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Labour groups press for Tk 30,000 floor wage, stronger rights at May Day rallies

Dhaka, May 1 -- Workers and labour organisations have held rallies and processions to mark International Workers' Day and push for their fundamental rights. Thousands of working-class people assemble... Read More


4-day deputy commissioners' conference set to start Sunday

Dhaka, May 1 -- The four-day deputy commissioners' (DC) conference is scheduled to begin in Dhaka on Sunday, bringing together officials from across the country for discussions with top state authorit... Read More


2 policemen injured as suspected muggers attack during probe in Narayanganj

Dhaka, May 1 -- Two policemen have been injured after coming under attack by suspected muggers while investigating a robbery report in Narayanganj's Bandar Upazila. Their shotgun was also snatched, po... Read More


Malta recognises honorary consul Shoeb Chowdhury for diplomatic service

Dhaka, May 1 -- The government of Malta has conferred a special recognition on Shoeb Chowdhury, the honorary consul of Malta in Bangladesh for his contributions to bilateral diplomacy. The recognitio... Read More


Measles deaths mount as ICU absence casts shadow over Mymensingh Medical

Dhaka, May 1 -- The lack of ICU support at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital has added to the concerns and fears of families as the number of children dying with measles symptoms continues to rise. ... Read More


UN reduces South Sudan troop ceiling, extends mission to 2027

Dhaka, May 1 -- The United Nations Security Council has reduced the size of its peacekeeping force in South Sudan while extending its mandate, according to The Hindu. The Indian daily said the counci... Read More


Burnt by life, tannery workers cling to survival in Savar

Dhaka, May 1 -- Tannery trap: No exit, no alternatives Work-bound lives: Veteran workers say decades in tanneries leave them with no other skills, making it nearly impossible to switch jobs late in l... Read More


Naya Paltan gears up for BNP's May Day rally

Dhaka, May 1 -- Preparations have been completed for the ruling BNP's May Day rally in Dhaka's Naya Paltan. Prime Minister and party chief Tarique Rahman is due to address the gathering, scheduled to... Read More


13th Parliament's first session ends: 94 bills passed, 133 ordinances tabled

Dhaka, May 1 -- The first session of the 13th Parliament has concluded after 25 working days, marked by the passage of 94 bills and a strong emphasis on parliamentary cooperation. Speaker Hafiz Uddin... Read More


Bangladesh slips to 152nd position in RSF World Press Freedom Index

Dhaka, May 1 -- Bangladesh has slipped three positions in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, ranking 152nd out of 180 countries, according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Th... Read More