Russian electrician at Rooppur power plant found dead in Pabna
A Russian national who worked at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project has been found dead in Pabna’s Ishwardi. He worked as an electrician in the contractor company of the project ESKM. The security officer then broke into the flat, accompanied by interpreter Anwarul Islam and another Russian national living next door. A Russian doctor, identified by a single name as Mikhail, was later called and declared him dead. He added that the body had been sent to the morgue at Pabna General Hospital for a post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause of death.
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September 21, 2025 07:11 UTC
Liverpool show depth to stay perfect, Tottenham draw at Brighton, Man United beat Chelsea
Notably, Liverpool continues to demonstrate their squad depth, maintaining an unbeaten streak, while Tottenham Hotspur faced a challenging draw against Brighton & Hove Albion. Manchester United’s Triumph Over ChelseaIn a high-stakes clash, Manchester United emerged victorious against Chelsea, marking an important win for Erik ten Hag’s side. ConclusionThe recent matches of Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester United highlight the competitive nature of the Premier League. Liverpool’s perfect start can be attributed to their squad depth, tactical flexibility, and standout performances from key players. The win was significant for Manchester United as it boosts their confidence and positions them favorably in the league table.
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September 21, 2025 04:00 UTC
BCS candidate caught with devices sent to jail
A BCS examinee caught with electronic devices at the 47th preliminary examination centre has been sent to jail. Solaiman Islam was detained on Friday morning while entering Eden Mohila College centre with two electronic chips and three earphones. According to the case statement, Porikshit was on duty as an invigilator at the 47th BCS preliminary exam in Eden College. The case added that the devices were capable of transmitting exam questions outside the centre to one or more people prepared to provide answers. The complaint said the fraud involved an organised group who collaborated to use digital devices for cheating.
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September 20, 2025 21:20 UTC
Protests erupt at RU over ‘dependent quota’ resumption
Tensions have escalated at Rajshahi University following protests by students against the reintroduction of the “dependent quota” in admissions, a policy that grants preferential admission to children of faculty and staff members. By 2:30pm on Saturday, when Prof Mohammad Main Uddin, the university’s pro-vice-chancellor, arrived at the administrative building, students blocked his vehicle, shouting slogans against the policy. This led to further confrontation when a group of faculty members, including the pro-VC, attempted to enter the Zubery Bhawan. Slogans such as “One, two, three, four, all of them are frauds,” “Against the dependent quota, let’s ignite the fire”, and “Dependent quota no more” rang out in the air. The protests intensified after the administration approved the resumption of the dependent quota for the 2024-2025 academic session in a meeting held on Thursday evening.
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September 20, 2025 18:51 UTC
US offers eight suggestions to improve Bangladesh’s financial transparency
The United States has made eight recommendations to improve transparency in Bangladesh’s financial sector, pointing out areas of “information gaps” in the country’s budget documents. The US State Department said on Saturday that the interim government has prepared the budget using the previous government’s framework and has taken some steps to introduce reforms aimed at greater financial transparency. It added, “The prior government made its executive budget proposal and enacted the budget publicly available, including online. It did not make its end-of-year report publicly available within a reasonable period. “Due to the change in government, the government’s supreme audit institution did not review the government’s accounts, but it released some summarised findings made publicly available within a reasonable period,” the report read.
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September 20, 2025 17:40 UTC
How Nixon Chowdhury is the main suspect in attack, vandalism at Bhanga Police Station
Police have addressed criticism over naming former MP Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury, also known as Nixon Chowdhury, as the main suspect in the attack and vandalism at Bhanga Police Station during a protest against the delimitation of the Faridpur-4 constituency. A media statement signed by Additional Police Superintendent (Crime and Ops) Shamsul Azam on Friday night provided information about the Awami League leader. It also said Nixon exploited these protests, making provocative statements and taking actions on social media that have disrupted law and order in the Upazila. According to the statement, Nixon’s supporters entered government offices in Bhanga, vandalising property and setting vehicles on fire on Sept 15. In response to legal action, he posted another video making “illegal” demands against the government and the Election Commission and criticised police on social media.
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September 20, 2025 16:21 UTC
Awami League ‘died in Dhaka, buried in Delhi’: BNP’s Salahuddin
Referring to the fall of the Awami League government during the July Uprising, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said the party had “met its political death in Dhaka and was buried in Delhi”. For genocide and crimes against humanity, the Awami League and its allies have not offered any apology. Salahuddin said: “On the question of the Awami League, we all must remain united. We shall not have masters abroad, only friends.”He alleged, “It is because the Awami League had foreign masters that we became a nation of slaves. “If ever autocracy is produced or reproduced in this country, our only strength must be the national anti-fascist alliance.
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September 20, 2025 15:21 UTC
Fire at Satkhira grid station cuts power for three hours
A fire has broken out at the main power grid station in Satkhira Sadar Upazila, plunging the entire district into a three-hour blackout. The incident occurred around 11:00am on Saturday when a transformer at the 132/33 kV power grid station in Binapota area exploded, according to Russell Islam, the official in charge of the Satkhira grid line. The Fire Service said the flames suddenly erupted around 11:10am following the explosion of a transformer. Nurul Islam, a warehouse inspector with the Satkhira Fire Service, said preliminary assessments suggested the fire may have been triggered by overheating of the transformer or an electrical short circuit. Russell said that electricity supply across the entire district was cut off for three hours due to the explosion, disrupting daily life in both urban and rural areas.
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September 20, 2025 15:20 UTC
Pakistan cancel press conference ahead of Super Four India clash
Pakistan have called off another scheduled pre-match press conference, this time ahead of their Super Four clash against India in the Asia Cup. According to the schedule released by the Asian Cricket Council, a Pakistan player or coaching staff member was set to attend a press conference at 6pm local time on Saturday, ESPNcricinfo reported. The reason for the press conference cancellation is yet to be disclosed. India also cancelled their press conference on Saturday. As is typical for teams with only a day's gap between games, they held an embargoed press conference after their win against Oman on Friday.
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September 20, 2025 14:43 UTC
Two die as trucks collide in Bogura
A driver and his assistant have been killed after a collision between two trucks in Bogura’s Shibganj Upazila. The driver of the stone-laden truck, Minhaj, and his assistant, Imran, both identified with single names, were from Tangail’s Bhuapur Upazila. According to the Highway Police, a Rangpur-bound truck loaded with potatoes was standing idle at Pakurtala when the stone-laden truck hit it from behind. Minhaj died on the spot. His assistant Imran, who was critically injured, was taken to Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, where he later died while receiving treatment.
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September 20, 2025 10:23 UTC
Russia hits Ukraine with barrage of drones, missiles, kills 3, Kyiv says
Smoke rises from the city during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine Sept 20, 2025. REUTERSSmoke rises from the city during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine Sept 20, 2025. REUTERSRussia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, killing three people and injuring dozens, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday. "All night, Ukraine was under a massive attack by Russia," Zelensky said. Zelensky reiterated his appeal to Kyiv's Western allies, calling for more air defence supplies to be sent to Ukraine and stronger sanctions on Russia.
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September 20, 2025 10:00 UTC
More than 70 killed in attack by Sudan paramilitary in al-Fashir, Sovereignty Council says
More than 70 killed in attack by Sudan paramilitary in al-Fashir, Sovereignty Council saysMore than 70 people were killed when Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces carried out a drone strike on a mosque in al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur state, during prayers, the country's Sovereignty Council said on Friday. The attack comes amid the latest bout of violence in a civil war entering its third year between the Sudanese army and RSF.
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September 20, 2025 09:45 UTC
Over 374,000 sit for 47th BCS prelims
"A boy tried to enter the Eden College centre with an electronic device," Tarafder told bdnews24.com. He could not enter the centre. Our officials have visited several centres. I myself have also visited two centres. "Lalbagh Police Station chief Mustafa Kamal Khan confirmed to bdnews24.com at 12:30pm that a person had been detained for attempting to bring electronic devices into the Eden College centre.�"bdnews24.com
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September 20, 2025 00:14 UTC
BTRC sues Salman, Shayan over ‘Tk 5.68bn embezzlement’
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started a case against Salman F Rahman, vice-chairman of Beximco Group and former advisor to Sheikh Hasina, his son Shayan Rahman, and 25 others over alleged embezzlement of Tk 5.68 billion. The accused are members of the International Gateway (IGW) Operators Forum. Gulshan Police chief Hafizur Rahman confirmed that 27 IGW operators, including Salman and his son, have been named in the case. Under the interim government, allegations emerged against the IGW Operators Forum for leaving without paying dues and installing minimal equipment while extracting hundreds of crores. He highlighted the formation of the IGW Operators Forum (IOF) in 2013, led by Salman, which comprised seven companies to regulate international call termination.
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September 20, 2025 00:05 UTC
Housewife killed in Narsingdi gunfire amid BNP factional clash
A housewife has been shot dead in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila after being caught in indiscriminate firing during a clash between rival BNP factions, police say. The incident took place on Friday afternoon at Satpara village, said Narsingdi Additional Superintendent of Police Sujan Chandra Sarkar. On Thursday morning, a clash between the factions left one dead and several others injured. In Thursday's clash, an elderly man named Idan Mia was killed and at least five others were injured. Meanwhile, Jamuna TV staff reporter Ayub Khan came under attack at Narsingdi Sadar Hospital while gathering news on Thursday’s violence.
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September 19, 2025 23:45 UTC