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Finance secretary says bringing all citizens under pension system 'essential'

Dhaka, May 11 -- Finance Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder has said it is "especially necessary" to bring all citizens of the country under a pension framework, stressing that building a sustainable ... Read More


Mominul, Shanto lead calm Bangladesh control on rain-interrupted Day 4 against Pakistan

Dhaka, May 11 -- Bangladesh finished a rain-disrupted day firmly on the front foot, as Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto once again anchored the innings with assurance and patience, stretching t... Read More


Bangladesh plans AI-based monitoring to prevent market syndicates, price-gouging

Dhaka, May 11 -- The government is planning to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor supply chains and dismantle market syndicates responsible for price-gouging of essential commodit Commerc... Read More


NSC forms committee to investigate Bangladesh's absence from T20 World Cup

Dhaka, May 11 -- A formal inquiry has been launched into Bangladesh pulling out from the 2026 T20 World Cup, with former captain Habibul Bashar brought into the investigation team. The National Sport... Read More


New West Bengal government nods land transfer to BSF for Bangladesh border fence in 45 days

Dhaka, May 11 -- West Bengal's newly formed government has moved swiftly to advance a border security plan, signalling early policy action from the new administration. In his first cabinet meeting, t... Read More


PM Tarique says his government inherited a state riddled with corruption

Dhaka, May 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the BNP-led government inherited every sector of the country in a "fragile" state, likening Bangladesh's condition to that of a war-devastated n... Read More


Sudden downpour leaves parts of Dhaka waterlogged

Dhaka, May 11 -- Though the morning began with patches of sunshine, dark clouds have gradually gathered over Dhaka, bringing in rain and leaving parts of the capital waterlogged. The shower, starting... Read More


Iran introduces permit system, toll process for Hormuz passage: report

Dhaka, May 11 -- A new regulatory system has been introduced by Iran for the Strait of Hormuz, making prior authorisation and toll payment mandatory for all vessels, according to a shipping journal. ... Read More


Flood situation in Haor improves further as two more rivers fall below danger levels

Dhaka, May 11 -- The flood situation in the low-lying Haor areas of Netrokona, Habiganj, and Sunamganj has continued to improve as water levels in two more major rivers receded below their respective ... Read More


Measles: Bangladesh death toll hits 415 with 6 new deaths, suspected cases soar past 50,000

Dhaka, May 11 -- Six more children with measles symptoms have died across the country in the last 24 hours, as the number of suspected cases since mid-March surpassed the 50,000 mark. According to th... Read More