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Parliament building's main entrance renamed 'Gen MAG Osmani Gate'

Dhaka, April 16 -- A commemorative plaque naming the main entrance of the parliament building as "Gen MAG Osmani Gate" has been installed. The large maroon signboard, featuring the name in white lett... Read More


Measles symptoms drive 33 new child admissions at Mymensingh hospital

Dhaka, April 16 -- Mymensingh Medical College Hospital has admitted 33 more children with measles symptoms within a 24-hour window. The hospital's Assistant Director (Administration) Muhammad Mynuddi... Read More


Bangladesh enforces 58-day Bay of Bengal fishing ban to protect breeding cycle

Dhaka, April 16 -- Fishing in the Bay of Bengal came to a complete halt from midnight as Bangladesh began a 58-day seasonal ban to protect marine biodiversity and support the unrestricted breeding of ... Read More


200 sued over Kushtia 'shrine leader' murder as Jamaat denies involvement

Dhaka, April 16 -- Police have said a murder case has been filed against four named suspects and around 200 unidentified people over the killing of '"shrine" leader Shamim Reza, also known as Jahangir... Read More


Another 25 children hospitalised with measles symptoms in Mymensingh

Dhaka, April 15 -- Another 25 children with measles symptoms have been admitted to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital over the past 24 hours, taking the number of patients now under treatment there t... Read More


Deadline for VAT returns extended to Apr 23

Dhaka, April 15 -- The value-added tax (VAT) statement or returns for the month of March can be filed online until Apr 23. Under the law, VAT returns for each month are due by the 15th of the followi... Read More


Daffodil International University to host AI Hackathon 2026 with global collaboration

Dhaka, April 15 -- Daffodil International University (DIU) is set to organise AI Hackathon 2026, aiming to promote innovation and technology-driven problem-solving among young students. The event is ... Read More


BBC announces 2,000 job cuts in major restructure to slash costs by 10 percent

Dhaka, April 15 -- The BBC is set to cut 2,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring drive aimed at reducing costs by 10 percent over the next three years, sources say. Staff were informed about the ... Read More


630 cartons of cigarettes seized from two passengers at Ctg airport

Dhaka, April 15 -- Customs authorities have seized 630 cartons of cigarettes from the bags of two passengers arriving at Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport from Abu Dhabi. The two landed ... Read More


950,000 children vaccinated against measles in 8 days, says advisor

Dhaka, April 15 -- Around 943,340 children have received the measles-rubella vaccine across Bangladesh in eight days, according to Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman. Speaking at a ... Read More