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Border killing by BSF: Dhaka lodges protest with Delhi again

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh has lodged a formal protest to the Government of India on the killing of a Bangladeshi national, Md Kamal Hossain, hailing from Sadar Sou... Read More


Tiger population in Sundarbans rises to 125

Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- The Sundarbans tiger population has increased to 125 in the latest government tiger survey in 2023-24 from the last one of 114 tigers in 2018. The tiger density is 2.64 per 100 squar... Read More


Stocks end lower amid investor anxiety

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Stocks experienced a decline on Monday as jittery investors opted to sell off their holdings to avoid further erosion of their portfolios. DSEX, the Dhaka Stock Exchange's prime inde... Read More


Government to consult stakeholders before forming Media Reform Commission: Adviser Nahid

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Information Adviser Nahid Islam on Monday said the government will hold a series of consultation meetings with stakeholders before the formation of the Media Reform Commission. He ca... Read More


Tourist limit, single-use plastic ban to be imposed on St Martin's Island

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Measures will be taken to limit the number of tourists and restrict overnight stays on St Martin's Island. Additionally, the use of single-use plastics will be banned on the island. ... Read More


ACC files corruption case against 24 individuals, including former Shilpakala Academy chief

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 24 individuals, including former Director General of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Mohammad Liaquat Ali (Lucky) and D... Read More


Stocks witness major setback

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Stocks witnessed a significant setback on Sunday as jittery investors dumped their holdings to avoid further erosion of their portfolios. The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange ... Read More


Environment ministry asks BRTA to remove older buses, trucks from roads

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on Sunday that it is taking steps to remove buses and trucks older than 20 and 25 years from the roads. Additionally,... Read More


Foreign Ministry's MAU Secretary Khurshed Alam resigns amid widespread criticism

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Rear Admiral (Retired) Khurshed Alam, Secretary of Maritime Affairs Unit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has resigned, marking the end of his tenure as the longest-serving contrac... Read More


British delegation assures full support in repatriating laundered funds

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- The British delegation assured the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of their full support in repatriating any illicitly transferred funds from the UK back to Bangladesh. The assuranc... Read More