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Court freezes Ruhal's 56 bank accounts

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to freeze 56 bank accounts belonging to former health minister AFM Ruhal Haque, his wife Ila Haque, and their ... Read More


Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $966m in talc cancer lawsuit

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- A Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma, finding the company liable in the latest trial alleging its talc ... Read More


Japan's likely next prime minister wrestles coalition backlash

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Japan's likely next premier Sanae Takaichi is already facing criticism from her ruling party's long-time coalition partner, a rift that could delay or, in an extreme scenario, jeopard... Read More


Dozens killed as Pakistani army, fighters clash near Afghan border

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Eleven military personnel have been killed in a gunfight with armed fighters in the country's northwest, according to the Pakistani army.The gun battle erupted early on Wednesday duri... Read More


The deadly dose: Inside India's cough syrup obsession

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- It's happening again. In early September, a cluster of unexplained child deaths in a small town in Madhya Pradesh sent local health workers scrambling. At least 19 victims - aged one... Read More


Typhoid vaccination committee formed

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Government has asked to form a coordination committee at local government level across the country to ensure proper implementation of the typhoid vaccination programme on October 12 a... Read More


When Medicines Rot and Patients Suffer

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The recent findings of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) expose a disturbing reality of Bangladesh's public healthcare sector. In a span of nine months, separate raids and secret ... Read More


'I just wanted a clean election'

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Former Bangladesh captain, who recently pulled himself out of the election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), said that he would have won the election if only he had taken part.He... Read More


29 female celebrities fell victim to rumours 68 times in 9 months

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- In Bangladesh, the spread of false information targeting women has now been identified as a concerning social and digital issue. Analysis by Rumor Scanner revealed that, from January ... Read More


Dream fulfilled after two decades: Habib

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Habib Wahid - the acclaimed singer and music director - has once again captivated audiences. Recently, his song Mahajadu, performed alongside Tajik singer Mehrnigori Rustam for Coke S... Read More