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After 3 years of inflation, more economic hardship ahead: Economic Advisor Titumir

Dhaka, April 17 -- Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the prime minister's advisor on economic affairs and planning has warned of intensifying public suffering in the coming days, citing the lingering impact o... Read More


Freedom fighters pay tribute in Meherpur on historic Mujibnagar Day

Dhaka, April 17 -- Freedom fighters and their descendants have paid their respects at the Mujibnagar Memorial in Meherpur to mark the historic Mujibnagar Day. Mokhlesur Rahman, Mujibnagar Upazila uni... Read More


Papaya prices sizzle while eggs crack higher in Dhaka markets

Dhaka, April 17 -- Vegetable prices have remained high despite a slight drop from last week, with most items selling between Tk 60 and Tk 80 per kg, while some cost up to Tk 100. Green papaya, usuall... Read More


Railway minister's proposed visit to controversial CRB hospital site ignites fresh protests

Dhaka, April 17 -- The reported revival of the controversial CRB hospital project has rekindled public discontent in Chattogram, triggering fresh protests to protect the city's historic green space, w... Read More


Mustafizur injury forces late change as Bangladesh bowl in opener against New Zealand

Dhaka, April 17 -- A late injury to Mustafizur Rahman disrupted Bangladesh's plans as they opted to bowl first in a reshuffled ODI opener against a heavily changed New Zealand side in Dhaka. The star... Read More


Pilgrims begin arriving at Dhaka Hajj camp ahead of first flight

Dhaka, April 17 -- Pilgrims have started arriving at the Ashkona Hajj Camp in Dhaka ahead of the first flight of the 2026 pilgrimage. Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain visited th... Read More


MV Banglar Joyjatra sets sail as Hormuz opens for commercial traffic

Dhaka, April 17 -- The Bangladesh-flagged vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has set sail toward the Strait of Hormuz from the outer anchorage of Mina Saqr port in the United Arab Emirates, following an offic... Read More


Two beaten to death in Manikganj after missing child's body recovered

Dhaka, April 17 -- A "mob" has beaten two men to death in Manikganj Sadar Upazila following the discovery of a missing child's body in a cornfield. The incident, which has left a third person fightin... Read More


Patients overflow onto floors, verandas as measles surge grips CMCH

Dhaka, April 17 -- Rafiqul Islam paced the open grounds outside Cumilla Medical College Hospital (COMCH), cradling his eight-month-old grandson, identified only as Zidan, with a cannula strapped to hi... Read More


Man who frequented India found dead along Jhenaidah border

Dhaka, April 17 -- The body of a 46-year-old Bangladeshi man with a history of travelling to India has been recovered from the Ichhamati River of Moheshpur Upazila in Jhenaidah near the border. Ratik... Read More