UN adopts Bangladesh’s ‘Culture of Peace’ resolution
The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on the ‘Culture of Peace’, co-sponsored by 112 member countries. The Permanent Representative of Bangladesh ...
Bangladesh extends heat alert for two more days
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has extended the ongoing heat alert another two days. The heat alert was issued for the next 48 hours from 6pm ...
Arakan Army abducts 10 Bangladeshi fishermen from Naf River
In a distressing development, members of Myanmar's separatist armed group, the Arakan Army, have reportedly abducted 10 Bangladeshi fishermen from the Naf River in Cox's ...
LPG prices go down in Bangladesh; relief for consumers
In a welcome development for consumers, the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) have once again witnessed a downward trend in Bangladesh. The latest reduction comes ...
UZ polls: PM Hasina concerned over nepotism in fielding candidates
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a directive regarding the upcoming upazila parishad elections, emphasising the importance of neutrality and fairness in the electoral process. In ...
Direction for reopening primary schools in Bangladesh
Primary schools across the nation are set to resume operations from Sunday (May 5), following a directive from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. This ...
Heatwave threatens medicine quality in Bangladesh, experts seek urgent measures
In the grip of a relentless heat wave spanning the nation for the past two weeks, a silent crisis looms over public health: the quality ...
Rains bring relief amid sweltering weather in Bangladesh
As the nation struggles with soaring temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, a welcomed respite has arrived in the form of peace-inducing rain showers in several ...
Four of a family killed in Habiganj road crash
Five people, including four the same family, have been killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a private car at Madhabpur in Habiganj ...
Kenya flood toll rises to 181
Floods and landslides in Kenya have killed 181 people since March, causing hundreds of thousands to leave their homes, said the country's government and Red Cross on ...
9yr-old raped, murdered: RAB Commander breaks down in tears
RAB-11 Commander Tanvir Mahmud Pasha broke down in tears while describing the gruesome rape and murder of nine-year-old Tafrin Sultana Jhumur in Cumilla. The commander could ...
Are schools open tomorrow?
The High Court’s order to keep schools and madrasas shut until Thursday (May 2) and a lack of formal announcement by the education ministry have ...
Man kills 9-year-old niece for screaming during rape
A man killed his nine-year-old niece when she screamed for help during rape in Cumilla, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has said after arresting the ...
Awami League is pro-worker govt: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has dubbed her government pro-labour, saying it does everything for workers' welfare whenever it comes to power. "Workers’ wages are raised whenever ...
How much did gold price fall?
Gold prices have seen seven consecutive downward adjustments in a month, much to the relief of consumers but the frequent revisions also lay bare the ...
Prioritise workers’ welfare: PM to industry owners
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the mills and factory owners to pay special attention to the workers’ welfare, whose labour helps them lead lavish ...
Very severe heatwave sweeping over the 7 districts
A very severe heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Jashore, Kushtia, Chuadanga, Pabna, Rajshahi, Bagerghat and Satkhira, says the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. At the same ...
Power plant gas prices raised again
The government has increased the price of gas used to produce electricity and captive power generation in industries to Tk 0.75 per unit. The new price ...
Historic May Day today
The historic May Day is being observed today in the country and elsewhere across the world with due respect. The day is being observed across the ...
US police raid Columbia University campus, arrest pro-Palestinian protesters
New York police sent dozens of officers into Hamilton Hall, the occupied Columbia building, after setting up a ramp. Columbia's student radio station has reported that ...
Bangladesh will march ahead despite undue criticism: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that some people have resorted to criticism when Bangladesh is marching forward. “But no matter what they say, Bangladesh’s advancement ...