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Leftist students protest ATM Azhar's release

Dhaka, May 31 -- Leaders and activists of leftist student organisations held a protest rally on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Friday, denouncing the release of convicted war criminal Jamaat-e-Is... Read More


Two men die from electrocution in city

Dhaka, May 31 -- Two men have died from electrocution in two separate incidents in the capital's Shahbagh and Demra areas. The deceased were identified as Md Aainal (30) and Md Al Amin (35). Aainal,... Read More


Joint forces nab 390 suspects in week-long nationwide drive

Dhaka, May 31 -- The joint forces led by the Bangladesh Army have arrested a total of 390 people for their suspected involvement in various crimes during a week-long drive in different areas of the co... Read More


Chief adviser leaves for home wrapping up Japan visit

Dhaka, May 31 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left Tokyo this morning for home, wrapping up his four-day packed official tour to Japan. "A flight of Singapore Airlines carrying the Chief Ad... Read More


Startup ecosystem efficiency: Bangladesh's rank improves four notches to 79th

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh has improved by four notches to reach the 79th position on a global list that ranked 100 countries based on their startup ecosystem efficiency. Among South Asian nations, ... Read More


Buildings to eat up highest 16.10pc funds in ADP

Dhaka, May 31 -- Constructing residential and non-residential buildings alone costs 16.10 per cent of the funds in the upcoming development budget as the interim government has made the highest alloca... Read More


BGMEA biennial elections conclude with 89pc voter turnout

Dhaka, May 31 -- The biennial elections of the apparel apex body-- BGMEA-ended on Saturday at 5.0 pm with casting about 89 per cent votes to elect the next board of directors for the term of 2025-27. ... Read More


Rainwater yet to recede from Dhaka's New Market

Dhaka, May 30 -- The rain that began in Dhaka on Thursday continued into the night. There was light rain on Friday as well. The New Market area of the capital has been waterlogged due to the rain, as ... Read More


Yunus hails 'good friend' Japan, seeks support to build 'new Bangladesh'

Dhaka, May 30 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged Japan to extend its full cooperation in helping build a "new Bangladesh". He made the call on Friday while addressing the "Bangladesh Business ... Read More


Soka University confers honorary doctorate on Prof Yunus

Dhaka, May 30 -- Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Soka University on Friday. He was conferred the honorary degree in recognition of his contributio... Read More