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River water levels across Bangladesh have risen at 91 monitoring stations during recent measurements. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre reported that 23 stations recorded decreasing water levels. Five stations maintained steady levels according to the latest data. None of the 119...

Bangladesh opposition leaders sent seasonal fruits to Qatar's top government officials as a diplomatic gift. Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party arranged the delivery to show friendship between the nations. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime...

Dengue fever killed two people and sent 326 others to hospitals across Bangladesh during the past day. Health officials reported the new cases through Wednesday morning. The Directorate General of Health Services released the updated numbers. Barishal division saw the most admissions with 118...

Bangladesh's National Legal Aid Services Organization has helped more than 1.2 million people since 2009. The group released a new report on its website that shows how many citizens received free legal help. Government lawyers worked on behalf of poor people who could not pay for court...

More than 50,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims have completed their journey home after performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The holy pilgrimage took place on June 5 this year. Officials expect 768 more travelers to land in Dhaka through two separate flights today. M Lokman Hossain from the Religious Affairs...

Government workers have told job candidates they must finish important paperwork before a Thursday morning deadline. Candidates took oral exams for the 44th Bangladesh Civil Service test and qualify for special consideration under several programs. The Press Information Department announced...

Bangladesh Army officials arrested a man connected to violent attacks against the country's former top election official. Md. Hanif faces charges for joining the mob that targeted K M Nurul Huda at his home on June 22. Military forces turned Hanif over to local police custody one day after the...

Researchers from icddr,b partnered with several health organizations to share findings about pandemic readiness for working women. The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and SickKids Canada joined the effort. They focused on women...

Opposition groups want two election officials removed before Malawi votes next year. Activist organizations support the Democratic Progressive Party's demand to fire Annabel Mtalimanja and Andrew Mpesi from the Malawi Electoral Commission. The current government acts like the previous DPP...

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets crushed Moyale Barracks 3-0 at Kamuzu Stadium. The victory moved Bullets back to first place in the TNM Super League standings. Chikumbutso Salima, Sean McBrams and Chawanangwa Gumbo each found the net for the home team. A large crowd watched Bullets reclaim the top spot...

Silver Strikers defeated Karonga United 3-1 at Silver Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The victory pushed Silver from eighth place to fifth in the TNM Super League table. Both teams earned 15 points from eight games, but Silver moved ahead on goal difference. Karonga fell from fifth to sixth...

National Bank of Malawi will host a business expo for small companies at Gateway Mall during the weekend. The event celebrates International SME Day and brings together startups and established local brands. Small business owners will display their products and connect with customers. The bank...

Malawi officials warn people to stop wearing military and police uniforms without permission. Security Minister Ezekiel Peter Ching'oma said Tuesday that private guards, party members and regular citizens break the law when they dress like official forces. The practice creates safety risks for...

Students packed Mzuzu University over the weekend for a music festival featuring popular artist Eli Njuchi. The performer energized crowds during the Northern Region Mo626 Intercollege Social Weekend. National Bank of Malawi sponsored the event through its Mo626 program. Students from four...

False reports about former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo spread across social media Wednesday. People claimed the former government official had died from prostate cancer at a private hospital in Harare. The rumors quickly gained attention on various online platforms. Many users shared the...

Zimbabwe's labor minister announced a new board for the National Social Security Authority. Edgar Moyo told the board members to fix problems that hurt public trust. The authority manages pensions and accident coverage for workers. Poor decisions and corruption damaged the organization's...

Dr. Thokozani Khupe spoke to Parliament about rising cancer deaths across Zimbabwe. The former deputy prime minister called the crisis an urgent matter for the nation. She warned that more citizens die from cancer each day the government delays action. Khupe survived cancer herself and...

Business leader Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei dismissed rumors about replacing Zimbabwe's current president. Tagwirei spoke at a leadership event in Bulawayo hosted by Young Women for Economic Development. He serves as chairman of the Land Tenure Implementation Committee and recently joined the...

Critics say Malawi's judges misled voters about election rules. The courts ruled that presidential candidates must win more than half of all votes cast. Some people believe the judges wanted to force politicians Lazarus Chakwera and Saulos Chilima to work together. The decision changed how...

A faith group marked twenty years of community work at a ceremony held at Mulunguzi Primary School in Zomba. Passion Centre for the Children has helped transform lives across Malawi through various development programs. The organization built homes for needy children and taught job skills to...