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Chattogram ambulance fares jump 30% day after NCP scuffle

Dhaka, June 8 -- Ambulance fares in Chattogram have been raised by 30 percent a day after a scuffle between members of the Bangladesh Ambulance Owners Welfare Association and activists of the National... Read More


India's BSF pulls back 10 people after 72-hour border standoff at Panchagarh zero line

Dhaka, June 8 -- The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has taken back 10 people, including men, men and children, after nearly 72 hours of tension at the Boro Bari border in Panchagarh Sadar Upazila.... Read More


SSC results on Jul 20, says education minister

Dhaka, June 8 -- The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on Jul 20, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said. "We have issue... Read More


17-month-old with measles symptoms dies in Sylhet

Dhaka, June 8 -- A 17-month-old child with measles symptoms has died in the Sylhet Division, taking the death toll from the outbreak in the region to 66. The child died while undergoing treatment at ... Read More


Government will seal Ad-din hospital's fate Tuesday over newborn deaths, says health minister

Dhaka, June 8 -- A decision on what action will be taken on Ad-din Medical College Hospital following a probe into the deaths of six newborns is set to be finalised on Tuesday, the health minister say... Read More


Child dies as measles outbreak persists despite vaccination drive in Mymensingh

Dhaka, June 8 -- Measles-related deaths have continued to tick up in Mymensingh, with another child dying and the district's death toll reaching 48. Nearly 1,960 children have been admitted to hospit... Read More


2027 Hajj roadmap published, registration continues until Sept 26

Dhaka, June 8 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has published the roadmap for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage. It was published by the ministry's Hajj-1 branch on Sunday. A media statement from the mini... Read More


Court takes cognisance of Bakalia 'child rape' charges

Dhaka, June 8 -- A Chattogram court has taken cognisance of a chargesheet submitted by police over the alleged rape of a 3-and-a-half-year-old in Chairman Ghata of Chattogram's Bakalia. Following a h... Read More


Ex-ICT prosecutor Tureen Afroz shown arrested in case by brother over property dispute

Dhaka, June 8 -- Former International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor Tureen Afroz has been shown arrested in a case filed by her brother over alleged property grabbing. On Monday, a Dhaka court sent her ... Read More


Despite years of intervention, inflation continues to test Bangladesh households and policymakers alike

Dhaka, June 8 -- Inflation Ledger: The Price Pressure Cooker Stubborn record: May saw prices surge by 9.42 percent, marking a sharp 16-month high despite ongoing tightening. Fueling the fire: Impend... Read More