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The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) recently provided financial aid to 25 families affected by road accidents in Rangpur, highlighting its ongoing commitment to support victims.

The Ministry of Food in Bangladesh has initiated rice distribution under its Food-Friendly Programme, aiming to support low-income families.

Following a fatal bus accident on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway, the government has announced financial aid for the victims' families and injured.

Families of road accident victims in Jhenidah received financial aid totaling Taka 1.19 crore, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting those affected.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury today handed over government assistance to families of five Bangladeshi expatriates who were killed in a road accident in Qatar on June 21.

Social Welfare Minister Zahid urges everyone to follow traffic rules to reduce road accidents.

Bangladesh introduces a locally developed Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine to protect cattle from the highly damaging viral infection.

Eight passengers were seriously injured when a passenger bus overturned on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in Munshiganj today.

A meeting on the Universal Pension Scheme was held with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association and apparel sector stakeholders.

President Trump threatens to halt US sales of Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier unless it builds planes in the US.

US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen met with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir to discuss ways to increase US investment in Bangladesh.

Average diesel prices in the United States have reached a new record high of $5.90 a gallon due to disruptions in Gulf refineries following the conflict with Iran.

Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced plans to modernise Bangladesh's company law to align with contemporary business needs.

MetLife Bangladesh has rolled out a new digital wellness feature, 360Health Score, integrated into its One by MetLife mobile app.

Bangladesh Bank has enlisted 131 firms to assess collateral for bank loans, divided into two groups.

A festive atmosphere filled branches of Sammilito Islami Bank as the bank began repaying deposits to individual customers.

Chattogram Customs has successfully earned Tk 599.59 crore from auctioning goods between January 2021 and June 2026.

Tech firms rallied on a mixed day for Asian stocks, with traders focusing on upcoming US inflation data that could influence Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.

A recent roundtable in Dhaka discussed ways to enhance the Bangladesh-UK trade corridor.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new e-Payment Credit facility to help customers meet essential digital payment obligations during temporary liquidity constraints.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has launched a new, modern official website to provide easier access to information and services for investors and stakeholders.

A violent incident at a new mining site in Ethiopia run by Kefi Gold and Copper has resulted in multiple deaths and a suspension of operations.

Israeli opposition leaders are calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation following reports that the UAE warned him of a planned Hamas attack prior to October 7, 2023.

Britain has announced a £100 million commitment to enhance Ukraine's air defence capabilities, including the provision of Patriot missiles.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has embarked on a Latin America tour to cement US influence and bolster pro-US leaders.

China's imports and exports have seen a significant surge in August, driven by global demand for technology products, particularly in the AI sector, as anticipation builds for a high-stakes summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

Sweden is voting in a closely contested general election, with the left-wing opposition leading in polls but the right-wing bloc narrowing the gap.

Ukraine's President Zelensky says Russia shows readiness to negotiate towards a conflict settlement at talks with US envoys.

A nearly finished nuclear reactor, secretly built during Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, was capable of producing material for nuclear weapons, according to the UN nuclear watchdog.

Sweden has announced a $730 million investment to purchase US-made HIMARS rocket artillery to bolster its military capabilities.

A new study published in The Lancet estimates that exposure to second-hand smoke resulted in nearly 1.7 million deaths worldwide in 2023.

Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka is determined to understand the cause of her persistent left Achilles tendon injury that affected her performance in a fourth-round loss to Elena Rybakina.

A hurricane warning has been issued for the westernmost Hawaiian islands of Kauai and Niihau as Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approaches the US Pacific island chain.

The Philippines kicks off the Christmas season early, with the 'ber months' marking a months-long countdown to the holiday.

Pakistan, having already lost the series, aims to secure a win in the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2022 promise to put 'picanha' on the plates of the people has come back to haunt him as the price of beef rises.

Zheng Qinwen, the Paris Olympics gold medallist, pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Iga Swiatek and reach the US Open quarter-finals.

More than 130 doctors fell ill last month after consuming contaminated food at the Eduardo Liceaga Hospital's cafeteria in Mexico City.

The Cabinet has approved customs duty and tax exemptions for solar equipment imports and a new investment agreement with Hong Kong.