News Digest

Khowai River rises 130cm above danger level, floods low-lying areas

National river monitoring data showed more stations rising than falling as officials reported inundation in low-lying parts of Habiganj district. Water in the Khowai River...

Plan International Bangladesh selected as social norms agency for EARN project

The partnership will focus on barriers limiting rural women’s access to skills training and jobs, supporting EARN’s target of employment opportunities for 900,000 youth. Plan...
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Caritas reaches 21,000 flood-hit people in Bangladesh aid drive

Supported by national and international partners, the response includes standardised relief packages and cash support, with separate livelihood assistance...

Nine journalists receive Bangladesh Agriculture Media Award 2025

Nine journalists received the inaugural BARF Media Award 2025 in Dhaka for outstanding agriculture reporting, recognising excellence in agricultural...

Bangladesh unveils short and long-term plans to boost leather sector

Bangladesh plans policy support, CETP modernisation, easier loans and improved rawhide preservation to strengthen the leather sector, boost exports...

Stakeholders call for inclusive governance stronger civil society role

A Dhaka policy dialogue highlighted inclusive governance, civil society collaboration, and youth participation as key drivers of equitable development,...

Govt starts early boro rice, paddy procurement in six haor districts from today

The government has advanced boro paddy and rice procurement in six haor districts to May 3 to help farmers...

7,000 hectares of cropland submerged in Kishoreganj amid continuous rain

Heavy rainfall has submerged 7,000 hectares of cropland in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, ruining crops and devastating farmers ahead of harvest...