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HSC supplementary exams begin Dec 1

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Students who failed in one or two subjects in this year's HSC and equivalent exams will be able to retake them from Dec 1. The education boards published the supplementary exam sche... Read More


China gets nod for new LNG terminal

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- A Chinese state-owned company has secured government approval to build a third floating LNG terminal in Bangladesh's Moheshkhali amid a fuel supply crunch. The project will be devel... Read More


Man Utd sack manager Carrick

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Manchester United have dismissed manager Michael Carrick, the club said on Thursday, after a prolonged winless Premier League run culminated in a 4-4 draw at home to Aston Villa last... Read More


Bogura airport first, Mymensingh will follow: minister

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Construction of an airport in Bogura will begin first, with the Mymensingh international airport project to move ahead one or two years later, Civil Aviation Minister M Rashiduzzaman... Read More


Weight-loss drug boom risks insulin supply: experts

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- As weight-loss injections become a lucrative market for pharmaceutical companies, millions of people with diabetes in poorer countries are still struggling to obtain basic insulin tr... Read More


PM urges urgent action on climate financing at COP-31

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has presented five urgent actions to ensure funding for climate-vulnerable countries at the United Nations climate change conference COP-31 ... Read More


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