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May sees alarming rise in rape, child abuse

Bangladesh, June 1 -- Incidents of rape increased significantly in May, while cases involving rape followed by murder tripled compared with the previous month, according to a report released by rights... Read More


Road death toll reaches 136 during Eid rush

Bangladesh, June 1 -- At least 136 people have lost their lives in road accidents across Bangladesh during the first seven days of the Eid-ul-Azha holiday period, highlighting ongoing concerns over ro... Read More


PM to address press confce today

Bangladesh, June 1 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address a press conference on Monday to brief the public on the government's initiatives and programmes undertaken ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The p... Read More


Marking the legacy of a legendary journalist

Bangladesh, June 1 -- Today marks the 57th death anniversary of renowned journalist Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah, founding editor of the daily Ittefaq and a prominent figure in the development of moder... Read More


Eid security put on high alert

Bangladesh, May 27 -- The government has adopted a comprehensive nationwide security and monitoring plan ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, with authorities focusing on safe travel, cattle market security, pr... Read More


Massive Eid rush leaves Dhaka packed

Bangladesh, May 27 -- A massive wave of homebound travel swept out of Dhaka on Monday as the seven-day Eid-ul-Adha holiday exodus began, with authorities estimating that more than a million people are... Read More


Women's nat'l football team practice hard amid hot weather and rain

Bangladesh, May 26 -- The Bangladesh Women's national football team completed an intensive one-and-a-half-hour practice session at the Don Bosco Training Ground in Goa on Monday markingpreparation for... Read More


Fresh IMF credit plan under discussion

Bangladesh, May 26 -- The government has decided to move away from the existing loan arrangement signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the previous Awami League administration and in... Read More


ADB offers $5b lifeline for Bangladesh economy

Bangladesh, May 26 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has reaffirmed the lender's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's economic reform and development agenda during a meeting with... Read More


RAB camp damaged, roads dug up

Bangladesh, May 26 -- Miscreants allegedly used bulldozers to demolish parts of a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) training camp and other structures in Jungle Salimpur under Sitakunda in Chattogram late ... Read More