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College student dies after being 'thrown down 8-storey elevator shaft' in Chattogram

Dhaka, April 16 -- A college student has allegedly died in Chattogram after being thrown an eight-storey elevator shaft. He is believed to have entered the under-construction building in an attempt t... Read More


Major Atlantic current system at 'higher risk of collapse than previously thought'

Dhaka, April 16 -- The critical Atlantic Ocean current system is significantly more likely to collapse than previously thought, according to new research. Scientists describe the study as "very conce... Read More


Bangladesh to launch measles drive amid vaccine stockpile, syringe shortage

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh will launch a nationwide special immunisation campaign on Apr 20 to contain a growing measles outbreak, but while vaccine stocks are sufficient, a shortage of syringes ha... Read More


Parliament building's main entrance renamed 'Gen MAG Osmani Gate'

Dhaka, April 16 -- A commemorative plaque naming the main entrance of the parliament building as "Gen MAG Osmani Gate" has been installed. The large maroon signboard, featuring the name in white lett... Read More


Measles symptoms drive 33 new child admissions at Mymensingh hospital

Dhaka, April 16 -- Mymensingh Medical College Hospital has admitted 33 more children with measles symptoms within a 24-hour window. The hospital's Assistant Director (Administration) Muhammad Mynuddi... Read More


Bangladesh enforces 58-day Bay of Bengal fishing ban to protect breeding cycle

Dhaka, April 16 -- Fishing in the Bay of Bengal came to a complete halt from midnight as Bangladesh began a 58-day seasonal ban to protect marine biodiversity and support the unrestricted breeding of ... Read More


200 sued over Kushtia 'shrine leader' murder as Jamaat denies involvement

Dhaka, April 16 -- Police have said a murder case has been filed against four named suspects and around 200 unidentified people over the killing of '"shrine" leader Shamim Reza, also known as Jahangir... Read More


Another 25 children hospitalised with measles symptoms in Mymensingh

Dhaka, April 15 -- Another 25 children with measles symptoms have been admitted to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital over the past 24 hours, taking the number of patients now under treatment there t... Read More


Deadline for VAT returns extended to Apr 23

Dhaka, April 15 -- The value-added tax (VAT) statement or returns for the month of March can be filed online until Apr 23. Under the law, VAT returns for each month are due by the 15th of the followi... Read More


Daffodil International University to host AI Hackathon 2026 with global collaboration

Dhaka, April 15 -- Daffodil International University (DIU) is set to organise AI Hackathon 2026, aiming to promote innovation and technology-driven problem-solving among young students. The event is ... Read More