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25 people arrested in Ctg over procession, slogans at Mosharraf Hossain's funeral

Dhaka, May 15 -- Police have arrested 25 individuals in various parts of Chattogram city on charges of holding a procession and chanting slogans following the funeral of Awami League (AL) presidium me... Read More


ULAB Freshers get floral welcome to encourage engagement with nature

Dhaka, May 15 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has taken the initiative to welcome newly admitted students of the Summer 2026 semester with a floral gift that encourages them to int... Read More


56,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims arrive in Saudi as govt-run pre-Hajj flights end

Dhaka, May 15 -- The last government-operated pre-Hajj flight this year has arrived in Saudi Arabia. Biman Bangladesh Airlines' BG-531 flight landed in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, the Ministry of Religi... Read More


Two electrocuted to death by fallen wire in Mymensingh

Dhaka, May 15 -- Two people have died from electrocution after touching a live wire in Phulpur Upazila Mymensingh, according to police. The incident occurred around 2:15pm on Friday in Bhatta village... Read More


Growers optimistic as Rajshahi Jaishtha mango harvest starts with high yields

Dhaka, May 15 -- The commercial harvest of mangoes in Rajshahi has begun on the first day of the Bengali month of Jaishtha. Following the "Mango Calendar" set by the district administration, growers ... Read More


99 percent of measles patients recover, quick treatment essential: experts

Dhaka, May 15 -- Although measles, which has spread in different parts of Bangladesh, is "highly contagious", 99 percent of patients recover completely if the infected receive prompt treatment, chest ... Read More


Bangladeshi expat brothers died from carbon monoxide poisoning, confirms Oman police

Dhaka, May 15 -- The cause of death for four Bangladeshi expatriate brothers found dead inside a car in Oman has been confirmed after post-mortems. In a statement, the Royal Oman Police said the deat... Read More


Measles toll tops 450 in Bangladesh after 12 more children die in a day

Dhaka, May 15 -- Bangladesh has recorded 12 more child deaths linked to measles symptoms over the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide death toll to 451. The Directorate General of Health Services (... Read More


Major shake-up looms at BSEC as government eyes new chief

Dhaka, May 15 -- The government is set to appoint a new chairman to the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), with Masud Khan, chairman of Unilever Consumer Care, emerging as the stron... Read More


Government issues gazette upgrading Bogura to city corporation

Dhaka, May 15 -- Bangladesh has finally granted city corporation status to Bogura, turning the key northern city into the country's newest metropolitan authority after years of demand and anticipation... Read More