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Sundarbans fire: No water sprayed even 12 hours after detection due to lack of nearby source

Bagerhat, March 22 -- A fire has broken out in the Sundarbans, the country's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, but no water could be sprayed on the blaze even after 12 hours due to the lack of a nearb... Read More


Media freedom pointless without accountability to people: Mahfuj

Dhaka, March 22 -- Media freedom holds no value if it is not accountable to people, said Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Saturday pointing to the importance of media responsibility... Read More


Govt to implement commission's recommendations for journalists' welfare: Info Adviser

Dhaka, March 22 -- The government will work to implement the journalist-related recommendations proposed by the Media Reform Commission, said Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Saturd... Read More


Cumilla man arrested for raping daughter-in-law

Cumilla, March 22 -- A man was arrested in Cumilla on Saturday in a case filed for raping his daughter-in-law. The arrestee is Cheru Mia, said Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Hilal Uddin Ahmed of Chauddag... Read More


No compromise on question of Awami League: Hasnat

Dhaka, March 22 -- Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organiser of the southern region of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has said that there will be no compromise with the Awami League in Bangladesh. The... Read More


Stay united against autocracy to restore democracy: Tarique

Dhaka, March 22 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged political parties to maintain unity against autocracy, aiming to restore democracy and implement the reforms in line with the de... Read More


NBR will announce tax rates one year ahead, to help businesses plan accordingly: NBR Chairman

Dhaka, March 22 -- The Chairman of the National Board of Revenue Abdur Rahman Khan has said the revenue board will announce tax plans a year in advance, so that businesses can plan their business for ... Read More


Yash's 'Toxic' to release on March 2026, set for box office clash with 'Love & War'

Dhaka, March 22 -- Kannada superstar Yash has finally unveiled the release date for his much-anticipated action film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The film is set to hit cinemas on March 19, 202... Read More


3 women's bodies recovered in Manikganj

Manikganj, March 22 -- Police recovered the bodies of three women from separate locations in Manikganj Sadar Upazila within 24 hours. The bodies were recovered from different areas of Garpara, Bharar... Read More


Probaho marks 16yrs of providing safe drinking water to crisis-prone areas

Dhaka, March 22 -- Marking its 16th anniversary, Probaho, a private sector initiative, continues to serve communities affected by arsenic contamination and saltwater intrusion by providing access to s... Read More