Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Despite knowing the risks of erosion, taro -- a high-yielding root crop suited for plains -- is increasingly being cultivated on the slopes of Khagrachhari. The practice, experts warn... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Cultural activist and poet Shamim Ashraf has been arrested in Mymensingh on charges of hurting Islamic sentiments, according to police. The arrest took place around 9:45pm on Monday ... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Jamuna River in Sirajganj is swelling rapidly due to the onrush of water from the upstream and heavy rainfall. Since Tuesday morning, the river water has been rising by 2cm per h... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher has questioned the delay in implementing the July National Charter, saying the interim government must act quickly to carry ... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Ministry of Public Administration has been without a secretary since Sept 21, with the appointment stalled amid intense lobbying by several political parties for their preferred offic... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has launched a probe into "crimes against humanity" allegations against the Awami League as a party, accusing the o... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Selling fighter jet engines to Pakistan will benefit India, a Russian defence expert has claimed amid growing debate in Delhi over Moscow's reported plan to supply RD-93 engines for P... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The National Pension Authority has reported an 11.61 percent profit from investments made during the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a total gain of Tk 163.30 million, according to the f... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The education ministry has proposed increasing the house rent allowance for MPO-listed teachers and staff to Tk 2,000-3,000 following the rejection of the government's previous decisi... Read More
Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Assailants have killed a 32-year-old man with a "shot in the head" in Khulna. Police said the attack took place at Custom Ghat on Monday. The victim, identified as Imran Munshi, was... Read More