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Rain at end of summer heralds arrival of monsoon

Dhaka, June 10 -- Showers brought on by the monsoon winds have heralded the last week of the summer and the start of the rainy season in different parts of Bangladesh. Rainfall was recorded in differ... Read More


Bangladesh to introduce 'Arts and Culture' in Class 4 next year

Dhaka, June 10 -- The government has decided to introduce an Arts and Culture textbook for Class 4 from 2027 under the existing primary curriculum. The move comes ahead of a planned curriculum overha... Read More


Bangladesh reports eight child deaths, 94 new measles cases in a day

Dhaka, June 10 -- Measles-related complications have claimed eight more child lives in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 94 new cases have been confirmed nationwide. The Directorate General of H... Read More


BGB-BSF tensions flare over 'push-in attempt' at Jamalpur border

Dhaka, June 10 -- Tensions have flared along the Jamalpur border after an alleged push-in attempt by India's Border Security Force (BSF) left one man stranded in no-man's land. A flag meeting held on... Read More


Ad-din Hospital administration's response 'not satisfactory': health minister

Dhaka, June 10 -- Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Husain has said the Ad-din Medical College Hospital administration's response to the show cause notice from the Directorate General of Health Services... Read More


How is the albino buffalo 'Donald Trump' doing at the zoo?

Dhaka, June 10 -- The pink-hued albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump", who made international headlines, has become the subject of social media claims that it has fallen into poor health since being... Read More


'We'll pull in doctors to save people' if dengue surges, says health minister

Dhaka, June 10 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has urged doctors to stay vigilant as Bangladesh prepares for a possible rise in dengue cases. He also pledged additional medical staffing ... Read More


Bangladesh will take 'firm stance' for peace, global stability, humanity, says PM Tarique

Dhaka, June 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged that Bangladesh's position in favour of peace, global stability and humanity in the international arena will remain "steadfast". "Banglades... Read More


Bakalia 'child rape' case: Court begins recording testimony

Dhaka, June 10 -- A Chattogram court has begun recording testimony in the case filed over the rape of a 3-and-a-half-year-old child near Chairman Ghata of Bakalia Thana. Judge Syeda Hafsa Jhuma of th... Read More


Bangladesh slashes prices of 49 types of coronary stents

Dhaka, June 10 -- The government has reduced the prices of 49 types of heart rings or coronary stents used in treating heart disease from 29 importers, marking the second such move since February. On... Read More