Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Man jailed, fined for illegal canal filling in Sylhet

Sylhet, March 10 -- A mobile court sentenced a man to six months in jail and fined him Tk 5 lakh for illegally filling a canal and obstructing water flow in Sylhet on Monday. The court, led by Sylhet... Read More


Petrol pump worker stabbed in Sylhet; half-day strike called

Sylhet, March 10 -- A worker of a petrol pump was stabbed by a customer in Sylhet city on Monday evening after being denied fuel, prompting petrol pump owners to call a half-day strike on Tuesday in p... Read More


Trump declines to comment on Mojtaba Khamenei appointment; Lindsey Graham criticises move

, March 9 -- Trump declines to comment on Mojtaba Khamenei appointment; Lindsey Graham criticises move US President Donald Trump has declined to comment on Iran's reported appointment of Mojtaba Kham... Read More


BSRF, DRU condemn attacks on journalists, demand action

Dhaka, March 9 -- Two journalists' organisations have strongly condemned separate attacks on reporters in Dhaka and demanded swift action against those responsible. In a statement on Monday, the Bang... Read More


Loss of innocent Bangladeshis' lives in Middle East matter of grave concern: Dhaka

Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh has said continued loss of lives of innocent Bangladeshi civilians in the Middle East is a matter of grave concern. "The government of Bangladesh is deeply saddened by th... Read More


Dhaka decides to strengthen cultural diplomacy, boost country's image abroad

Dhaka, March 9 -- The government has decided to strengthen cultural diplomacy as an important tool of soft power to enhance people-to-people contacts, promote the Bangladesh brand, and improve the cou... Read More


Six jailed as mobile court busts adulterated milk factory in Jashore

Jashore, March 9 -- A mobile court sentenced six people to jail after busting an adulterated milk factory in Keshabpur upazila of Jashore on Monday. The drive was conducted at Pathorghata village und... Read More


PM congratulates Nepal on peaceful parliamentary elections

Dhaka, March 9 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has congratulated the government and people of Nepal on the successful and peaceful parliamentary elections held on March 5. In a post on his official ... Read More


Govt working to boost livestock sector, strengthen capacity of marginal farmers: State Minister

Dhaka, March 9 -- The government is working to develop the livestock sector and strengthen the capacity of marginal farmers and entrepreneurs, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salaudd... Read More


Bangladesh Bank appoints observers to 4 private banks to curb irregularities

Dhaka, March 9 -- Amid ongoing concerns over governance and allegations against independent directors, Bangladesh Bank has appointed observers to four private commercial banks. The banks are National... Read More