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Turmoil at mobile money giant Nagad as corruption allegations swirl

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh's top mobile financial services provider Nagad is facing a fresh wave of public scrutiny following reports of alleged embezzlement, irregular hiring, and internal power str... Read More


Patients suffer as national eye hospital services remain shut for fourth day

Dhaka, May 31 -- Medical services at the National Institute of Opthalmology & Hospital (NIOH) have remained on hold for the fourth straight day following an altercation between its staff and those inj... Read More


Rural power protests an 'attempt to destabilise nation', says Power Division

Dhaka, May 28 -- The Power Division has labelled the ongoing protests over Palli Bidyut, or rural electrification, reforms as "attempts to destabilise the nation", saying the movement is in no way lin... Read More


Army denies role in DNCC mosquito control, waste management operations

Dhaka, May 27 -- The Bangladesh Army has rejected a claim by the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) administrator that troops will be engaged in Aedes mosquito control activities in the city. In a s... Read More