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Chinmoy Das to stay behind bars over other charges despite fresh bail

Dhaka, April 16 -- A Chattogram court has granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for the Sanatani Jagaran Jote, in a case filed by BNP leader Mir Mohammad Nasir Uddin almost thr... Read More


BRAC Bank, SME Foundation sign deal to generate affordable financing for small businesses

Dhaka, April 16 -- BRAC Bank and the SME Foundation have signed an agreement to provide easier and more affordable financing for cottage, micro and small enterprises, with a focus on women-led and man... Read More


Long-term care for ageing population emerges as key development priority in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 16 -- A high-level policy dialogue on building an inclusive and sustainable long-term care (LTC) system in Bangladesh has underscored the growing urgency of addressing the needs of the co... Read More


Bangladeshi worker killed in Saudi road crash as family learns after 20 days

Dhaka, April 16 -- A Bangladeshi migrant worker has died in a road accident in Saudi Arabia, with his family learning of the tragedy nearly 20 days after it occurred. The dead, 24-year-old Farid Sard... Read More


Breakthrough study involving IUB researcher suggests resolving Hubble tension with physics beyond current models

Dhaka, April 16 -- An international team of astronomers has produced a precise measurement of the universe's current expansion rate, strengthening evidence around one of modern cosmology's major unres... Read More


375 nomination forms collected for 50 reserved women's seats

Dhaka, April 16 -- A total of 375 nomination papers have been collected so far for the 50 reserved women's seats in the parliament. The figures were revealed in the latest list released by the Electi... Read More


Internet shut down via WhatsApp group on Palak's orders, BTRC official tells tribunal

Dhaka, April 16 -- An official of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has testified before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1, revealing that the nationwide internet s... Read More


Tamim-led BCB introduces privilege card for former, current Bangladesh captains

Dhaka, April 16 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a special recognition scheme to honour all current and former international captains of the men's and women's national teams with a ... Read More


Bangladesh urges stronger data systems, digital cooperation at UN CPD session

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh has called for coordinated global action to strengthen data systems, bridge the digital divide, expand technology transfer during a UN forum in New York. In a media stat... Read More


Private car falls into Shitalakhya while boarding ferry in Narayanganj, no casualties

Dhaka, April 16 -- A private car has plunged into the Shitalakhya River while attempting to board a ferry in Narayanganj's Bandar Upazila, officials said. The driver was later rescued and the vehicle... Read More