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Dhaka inks energy MoU with US

Bangladesh, May 16 -- Bangladesh and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance strategic cooperation in the energy sector, aimed at securing Bangladesh's long-term e... Read More


Teesta master plan must act now Jamaat Ameer

Bangladesh, May 16 -- Opposition leader in parliament and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has called for the immediate implementation of the long-delayed Teesta Master Plan, saying the people of... Read More


Hospitals struggle with measles wave

Bangladesh, May 16 -- At least twelve children died from measles and measles-like symptoms between 8am yesterday and 8am Friday (15 May), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)... Read More


Worker's body recovered 21 hours after boat capsizes

Bangladesh, May 15 -- An agricultural worker went missing after a country boat capsized while harvesting paddy in Austagram upazila of Kishoreganj on Wednesday. The worker identified as Iman Miah (30... Read More


Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' draws crowds

Bangladesh, May 14 -- A pink albino buffalo named "Donald Trump" has become the centre of attraction at a farm in Narayanganj ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, drawing huge crowds and going viral on social media.... Read More


Gulf jobs at risk as ME conflict drags on

Bangladesh, May 14 -- Prolonged conflict in the Middle East (ME) could trigger major instability in Gulf labour markets, placing the lives and livelihoods of millions of Bangladeshis living in the Uni... Read More


Tk 34,497cr Padma Barrage gets go-ahead

Bangladesh, May 14 -- The government has approved a landmark water infrastructure project - the Padma Barrage (1st Phase) - at an estimated cost of Tk 34,497.25 crore, a mega initiative aimed at rever... Read More


Fitch flags weak reforms, external vulnerability

Bangladesh, May 14 -- * Fiscal weaknesses, inflation * Slower growth prospects * Banking sector concerns * Debt outlook Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised Bangladesh's sovereign ou... Read More


17 of 22 accused remain at large: Fugitive ministers to face trial in absentia

Bangladesh, May 14 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Wednesday ordered the appointment of state-appointed defence counsel for 17 absconding accused in a case involving alleged crimes against h... Read More


Too much salt linked to NCD deaths

Bangladesh, May 14 -- Processed and ultra-processed foods, including packaged snacks and processed meats, are among the main contributors to excessive salt consumption in Bangladesh, experts said at a... Read More