In a significant evolution of disaster management, Bangladesh has commenced the construction of its inaugural ‘Adaptation Fortress’. Located at the Bardal Aftab Uddin Collegiate School in Ashashuni, Satkhira, this facility represents a paradigm shift: a shelter designed to protect the populace not only from the fury of cyclones and tidal surges but also from the […]

The Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, has alleged that advanced satellite-based technology, including the US-operated internet service Starlink, was used to spread disinformation across Iran during recent nationwide protests. According to the ambassador, the dissemination of misleading information played a significant role in fuelling unrest and escalating violence, ultimately contributing to a high […]

Efforts to save a captive elephant that was critically injured after being struck by a train in Sylhet have ended in heartbreak. The elephant, which fell into a roadside ditch following the collision, died on Monday afternoon while undergoing treatment, despite concerted rescue and medical efforts by multiple agencies. The incident occurred in the Shibbari […]