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Friends, colleagues gather to mourn Khalidi

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Funeral prayers have been held for Toufique Imrose Khalidi, whose career was associated with several firsts in the evolution of modern journalism in Bangladesh. The Janaza for the l... Read More


Friends, family bid farewell to Toufique Khalidi

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Friends, family, colleagues and well-wishers are gathering to bid a final farewell to Toufique Imrose Khalidi, the late editor-in-chief of bdnews24.com and a pioneer of digital journ... Read More


Crude bomb explodes outside PMO

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- A crude bomb exploded outside the Prime Minister's Office in Dhaka's Tejgaon in a late-night incident involving two people on a motorcycle, police said. The incident occurred around... Read More


A final goodbye at Toufique Khalidi's beloved newsroom

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The editor would often head straight to the office after arriving at the airport. He had done so many times before. But this time was different. The vehicle carrying Toufique Imrose... Read More


A voice to stories others feared to tell

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- I first met Toufique Imrose Khalidi in March 2007 after I had given the annual memorial lecture at the Liberation War Museum, then in Segun Bagicha. He was surprised that someone who... Read More


Five big questions as Premier League returns

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Manchester City's perfect start faces its toughest test yet, two of England's biggest clubs are already desperate for points, and Arsenal must prove their first defeat was only a stu... Read More


When will Bangladesh's mental healthcare prospects change?

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- People of all ages come to the National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital in Dhaka's Shyamoli for treatment. Some have been living with mental health issues for years, others ... Read More


Bangladesh urges India to lift 'anti-dumping' duties

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Amid uncertainty surrounding a visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, Dhaka has emphasised the need to remove land port-based restrictions and non-tariff barriers in ex... Read More


Why is Trump turning to Russia for diesel?

Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- Donald Trump's deal with Vladimir Putin to put millions of tonnes of Russian diesel back onto the market could reach far beyond US filling stations, potentially easing pressure on fu... Read More


Cool room, better sleep: what science says

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Most people know that darkness signals the brain to wind down for sleep. But a growing body of research suggests another environmental cue may be just as powerful -- and far less unde... Read More