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Bangladesh mourns death of Pope Francis

Dhaka, April 24 -- Bangladesh is observing three days of mourning to commemorate the death of Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and head of state of Vatican City. The national flag will b... Read More


Travel ban imposed on ex-MP Tonmoy, 3 others of Sheikh family

Dhaka, April 24 -- A Dhaka court has issued travel bans on former Khulna-2 lawmaker Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel, his brothers Sheikh Sohel and Sheikh Jalal Uddin Rubel, and former Bagerhat-2 MP Sheikh Ton... Read More


Dhaka stocks losing streak sends index below 5,000 points

Dhaka, April 24 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country's premier bourse, has continued a downward spiral as the key index fell below 5,000 points for the first time in over five and a half mon... Read More


KUET VC, pro-VC to be relieved of duties, says education ministry

Dhaka, April 24 -- The education ministry has initiated the process to relieve the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Vice-Chancellor Prof Muhammad Mashud and Pro-Vice-Chancellor P... Read More


Kamal confesses to Primeasia student Parvez murder charges despite no formal accusation

Dhaka, April 24 -- Md Al Kamal Sheikh, arrested over the murder of Primeasia University student Zahidul Islam Parvez, has given a statement in court "confessing" to the crime. The confession came whi... Read More


Kamal 'confesses' to Primeasia student Parvez murder charges despite no formal accusation

Dhaka, April 24 -- Md Al Kamal Sheikh, arrested over the murder of Primeasia University student Zahidul Islam Parvez, has given a statement in court "confessing" to the crime. The confession came whi... Read More


Two-day Meet Bangladesh Exposition begins in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 24 -- The "Meet Bangladesh Exposition", a two-day international exhibition on export potential organised by the EC4J Project (Export Competitiveness for Jobs) under the commerce ministry,... Read More


When will the heatwave ease? Here's what the weather forecast says

Dhaka, April 24 -- A day after a heatwave began blowing through four districts in Bangladesh, it has spread to 20 more. A total of 24 districts in the country are expected to experience searing heat ... Read More


Top court scraps graft case against CA Yunus

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Supreme Court has overturned the indictment of Muhammad Yunus in a case filed against him by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) under the erstwhile Awami League government. I... Read More


Arrest warrant issued against Shaon in case filed by stepmother

Dhaka, April 23 -- An arrest warrant has been issued against actress, filmmaker, and singer Meher Afroz Shaon in a case filed by her stepmother. Arrest warrants have also been issued against nine oth... Read More