Dhaka, April 25 -- Bangladesh has recorded 229 new measles cases in the past 24 hours, while 11 more people died with symptoms of the disease. Confirmed measles deaths since Mar 15 have risen to 42, ... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- Iran's mission to the United Nations has condemned the United States' seizure of an Iranian vessel "carrying dialysis equipment", warning the move has put vulnerable patients at ris... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- Rifat Rashid, president of the Student Against Discrimination (SAD), has said Bangladesh Bank provided Tk 10 million to the group to campaign in favour of a "Yes" vote in a recent r... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- Thousands of Bangladeshi pilgrims have poured into Saudi Arabia for Hajj, with 32,532 flying in as authorities reported two deaths. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs' ... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- Efforts to clear footpaths for pedestrians are facing "hidden" resistance and propaganda, with Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) saying the drive will continue to ease public suff... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit has sought to ease public concern over a reported security alert, saying authorities are actively working on the intelligen... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for a skilled, accountable and people-focused administration to build a "desired Bangladesh", urging officials to see themselves as servants... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- A resolution calling for the declaration of Apr 14 as "Bangla New Year Day" has been adopted in the New York State Senate on Apr 22. The recognition from Albany marks a grand end t... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed Apr 14 as Bangla New Year Day. The New York Senate recognised the occasion as one of the official days set aside to "increase awarenes... Read More
Dhaka, April 25 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was expected in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, but Pakistani... Read More