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Emirates resumes limited operations on Dhaka-Dubai route

Dhaka, March 5 -- Thousands of Bangladeshi travellers finally see a glimmer of hope as Emirates partially resumed flights between Dhaka and Dubai, ending days of uncertainty and upheaval after 210 can... Read More


US diplomat Paul Kapur pays respects at graves of Zia, Khaleda

Dhaka, March 5 -- US Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur has paid his respects at the graves of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia. He arrived at the premises of Zia a... Read More


Bangladesh plans to rank schools, colleges to boost competitiveness

Dhaka, March 5 -- The education authorities are set to introduce a ranking system for schools and colleges to foster a competitive environment and improve the quality of education across Bangladesh. ... Read More


Bangladesh limits airport protocol for PM's foreign trips to 4 officials

Dhaka, March 5 -- The government has significantly scaled back the official protocol for the prime minister's departures and arrivals at the airport, limiting the welcoming and farewell parties to jus... Read More


2.3kg of gold 'missing' from Pubali Bank locker in Bagerhat

Dhaka, March 5 -- Police in Bagerhat have received a formal complaint concerning the disappearance of approximately 200 bhori (2.3kg) of gold jewellery from a businessman's safety deposit locker at a ... Read More


Khalilur, Rizwana involved in manipulating polls, alleges Jamaat

Dhaka, March 5 -- Jamaat-e-Islami's deputy chief Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher has accused Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and former advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan of playing direct roles in "manipulati... Read More


Bangladesh issues 11 directives to save electricity, fuel in public offices

Dhaka, March 5 -- The government has issued an 11-point directive for all public and autonomous offices to curb electricity and fuel consumption amid a mounting energy crisis. The Cabinet Division on... Read More


Long queues at fuel stations as residents fear supply crisis, price hike amid Middle East tension

Dhaka, March 5 -- Escalating tensions in the Middle East have triggered a wave of panic-buying across fuel stations in Dhaka, with vehicle owners forming long queues to top up their tanks amid fears o... Read More


Petition filed at High Court challenging Ahsan Mansur's removal as BB governor

Dhaka, March 5 -- A petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the legality of removing Ahsan H Mansur as governor of Bangladesh Bank and appointing Md Mostaqur Rahman in his place. The pu... Read More


Police arrest tutor over alleged sexual abuse of students in Chattogram

Dhaka, March 5 -- Police have arrested a young man in Chattogram's Boalkhali Upazila who allegedly sexually harassed children while tutoring them at his house. The suspect, identified only as Imtiaz,... Read More