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Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of country

Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain in parts of the country, including Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, for 24 hours from 9:00 am o... Read More


Govt holds second ECNEC meeting

Dhaka, April 26 -- The government has held its second meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), 19 days after the first one under the BNP administration was adjourne... Read More


Met office dismisses viral 55degC heat warning as fake

Dhaka, April 25 -- A viral social media post warning of extreme temperatures reaching up to 55 degrees Celsius in Bangladesh has been identified as false, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department... Read More


Daffodil International University ranks first among private universities in Bangladesh in THE Asia Ranking

Dhaka, April 25 -- Daffodil International University (DIU) has ranked first among private universities in Bangladesh and third overall among both public and private institutions in the Asia University... Read More


Bangladeshi PhD student Nahida Brishti dies in US

Dhaka, April 25 -- Nahida Brishti, a former student of Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) who was pursuing a PhD at the University of South Florida in the United States, has died. Expr... Read More


What is known about suspect Hisham in the killing of Bangladeshi student in Florida

Dhaka, April 25 -- The body of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who went missing with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida was found on a bridge over Tampa Bay, and his roommate has been ... Read More


Iran's FM meets Pakistan army chief Asim Munir

Dhaka, April 25 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met Pakistan's armed forces chief Asim Munir in Islamabad, according to Iranian state media, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. The meetin... Read More


WHO urges urgent vaccination drive as measles risk remains high in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 25 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent action to contain the ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh, warning that the disease is likely to spread further unless s... Read More


BRAC Bank Agent Banking 'silently revolutionising' remittance landscape in rural Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 25 -- Remittances remain one of the most vital drivers of Bangladesh's economy. The hard-earned income of expatriates not only sustains millions of households but also strengthens the cou... Read More


Deal with Boeing by Apr 30 to procure 14 aircraft: State minister

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government is working to sign a deal with US-based Boeing Company by April 30 to purchase 14 aircraft and lease several others, as part of efforts to make Biman Bangladesh Airli... Read More