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UPDF leader killed, his two sisters hurt in Rangamati gun attack

Rangamati, April 17 -- A United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) leader was killed and his two sisters were injured in a gun attack on their house in Kutukchhari area under Sadar upazila of Rangamati ... Read More


Hailstorms damage Boro crops in 4 Habiganj upazilas

Habiganj, April 17 -- Boro crops across 13 unions in four upazilas of Habiganj have been damaged by hailstorms over the past three days, local agriculture officials said. The affected unions include ... Read More


ODI series: New Zealand bat first in opener against Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 17 -- New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening match of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh on Friday in Dhaka. Bangladesh brought in Shoriful Islam repla... Read More


Commerce minister mourns secretary's death

Dhaka, April 17 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman. In a condolence message on Friday, he said Mahbub... Read More


House being built for Golapi Begum of Shahbagh on PM's directive

, April 17 -- A new house is being constructed for Golapi Begum, a homeless woman who had been living on the footpath in Shahbagh, following a directive from Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique... Read More


Awami League activists stage sudden protest in Barishal

Barishal, April 17 -- Activists of the Awami League, whose party-related activities are banned, staged a sudden procession in the heart of Barishal city on Friday afternoon, demanding the lifting of t... Read More


US keen to advance 'strategic cooperation' with Bangladesh on education, well-being of children

Dhaka, April 17 -- US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J. Harder will pay a three-day visit to Bangladesh from April 18 to strengthen Bangladesh-US strategic cooperation on education ... Read More


Portugal offers full support for Lebanon after ceasefire

Dhaka, April 17 -- Portugal has expressed its "full support for Lebanon" following the recent ceasefire, as both countries discussed efforts to restore stability in the region. Lebanon's Foreign Mini... Read More


Two killed in mob attack after girl found dead in Manikganj

Manikganj, April 17 -- Two brothers were killed and another individual was critically injured in a mob attack after an eight-year-old missing girl was found dead in Sadar upazila of Manikganj on Thurs... Read More


5 more die of measles, similar symptoms in 24 hours: DGHS

, April 17 -- Five more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am Friday, pushing the death toll to 211 this year. Of the latest fatalities, three were conf... Read More