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Another Milestone student dies, death toll rises to 34

Dhaka, July 26 -- Another student has succumbed to his injuries after the fighter jet crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka, raising the death toll from the tragedy to 34. The latest victim,... Read More


Malaysia urges Thailand, Cambodia to de-escalate tensions

Dhaka, July 26 -- Malaysia has urged Cambodia and Thailand to exercise utmost restraint and take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Malaysia... Read More


TCB seeks to raise oil, sugar, lentil prices

Dhaka, July 26 -- The state-run TCB has sought to raise the prices of subsidised soybean oil, sugar, and lentil as the truck sale of the key commodities will begin on August 10. Around 500 poor peopl... Read More


Urban planners for relocating crowd-gathering structures from flying approach zone

Dhaka, July 26 -- Urban planners on Friday called for gradual relocation of all the crowd-gathering structures, including the Milestone School campus, from the flying approach zone (FAZ) of the prime ... Read More


Attempts underway to run country under old system: Nahid

Dhaka, July 26 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday said despite July mass uprising was aspired for a new Bangladesh but attempts are underway to run the country under the ... Read More


Youth festival project proposal returned without appraisal

Dhaka, July 26 -- The Planning Commission has returned a youth festival project proposal without initiating appraisal. Titled "Inspiring Youth for Nation Building through Organising Youth Festival," ... Read More


PPA proposes Tk 4.9b staff accommodation project

Dhaka, July 26 -- The Payra Port Authority (PPA) wants to excavate ponds and build water reservoirs by filling up a deep land adjacent to the port area to facilitate accommodation for its employees by... Read More


DU teacher dies in China

Dhaka, July 26 -- Dr Mohammad Jahangir Alam, professor in the Department of World Religions and Culture at Dhaka University (DU), died of a cardiovascular disease at Kunming Airport in China on July 2... Read More


Hilsa prices hit record high, most find it out of reach

Dhaka, July 26 -- Hilsa prices have soared to record levels this year, keeping the national fish out of reach for low- and middle-income consumers. Traders say poor catches from both rivers and the s... Read More


BCB hosts training workshop for match referees

Dhaka, July 26 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday launched a two-day training programme for match referees at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The programme aims to strength... Read More