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Revenue board to be linked to multiple public agencies

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The government plans to launch a new digital transformation initiative to integrate siloed, fragmented, and duplicative data from public agencies across multiple ministries and divisi... Read More


Police arrest 29 persons from city's Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Police arrested 29 individuals during a special drive in the capital's Mohammadpur area on Wednesday. DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman sai... Read More


Bank staff up 2.55pc in Jun '25

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The number of bank employees rose by 2.55 per cent year on year in June 2025, according to a latest Bangladesh Bank report, reflecting continued expansion of the key financial sector.... Read More


Heavy rains may double dengue cases in Oct

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Entomologists have warned that Bangladesh may see an extended outbreak of dengue fever this year, with cases doubling this month compared to September due to heavy rains. The health ... Read More


Bayer's innovative ways of boosting farm output while preserving environment

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- To meet the consumption need of an ever-expanding population across the globe it is important to increase production of food, feed and fibre. However, while doing so, it is equally im... Read More


BRAC Bank partners with VeloxPays to facilitate app-based remittance from Australia

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- BRAC Bank has partnered with VeloxPays Pty Ltd, a new remittance service provider, to deliver a convenient app-based remittance experience for wage earners in Bangladesh, according to... Read More


Yunus says Buddha's lessons crucial for peace and harmony in turbulent world

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Global stability and peace could greatly benefit from the teachings of Gautama Buddha, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus says. On Saturday, Yunus highlighted Buddha's commitment to non-vi... Read More


Bangladesh braces for flooding in 5 districts as rivers rise amid rains

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Low-lying areas along rivers in five districts could face temporary flooding over the coming days, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has warned. The vulnerable district... Read More


Woman killed in Madaripur road accident

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- A woman was killed and at least 20 others were injured when a passenger bus plunged into a roadside ditch on the Dhaka-Barishal highway in Rajoir upazila of Madaripur district on Frid... Read More


Australian scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Australian scientists have developed natural plastic films from food waste sugars that could replace petroleum-based packaging, offering compostable alternatives for food and agricult... Read More