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7 more die of 'measles' in a day

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Measles continues to take a toll in Bangladesh, with six more people dying of symptoms in a day and another person dying of a confirmed case of the disease. Chattogram and Khulna di... Read More


HSC exam results delayed to Saturday

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The publication date for this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examination results has been deferred by two days to Oct 31. Inter-Education Board Coordinatio... Read More


CUET students returning to classes after 36 days

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Students at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) are returning to classes after a 36-day shutdown over demands for the reinstatement of former vice-chancellor (... Read More


Highway cleared after Gazipur workers' protest

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Police have persuaded workers blockading the Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Gazipur over higher pay and allowances to leave, after which traffic returned to normal. Md Amzad Hossain, supe... Read More


Power out in parts of Dhaka, Ctg

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A technical glitch has suspended the power supply to some areas of Dhaka and Chattogram. A notice sent by the Power Division on Tuesday said that work is under way to restore the po... Read More


Jamaat alliance voices 'concerns' over polls

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has voiced concerns over whether the upcoming local government elections will be held in a free and fair manner. Mamunul Haque, Ameer of Ba... Read More


Govt plans Tk 4,000-5,000 smartphone: ICT secretary

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The government has launched an initiative to produce smartphones locally at prices ranging from Tk 4,000 to Tk 5,000 to expand digital access, according to Information and Communicat... Read More


Kushtia 6 murders: Verdict against Hanif, 3 others on Thursday

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict in a crimes against humanity case against Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif and three other leaders ... Read More


PM will decide IGP's fate after returning home: advisor

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The final call on what to de regarding Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir's "crossfire" remark rests with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who will consider the matter... Read More


Cartup expands fashion, lifestyle range

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- E-commerce platform Cartup has expanded its fashion and lifestyle offerings in Bangladesh, bringing together clothing, footwear, accessories, fragrances and personal care products fo... Read More