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Black money legalisation plan would grant state-backed protection to corruption: TIB

Dhaka, June 4 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed strong concern over reports that the government is "actively considering" allowing undisclosed wealth to be legalised in the ... Read More


Mamata Banerjee faces complaint after remarks on Hadi killing probe

Dhaka, June 4 -- A complaint has been filed against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks involving the arrest of suspects linked to the murder of Sharif Osman bin Hadi. ... Read More


Power Division wants electricity tariff revised for poorest consumers

Dhaka, June 4 -- A day after Bangladesh's power regulator approved higher electricity tariffs across all consumer categories, the Power Division has moved to shield low-income households, seeking a re... Read More


Missing Jubo Dal leader's body recovered in Tangail, 5 arrested

Dhaka, June 4 -- The body of a former Jubo Dal leader has been recovered from a lake in Tangail's Ghatail Upazila four days after he disappeared, with police detaining five people. The body was found... Read More


US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump

Dhaka, June 4 -- The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern amon... Read More


Measles: 4 more children die in a day, 69 more cases confirmed

Dhaka, June 4 -- A child with a confirmed case of measles and three others with measles-like symptoms have died during a 24-hour count in Bangladesh. Their deaths take the suspected death toll since ... Read More


New BSEC boss sets sights on institutional investment drive

Dhaka, June 4 -- The new Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan has said the regulator's key focus is to build a more institution-driven capital market. He said the ... Read More


Newly appointed BSEC chairman, commissioners move into office, outline priorities

Dhaka, June 4 -- The newly appointed chairman and three commissioners of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) have arrived at the regulator's headquarters after taking charge. The... Read More


6 newborn deaths: Probe finds evidence of 'negligence' at Ad-din Hospital

Dhaka, June 4 -- A Ministry of Health investigation committee says it has found evidence of "negligence" in the mysterious deaths of six newborns at Dhaka's Ad-din Medical College Hospital. Health Mi... Read More


Probe finds no clue 3 days after PM's red phone was disconnected

Dhaka, June 4 -- The police have failed to solve the mystery behind the cutting of the secure red telephone line of the Prime Minister's Office at the Secretariat, the administrative heart of Banglade... Read More