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Freed from Strait of Hormuz, Bangladeshi vessel heads to South Africa

Dhaka, June 27 -- Bangladeshi merchant ship Banglar Joyjatra has set sail for its new commercial destination at Port of Durban in South Africa after being stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for 115 days... Read More


IUB seminar sheds light on resource mobilisation, budget implementation

Dhaka, June 27 -- Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has hosted a seminar on the national budget, focusing on resource mobilisation, prioritisation and implementation challenges. The Department... Read More


2 killed in fire at 14-storey building in Dhaka's Katabon

Dhaka, June 27 -- A fire at a high-rise building in Dhaka's Katabon has killed two people, according to Fire Service and Civil Defence. The blaze erupted on the 12th floor of the 14-storey building a... Read More


Mild heatwave persists in Rajshahi, Pabna, Jashore

Dhaka, June 27 -- A mild heatwave is sweeping three districts, including Rajshahi, and is likely to persist. The other two districts experiencing the heatwave are Pabna and Jashore, the Bangladesh Me... Read More


Short-term floods may hit Sylhet, six other districts as rivers rise

Dhaka, June 27 -- Bangladesh's flood forecasting authority has warned of short-term flooding in seven districts across Sylhet and the north as river levels rise following heavy rainfall at home and up... Read More


Bangladesh parents, child killed in Italy stabbing as eldest son survives attack

Dhaka, June 27 -- A Bangladeshi couple and their 5-year-old daughter have been stabbed to death inside their Rome apartment, while the family's teenage son survived after fleeing the attack. The memb... Read More


Three members of a family stabbed in Mohakhali

Dhaka, June 27 -- A knife attack in Mohakhali Wireless area has left three members of the same family with stab wounds. The incident took place around 4:30am on Saturday. The injured have been admit... Read More


Tarique says Malaysia, China visits put Bangladesh's interests above all else

Dhaka, June 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said his recent visits to Malaysia and China were guided by a "Bangladesh First" policy, aimed at protecting national interests and speaking for the... Read More


Parliament cheers Tarique's Malaysia, China tour as foreign policy 'new horizon'

Dhaka, June 27 -- Bangladesh's parliament has unanimously passed a motion thanking Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for what lawmakers called an "unprecedented success" on his state visits to Malaysia an... Read More


Dembele records fastest World Cup hat-trick in 72 years against Norway

Dhaka, June 27 -- France forward Ousmane Dembele has smashed in the fastest World Cup hat-trick from kick-off in 72 years, netting three times in just over half an hour in the Group I clash against No... Read More