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No resolution on Hasina's extradition yet: Touhid

Dhaka, April 8 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus brought up the issue of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition, but clarif... Read More


Bangladesh signs 'Artemis Accords' with NASA

Dhaka, April 8 -- Bangladesh has become the 54th country to sign the "Artemis Accords" with NASA, joining the international effort focused on non-military space exploration. The Artemis Accords, esta... Read More


2 schoolgirls 'gang raped' in Narsingdi

Dhaka, April 8 -- Two school girls - who are studying in class-six - were allegedly raped by eight youths on Monday evening in Raipura upazila of Narsingdi, according to local authorities. Local unio... Read More


Strict action for illegal layoffs, warns labour secy

Dhaka, April 8 -- Labour Secretary AHM Safiquzzaman on Tuesday warned that strict action will be taken against factory owners who illegally lay off workers without informing the local administration o... Read More


'Bangladesh secures $1bn funding support from NDB'

Dhaka, April 8 -- BIDA and BEZA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Tuesday said the Brics-led New Development Bank (NDB) is set to provide $1 billion in funding support to Banglade... Read More


Dhaka's toxic air poses serious health threat

Dhaka, April 7 -- Dhaka's air quality continues to rank among the worst in the world, posing a grave threat to public health, according to health experts and environmental watchdogs. Thick smog, dust... Read More


Judicial reform key to sustainable change: CJ

Dhaka, April 7 -- Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed on Monday emphasized that no reform in any sector will be sustainable unless the judiciary itself undergoes reform. He made the remarks while spe... Read More


Recovering Pope makes surprise appearance

Dhaka, April 7 -- Pope Francis, who is recovering after a serious case of pneumonia, made a surprise public appearance Sunday as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after leaving hosp... Read More


BIDA optimistic on foreign investment amid US tariffs

Dhaka, April 7 -- The recent decisions by the US government regarding tariffs will not impact the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, according to Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Ba... Read More


Dhaka evaluates fiscal scope for US import duty cuts

Dhaka, April 7 -- In response to the United States' newly announced counter-tariff policy, the Government of Bangladesh has decided to issue two formal letters to the US within 48 hours. Chief Advise... Read More