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Digital cattle markets catch on in Tangail as Eid supply overshoots demand

Dhaka, May 18 -- Tangail has comfortably exceeded its local demand for sacrificial animals ahead of Eid ul-Azha. But farmers and buyers are on edge over smuggled Indian cattle, excessive market tolls... Read More


Man's body recovered in Chuadanga, family claims murder

Dhaka, May 18 -- Police have recovered the body of a man in Alamdanga Upazila of Chuadanga. The family alleges that he has been killed on suspicion of theft. The body of the young man, named Dudu Ho... Read More


Two die as one truck hits another on Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway in Faridpur

Dhaka, May 18 -- Two people have been killed after a truck rear-ended another on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway in Faridpur, with both victims dying on the spot. The accident occurred near the Atadi fly... Read More


Fuel import spending jumps 54% in nine months amid price spike

Dhaka, May 18 -- Bangladesh's fuel import bill has surged dramatically in the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year, driven by soaring global oil prices and rising domestic demand amid expandin... Read More


Home minister signals formation of new elite force, leaves RAB's fate open

Dhaka, May 18 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has signalled the government is in the process of forming "a new elite force" under a new law, sidestepping a direct answer on whether the Rapid Action ... Read More


Qatar keen to hire skilled Bangladeshi workers in four sectors

Dhaka, May 18 -- Qatar has expressed its intent to recruit Bangladeshi workers for four technical sectors through five designated technical training centres (TTCs). The decision came following the se... Read More


Tk 3tn ADP budget proposed; focus on health, education

Dhaka, May 18 -- The Bangladesh government has proposed a Tk 3 trillion budget for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with a focus on the health and education sectors.... Read More


Protest against new VC appointment continues at DUET with blockade

Dhaka, May 18 -- Protests by students over the appointment of the new vice-chancellor at the Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in Gazipur have entered their fifth day. The "DUET B... Read More


BNP maps out 8-day tribute for Ziaur Rahman's 45th death anniversary

Dhaka, May 18 -- The BNP has announced an eight-day series of events to commemorate the 45th death anniversary of its founder, the late president Ziaur Rahman. Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Ka... Read More


Couple using electric fan in farming work electrocuted to death in Jhenaidah

Dhaka, May 18 -- A man and his wife have died of electrocution in Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila. The incident took place in Gaganna village of Holidhani Union on Monday morning, said Jhenaidah Sadar Police... Read More