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Excavator use in canal digging triggers farmland erosion in Bogura
Excavator use in canal digging triggers farmland erosion in Bogura

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by Masum Hossain

Excavator use in canal digging triggers farmland erosion in Bogura

Farmers in Bogura's Shajahanpur upazila have alleged that their agricultural land is being severely damaged due to unplanned canal excavation using excavators. They claim that farmland is collapsing into the canal as a result of the digging, causing loss of crops and soil erosion.

Spanish Armada ready to stop The Blues in semis
Spanish Armada ready to stop The Blues in semis

FIFA World Cup 2026

by Hira Talukder

Spanish Armada ready to stop The Blues in semis

Certain World Cup matches, although designated as semi-finals on the schedule, often take on the atmosphere, excitement, and significance of finals. The inaugural semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring France and Spain, exemplifies such an epic encounter. Given the quality of football displayed by both teams throughout this tournament, had their clash occurred in the final, it would have undoubtedly been the most captivating match of the World Cup. However, due to the harsh whims of fate, this contest has reached the penultimate stage. Consequently, one of the two premier footballing nations will be eliminated today, marking a moment of sorrow for football enthusiasts. When the whistle sounds at 1 am tomorrow, Bangladesh time, it will not merely be a confrontation between two teams, but a clash of two philosophies, two footballing cultures, and the pride of two footballing giants.

Migration: A never ending discussion issue
Migration: A never ending discussion issue

Diplomacy

by Parvez Babul

Migration: A never ending discussion issue

I was shocked after listening the plights of poor Bazlur Rahman (28) of Manikganj district in Bangladesh. He recently returned home after three weeks from Uganda, an African country. He sold his total land adjacent to his village home and paid Taka one million to a broker / agent of a fake travel agency in Dhaka to be a migrant labor in Italy. But the broker cheated and send him to Uganda in the name of Italy! Bazlur was arrested there by the police and sent back to Bangladesh after 17 days in prison.

World Cup Semi-Final line-up complete: Dates, kick-off times confirmed
World Cup Semi-Final line-up complete: Dates, kick-off times confirmed

FIFA World Cup 2026

by Sports Desk

World Cup Semi-Final line-up complete: Dates, kick-off times confirmed

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal lineup is complete, with defending champions Argentina, France, Spain and England securing the final four berths after an enthralling quarterfinal round. The last-four fixtures promise two heavyweight European-South American showdowns, with France taking on Spain before England face Argentina for a place in the final.

NESCO knows nothing about unusual electricity bills
NESCO knows nothing about unusual electricity bills

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by Masum Hossain

NESCO knows nothing about unusual electricity bills

Every household has its lights turned on. Fans are operating, refrigerators are cooling, televisions are playing, and air conditioning units are functioning. Electricity serves numerous purposes. However, the consumption of electricity varies across different institutions. A standard calculation underlies this electricity usage, specifically the computation of electricity bills at the end of each month.

'Bribe syndicate' active at Bogura's SZMCH, patients forced to pay for services
'Bribe syndicate' active at Bogura's SZMCH, patients forced to pay for services

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by Masum Hossain

'Bribe syndicate' active at Bogura's SZMCH, patients forced to pay for services

A culture of bribery and extortion is allegedly rampant at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital in Bogura, where patients and their families are being forced to pay bribes at nearly every stage of care. From securing a bed to obtaining test reports and even using a stretcher, the 'bribe syndicate' thrives on the desperation of the sick, a recent investigation has found.

Journalism: Creative or cursed profession?
Journalism: Creative or cursed profession?

Editorial Views

by Rased Mehedi

Journalism: Creative or cursed profession?

A new discussion has emerged regarding whether journalism qualifies as a creative profession. Two significant questions have surfaced in this context. The first is, what criteria will be established for state acknowledgment as a professional journalist? The second is, will journalists be regarded as professionals akin to lawyers, teachers, doctors, and engineers, or will they be viewed as specialized 'creative individuals' similar to writers, poets, and artists? In addition to these two inquiries, another pressing question arises: is journalism a cursed profession?

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