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IUB ranks No. 1 among private universities in Bangladesh in Nature Index Rankings

Dhaka, June 3 -- Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has ranked top among private universities in Bangladesh on the Nature Index institutional rankings. It ranked fifth among Bangladeshi institu... Read More


'Canal filling' for road work sparks waterlogging fears in Tangail

Dhaka, June 3 -- Allegations of filling a canal for road and drain construction have surfaced in Tangail city, raising fears of worsening waterlogging during the rainy season. The work under the Tang... Read More


High Court grants Dipu Moni bail in one case, issues rule for six others

Dhaka, June 3 -- The High Court has granted bail to former Awami League minister Dipu Moni in one of seven cases filed against her at different police stations in Dhaka. The court also issued a rule ... Read More


Ebtedayee madrasas, demanding MPO by Thursday, announce 'fast unto death'

Dhaka, June 3 -- The teachers of Ebtedayee madrasas will start "fasting unto death" from Sunday if the BNP government does not entitle them to the monthly pay order (MPO) by this week as promised by t... Read More


Four Bangladeshis injured in Iranian drone attack at Kuwait International Airport

Dhaka, June 3 -- Four Bangladeshis are among those injured in an Iranian drone strike targeting Kuwait's main international airport. The Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait issued a media statement on Wedne... Read More


6-month-old child dies of measles symptoms in Mymensingh

Dhaka, June 3 -- Another infant has died from measles symptoms at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), raising the total death toll from the disease or its symptoms at the facility to 45. The ... Read More


Sohel, Swapna appear in court for defence hearing in Ramisa rape, murder case

Dhaka, June 3 -- A Dhaka court is scheduled to hear the defence arguments for Sohel Rana and Swapna Akter in the case of rape and murder of eight-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter on Wednesday. Judge ... Read More


Ex-Narayanganj mayor Ivy released on bail

Dhaka, June 3 -- Former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Salina Hayat Ivy has been released from Kashimpur Central Women's Jail after securing bail in all cases filed against her. On Wednesday, Jai... Read More


Authorities move to relocate Khan Jahan Ali shrine crocodile after girl's death

Dhaka, June 3 -- Authorities have decided to remove the crocodile from the Hazarat Khan Jahan Ali shrine pond in Bagerhat after a child was killed in an attack by the reptile. The animal will initial... Read More


Inflation, global headwinds making construction business tougher, says Shama-E Zaheer

Dhaka, June 3 -- Doing business in Bangladesh has become more difficult than before amid political changes and persistent inflationary pressures, according to Shama-E Zaheer, chairman of Mir Group of ... Read More