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Bangladesh has only 465 psychiatrists for 40 million patients, roundtable told

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh has just 465 psychiatrists to serve an estimated 40 million people suffering from mental health problems, speakers said at a roundtable in Dhaka city on Thursday. The disc... Read More


ACC probes technical education director over graft, multiple passports

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an inquiry against Rathindranath Dutta, Regional Director of the Directorate of Technical Education in Sylhet, over allegations of f... Read More


Ex-AL MP Dr Iqbal, family sued by ACC over Tk 680m in undeclared assets

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved the filing of a case against Dr HBM Iqbal, former Bangladesh Awami League lawmaker and his family on charges of amassing Tk 680 milli... Read More


Regional integration in South Asia would be 'a win-win for all': Dr Ishrat Husain

Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- Regional integration in South Asia is not only achievable but would bring mutual benefits to all participating nations, said Dr Ishrat Husain, economist and former Governor of the Sta... Read More


Regional integration in South Asia would be 'a win-win for all': Dr Ishrat Hussain

Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- Regional integration in South Asia is not only achievable but would bring mutual benefits to all participating nations, said Dr Ishrat Hussain, economist and former Governor of the St... Read More


Research, innovation must align with national development priorities: Dr Salehuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Finance, Science and Technology Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has stressed the need to closely align research and innovation with the country's national development priorities, saying t... Read More


Merchandise exports record 4.61pc decline in September

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The country's merchandise exports recorded a 4.61 per cent decline in September 2025 year-on-year to fetch US$3.62 billion, mainly because of negative growth of the largest foreign cu... Read More


BCB election to go ahead as Supreme Court chamber upholds stay order

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, scheduled for Monday (October 06), will proceed as planned after the Supreme Court's chamber judge upheld a High Court order suspending th... Read More


Humayun elected president, Akik general secretary in BADC Agriculturalists' Association poll

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- In the biannual election of the Central Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) Agriculturalists' Association, Md. Humayun Kabir has been ele... Read More


Energy regulator to review major tariff hike Monday as fertiliser sector faces supply crunch

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- A public hearing to assess proposals for a sharp increase in gas tariffs for state-run fertiliser factories will be held on Monday, amid growing concerns over energy costs and supply ... Read More