Exclusive

Publication

Byline

No discrimination based on religion in Bangladesh today: Mahfuj tells US delegation

Dhaka, May 27 -- The people are enjoying the highest level of religious freedom in Bangladesh, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam said on Monday. He made the remark during a meeting ... Read More


Bangladesh's stock market opens on upbeat note

Dhaka, May 27 -- Trading at the country's twin bourses began on a positive note on Monday, the fourth working day of the week, with indices on the rise and share prices of most listed companies gainin... Read More


Woman dies 'by suicide' in Magura hostel

Magura, May 26 -- A staff of Child Safety Project under the Social Services Department allegedly committed suicide at a hostel in Mohammadpur upazila of Magura district on Sunday night. The deceased ... Read More


SC verdict on Jamaat leader Azharul's appeal Tuesday

Dhaka, May 26 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on the appeal petition challenging the death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a case over c... Read More


SC verdict on Jamaat leader Azharul's appeal tomorrow

Dhaka, May 26 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on the appeal petition challenging the death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a case over c... Read More


Rains likely in parts of country as monsoon approaches

Dhaka, May 26 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain in parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday. "Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with l... Read More


Youth stabbed to death in Khulna

Khulna, May 26 -- Unidentified miscreants stabbed a youth to death in an area under Sonadanga police station of Khulna city early Monday. The deceased was identified as Golam, 25, son of Md Ali Hossa... Read More


Eid-ul-Azha's economy expected to exceed Tk 1 lakh crore with safest livestock

Dhaka, May 26 -- Bangladesh is anticipating a significant boost to its economy this upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, with the sacrificial animal market projected to surpass Tk 1 lakh crore. Speakers at a semina... Read More


Prof Yunus for making people election-centric with adequate awareness

Dhaka, May 26 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the people of the country need to be made election-centric as they must be made aware that no one can snatch the ballot box. "We must... Read More


Officers from 25 cadres to observe two-day pen-down strike

Dhaka, May 26 -- All the civil service cadres barring Administration will observe a two-day 'pen-down' strike - essentially a work abstention without shutting down the office - starting Tuesday to mee... Read More