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Fire damages documents at 2 Khagrachhari govt offices

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- A fire has broken out at the Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila Land Office and the Upazila Social Services Office late on Wednesday night. Important documents, computers and other equipmen... Read More


Garment worker killed in Siddhirganj crash

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- A garment worker has been killed after a speeding vehicle hit the auto-rickshaw he was taking on his way to work in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj on Thursday morning. The accident occur... Read More


2 held over in Narail 'gang rape'

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Police in Narail have arrested two suspects in connection with a case filed over the alleged gang rape of a girl after she sought help from her brother's friend. One of the suspects... Read More


India overhauls visa rules for foreign visitors

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Foreign nationals travelling for tourism, medical treatment, education and business will have access to a simplified visa framework under changes announced by the Indian government. ... Read More


Info Commission will be 'neutral': Nahreen Khan

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The newly appointed Chief Information Commissioner, Nahreen Islam Khan, has announced a 100-day action plan to turn the Information Commission into an independent and stronger instit... Read More


Gold prices fall for third time in 6 days

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has cut gold prices for the third time in six days, lowering the price of the best-quality 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per Bhori in 24 hou... Read More


Experts seek dedicated funding to tackle hypertension

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Public health experts urge Bangladesh to secure long-term funding for hypertension control. Speaking at a journalists' workshop in Dhaka on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, advocates highli... Read More


Unsettling return of bombs and arson

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- A week of crude-bomb blasts and vehicle fires has stirred memories of political violence in Bangladesh, unsettling commuters, parents and transport operators. The government blames ... Read More


Garment workers cleared from Dhaka-Tangail Highway

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Garment workers in Gazipur have again taken to the streets demanding a minimum wage of Tk 30,000. Workers from several factories skipped work and occupied the Dhaka-Tangail Highway ... Read More


Asif Nazrul's phone snatched from car

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- A moment with his car window down was all it took for a snatcher to make off with former advisor Asif Nazrul's phone in Dhaka, prompting him to warn contacts against suspicious messa... Read More