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DNCC demolishes illegal structures in Mirpur-1

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched an eviction drive to clear footpaths and remove illegal structures around the Mirpur-1 intersection in the capital, with another ... Read More


CUET: Classes resume after 36 days

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Classes at the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) have resumed after 36 days due to a protest by students, teachers and university officials demanding the rei... Read More


Vidya Balan awaits 'magic' of on-screen reunion with Saif

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Nearly two decades after "Parineeta" introduced audiences to the charming pairing of Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan, the two actors are set to reunite on screen in filmmaker Ritesh Ba... Read More


Cyclone Arnab weakens after making landfall in India

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Arnab, a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal, has crossed India's Andhra Pradesh coast. It is likely to move northwest and weaken gradually, accor... Read More


A lifeline for snakebite victims, left to struggle

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Every year, snakebites kill thousands of people in Bangladesh. Yet the country's only venom research centre, established to help develop an antivenom suited to local snakes, is strug... Read More


Medical exams for Malaysia-bound workers from Oct 31

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Bangladeshi nationals wishing to work in Malaysia will be able to begin getting medical examinations at approved medical centres from Saturday, Oct 31. The Ministry of Expatriates' ... Read More


PM hails 'important step' in Japan ties

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Billions in potential investment, 200,000 jobs and cooperation in advanced technology feature among the gains Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says his Japan visit has delivered, callin... Read More


CEC meets with 11-Party Alliance delegation

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- A day before the Thakurgaon-1 by-election, a delegation from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-Party Alliance met with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin amid dissatisfac... Read More


Gas fire burns on in Ukhiya

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- A fire sparked by gas leaking from underground in Cox's Bazar's Ukhiya has kept burning for more than 24 hours. Fire Service and Civil Defence officials said experts from the Bangla... Read More


Why Shah Rukh will skip birthday fan meet this year

Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Nov 2 is nothing short of a festival for Shah Rukh Khan fans. Every year, the superstar's birthday brings with it the hope of catching a glimpse of him outside his iconic Mumbai home... Read More