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Tarique calls for 'tech-driven, accountable' administration for 'envisioned Bangladesh'

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


Resolution declaring 'Bangla New Year' on Apr 14 in New York brings grand end to 3-day festival

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


New York state marks Apr 14 as Bangla New Year Day

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


Hopes for peace talks as Iran foreign minister, US envoys head to Pakistan

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


Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands

Dhaka, April 25 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the US, offering some hope for an e... Read More


Missing Bangladeshi student Limon found dead in Florida

Dhaka, April 25 -- Zamil Ahamed Limon, the Bangladeshi doctoral student who had gone missing alongside another student, has been found dead in the US, reports NBC News. Limon's body was recovered on ... Read More


Gun attack in Chattogram's Raozan leaves man dead, investigation under way

Dhaka, April 25 -- Police have launched a manhunt to arrest several identified suspects after unidentified assailants shot a man dead in Chattogram. The victim, 35-year-old Mohammad Babul, was report... Read More


Eggs on the boil as food inflation bites

Dhaka, April 24 -- In line with recent hikes in the prices of vegetables, fish, and meat, the prices of eggs have also jumped once more, rising by Tk 10-15 per the dozen. Although there has been no w... Read More


SSC examinee hacked to death in Dhamrai

Dhaka, April 24 -- Unidentified assailants have entered the house and hacked to death a SSC examinee in Dhamrai Municipality area in Dhaka, police say. The incident took place in Lakuriapara Mohalla ... Read More


Tariquzzaman Tapan, once-familiar small and big screen comedian, dies of cancer at 60

Dhaka, April 24 -- Tariquzzaman Tapan, who played a comedian in movies and the small screen, has died of cancer at the age of 60, his family has confirmed. The actor breathed his last at his Rampura ... Read More