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Rain likely for a week from Wednesday

Dhaka, June 9 -- A shift towards wetter conditions is expected from Wednesday even as the heatwave continues to grip much of the country, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). "One... Read More


28 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 9 -- Twenty-eight more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 4,977 this year. According to the Directorate Gen... Read More


Adilur visits Savar tanneries to see rawhide preservation

Dhaka, June 9 -- Industries Advisor Adilur Rahman has said rawhides of more than 3.5 lakh sacrificial animals have so far been preserved in the tanneries of BSCIC Industrial City in Savar this year. ... Read More


Former COAS AVM bir AK Khandker's wife passes away

Dhaka, June 8 -- Mrs Farida Khandker (82 yrs), spouse of former COAS AVM Bir A K Khandker, Bir Uttom, breathed her last on Sunday at CMH Dhaka. She was admitted in the CMH Dhaka since 07 May 2015 due... Read More


Hasina's uncle Sheikh Kabir flies to Singapore

Dhaka, June 8 -- Sheikh Kabir Hossain, uncle of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has left the country for Singapore through the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The flight carrying him dep... Read More


Ex-president Abdul Hamid returns home from Thailand

Dhaka, June 8 -- Former president Abdul Hamid has returned after receiving treatment in Thailand. He arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 1:30am on Monday on a Thai A... Read More


Rain likely to occur over Chattogram, Sylhet

Dhaka, June 8 -- Light to moderate rain/thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur in different parts of the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Weather may remain... Read More


Iran ready for inspection of nuclear facilities: president

Dhaka, June 8 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday his country is ready for inspection of its nuclear facilities, but does not accept coercion. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a mee... Read More


Egyptian, Turkish FMs discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts

Dhaka, June 8 -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo's ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza during a phone call on Sunday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, Egypt... Read More


Rawhides of sacrificial animals being sold at govt-fixed price

Dhaka, June 8 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said the rawhides of the sacrificial animals are being sold in the country at government-fixed price. He also said a special team of the Mini... Read More