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US stripped of measles-free status: WSJ

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the United States' measles-elimination status, ending a 26-year run after determining the country failed to halt continuous transmiss... Read More


Garment workers block Dhaka-Tangail highway

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Garment workers demanding higher wages have occupied the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Gazipur's Kaliakair Upazila, bringing traffic to a standstill in both directions. The protest began... Read More


Labour unrest shuts 40 Ashulia garment factories

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Owners have indefinitely closed 40 readymade garment factories in Savar's Ashulia industrial area amid continuing labour unrest and work stoppages over demands including higher minim... Read More


What brought US flights to a standstill?

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The United States has resumed departures after a nationwide ground stop halted most flights from taking off for more than four hours, triggering thousands of cancellations and delays... Read More


Jashore courts clear backlog at record pace

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Jashore's sessions court has delivered 800 verdicts in nine months, topping last year's total, while civil case disposal has hit a record 155.4 percent. The figures were released at... Read More


Shawn Mendes speaks out on Gaza

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Canadian singer Shawn Mendes' call to "Free Palestine" has split his fanbase, drawing sharp rebukes from some who question his grasp of the conflict and praise from others who applau... Read More


Factories can stay shut if workers don't show up: BGMEA

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Garment factory owners can keep their units closed if workers do not turn up for work, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has said amid ongoing la... Read More


Third terminal to open with '4 flights' on Dec 16

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Shahjalal International Airport's long-awaited third terminal will make a limited start on Dec 16, Victory Day, handling just four flights initially, Civil Aviation Minister M Rashid... Read More


India edge Bhutan to reach SAFF final

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Defending champions India have reached the SAFF Championship final for the 14th time after surviving a second-half fightback to beat Bhutan 2-1 in Dhaka. First-half goals from Vishn... Read More


Deed registration will stay under law ministry: minister

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Deed registration will remain under the law ministry despite a proposal to bring the department under the land ministry, Law Minister Asaduzzaman has said. He announced the decision... Read More