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Another child dies of measles-like symptoms in Cumilla

Dhaka, May 3 -- A nine-month-old child has died of symptoms consistent with measles in Cumilla, raising the number of similar child deaths in the district to six. The deceased was identified as Arosh... Read More


PM opens DC Conference, issues directives on govt priorities for field administration

Dhaka, May 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday inaugurated the four-day annual conference of deputy commissioners (DCs), issuing directives on his government's policies and priorities, and gu... Read More


Two die as truck hits motorcycle in Chapainawabganj

Dhaka, May 3 -- At least two people have died after their motorcycle collided head-on with a truck in Nachole Upazila in Chapainawabganj. The accident took place around 6 am on Sunday at the Benipur ... Read More


Eight killed in truck-pickup collision in Sylhet

Dhaka, May 3 -- At least eight people, including two women, were killed and several others injured in a head-on collision between a truck and a pickup van in South Surma upazila of Sylhet on Sunday mo... Read More


EBL, Akij Takaful launch shariah-compliant insurance services

Dhaka, May 2 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in partnership with Akij Takaful Life Insurance PLC, has officially launched Shariah-compliant Takaful insurance solutions through its banking channel, at a cer... Read More


BRAC Bank partners with Ascent Health to bring healthcare benefits to co-workers, cardholders

Dhaka, May 2 -- BRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with Ascent Health Limited, extending discounted pathological tests for samples collected at home as well as consultation chambers to its cowor... Read More


15 sailors return home 82 days after Phuket ship sinking

Dhaka, May 1 -- Fifteen Bangladeshi sailors of the ill-fated vessel MV Seaload Ark, which sank off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, returned home on Thursday after 82 days. The sailors arrived at Hazra... Read More


Govt takes multiple steps to reduce case backlog: Law minister

Dhaka, April 30 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Thursday said the government has taken a series of short- and long-term measures to reduce the backlog of cases and... Read More


1,855 cases filed over 'fascist-era' killings, enforced disappearances: Asaduzzaman

Dhaka, April 30 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Thursday said a total of 1,855 cases have been filed across the country over incidents of killings, enforced disapp... Read More


Fire breaks out at chemical warehouse in Demra

Dhaka, April 30 -- A fire has broken out at a chemical warehouse in the Demra Amulia area of Dhaka. At least four units of firefighters are currently working to control the blaze. Fire Service Duty ... Read More