Recent Accident Figures
According to the Bangladesh Passengers’ Welfare Association, more than 8,500 people died in road crashes in 2024 – an 8.11 percent increase from the previous year.
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Homegrown Herds Reign — No Need for Imports This Eid!
Livestock Availability for Eid-ul-Azha 2025 The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has reported that approximately 12.45 million sacrificial animals are available nationwide.
Unraveling the Surge in Drug Use Among Bangladeshi Adults
Dhaka, Bangladesh — The escalating use of illicit drugs such as Phensedyl, yaba, and heroin among Bangladeshi adults has become a pressing public health concern.
The Death of Sweet Water: Rivers in Bangladesh Face Alarming Decline
Bangladesh, a nation with over 700 rivers, faces an intensifying freshwater crisis.
BRAC’s RTL Program Brings Back All Dropouts
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 25,000 children dropped out of primary school.
A Guiding Light of Cultural Heritage Extinguished: Mustafa Zaman Abbasi Passes Away
Renowned Bangladeshi musicologist, singer, writer, and cultural icon Mustafa Zaman Abbasi passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 87.
Practical and Effective Solution to Cut Emissions from Brick Kilns in Bangladesh
Brick Kiln Owners Willing to Adopt Cleaner Practices with Training and Support Dhaka, 9 May 2025 — A new study has revealed that brick…
Chief of Army Staff Returns After Official Visit to Qatar
Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, psc, has returned home today upon completion of his official visit to Qatar.
Bir Protik Mahbub Ahmed Shahid Passes Away
Freedom fighter and recipient of the ‘Bir Protik’ gallantry award, Mahbub Ahmed Shahid, has passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un).
Eleven Women Earn Professional Driver Certification
Eleven determined women have completed BRAC Driving School’s intensive training and received certificates, along with their licences from the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
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