frustration drove the protests as unemployment affects one-fifth of young Nepalis between the ages of 15 and 24. The Himalayan nation maintains a GDP per capita of just $1,447 among its 30 million residents...
Governor Kathy Hochul announced her support for Zohran Mamdani ahead of November's mayoral contest. The Democratic leader made this decision after private discussions with the 33-year-old progressive candidate. Mamdani secured 56.4 percent of primary votes against former Governor Andrew Cuomo. His platform centers on affordable housing initiatives and free public transportation. The activist has pledged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu based on International Criminal Court charges.
Cuomo continues his campaign despite the primary defeat. Recent polling data shows Mamdani maintains a substantial advantage over his Republican opponent. Several high-profile Democratic officials have withheld their endorsements from the...
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