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What 6 climate-health steps could save 1.6mn lives?

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Could better warnings before heatwaves, access to safe drinking water and cleaner cooking fuels help save 1.6 million lives every year? The World Health Organization (WHO) says they ... Read More


Saudi crash: 4 of a family among Bangladeshi dead

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Seven Bangladeshis, including four members of the same family, have been killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia while travelling from Madinah to Jeddah. Six others were injured. T... Read More


7 Bangladeshis die in Saudi road crash

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah has confirmed that a road accident in Saudi Arabia has killed seven Bangladeshis, including women and children. The accident happened late on F... Read More


IUB, Prime Bank Investment to drive youth financial literacy

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- The Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL), according to a media statement. The strategic alliance ai... Read More


Twin debris rings spotted around white dwarf

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Billions of years from now, the sun is expected to run out of fuel and greatly expand into what is called a red giant, eventually shedding its outer layers and leaving behind its dens... Read More


Summit resumes LNG supply

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Gas supply from Summit's liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Moheshkhali has resumed after scheduled maintenance, restoring operations at both terminals serving the national grid.... Read More


BUET admission test set for Jan 16

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will begin accepting applications for undergraduate admission on Nov 21, with the entrance examination scheduled for Jan 16.... Read More


Tarique joins National Revolution and Solidarity Day rally

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has led a colourful procession in Dhaka to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day. The BNP chief flagged off the rally from a makeshift stage o... Read More


Hridoy rewrites record books in Sylhet

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Towhid Hridoy has surpassed Mominul Haque's record for the highest score in a maiden Test century by a Bangladeshi and broken Tamim Iqbal's mark for the most sixes in a Test innings. ... Read More


Hridoy's double ton sets a new benchmark

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Towhid Hridoy turned a pressure-filled Test into a personal landmark, rewriting Bangladesh's record books with an unbeaten 242 against West Indies in Sylhet. The 26-year-old's extrao... Read More