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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


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


Bus fares raised by 11 paisa per km after fuel price hike

Dhaka, April 23 -- Bus fares have been increased by 11 paisa per kilometre following a rise in fuel prices. In Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas, bus and minibus fares have been raised from Tk ... Read More


Gold price drops by Tk 3,266 per bhori in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 23 -- The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 246,927, according to the Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BA... Read More


Faridpur, Sherpur get new DCs

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government has appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) for Faridpur and Sherpur districts. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Wednesday in this reg... Read More


US-Bangla resumes flights to all Middle East routes

Dhaka, April 22 -- US-Bangla Airlines, one of the country's private carriers, has resumed regular flight operations across all Middle East routes after disruptions caused by the recent conflict. The ... Read More


AmCham mourns demise of former president Dr Forrest E Cookson

Dhaka, April 22 -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham Bangladesh) on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of its former president Dr Forrest E. Cookson, who passed away l... Read More


Missing for 27 years in Malaysia jungle, expat returns home

Dhaka, April 22 -- An expatriate Bangladeshi has returned home after he became mentally imbalanced and went "missing" in the jungles of Malaysia. The 62-year-old expatriate from Shariatpur's Naria Up... Read More