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Debates over schedule and legality widens

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- As the Interim Government and the Election Commission push ahead with plans to hold the 13th national election in February 2026, debates over the timing and the legality of key prepar... Read More


CA lauds armed forces role in coming polls

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday commended the longstanding service of the Bangladesh Armed Forces in safeguarding national security and advancing the country's development a... Read More


Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Taiwan expressed thanks and China was upset on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed into law legislation requiring the US State Department to regularly review and update guid... Read More


'Imran Khan healthy but cut off in jail'

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, is in good physical health but facing isolation and psychological strain, his sister said on Tuesday, after a rare supervised visi... Read More


Tens of thousands of Gazans need medical evacuation

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- A Doctors Without Borders official has pleaded for countries to open their doors to tens of thousands of Gazans in dire need of medical evacuation, warning that hundreds have already ... Read More


Putin's India visit puts focus on Russian oil, US pressure and trade ties

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India this week for a summit aimed at strengthening economic, defense and energy cooperation, a trip that will also test New Delhi's balanc... Read More


Nat'l strategy against lead pollution advanced

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The government has initiated the finalisation of a National Strategy to address the silent public health crisis caused by lead pollution in Bangladesh. At a meeting of the "Multisect... Read More


BU launches BD's first MSc prog in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- BRAC University (BU) has launched Bangladesh's first Master of Science in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support program. Aimed at addressing growing mental health needs in Banglades... Read More


SPSC's Ariz achieves 'Top in the World' award

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The results of the O' and A' Level June 2025 examination series have recently been published. In this result, Ariz Anas, an A Level student of the English Medium section of South Poin... Read More


Mymensingh overcome Sohag Gazi ton to beat Barishal

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- A fine century of Sohag Gazi was not enough to save Barishal Division from a 63-run defeat to Mymensingh in the sixth round game of the 27th National Cricket League (NCL) at Sylhet Ac... Read More