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US-Bangla owes $2.74m to 17 Nepali victims of 2018 crash: Nepali court

Dhaka, July 26 -- A Kathmandu court has ordered Dhaka-based US-Bangla Airlines to pay $2.74 million (Rs 378.60 million) in compensation to the families of 17 Nepali victims of the March 12, 2018, Flig... Read More


Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls

Dhaka, July 26 -- Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border extended into a third day and new flashpoints emerged on Saturday as both sides sought diplomatic support, saying they had acted in self-defence... Read More


BRAC University VC speaks at UN on youth innovation

Dhaka, July 26 -- BRAC University Vice-Chancellor Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar recently represented Bangladesh at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, participating in a high-level forum aimed ... Read More


Jet tragedy reveals fatal planning flaws

Dhaka, July 26 -- The tragic military jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara on Monday has sparked urgent calls for reform, with urban planning experts warning that the school's location ... Read More


New media guidelines for nat'l elections

Dhaka, July 26 -- The Election Commission (EC) has introduced new guidelines limiting journalists' access to polling booths during the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections, including a ban on live st... Read More


Nationwide fever outbreak burdens health sector

Dhaka, July 26 -- A widespread outbreak of a mysterious viral fever is gripping Bangladesh, leaving both hospitals and households overwhelmed as large numbers of patients continue to fall ill across t... Read More


Sony buys stake in 'Gundam' owner to grow anime business

Dhaka, July 26 -- Sony has bought a strategic 2.5 percent stake in Japanese game franchise giant Bandai Namco, which owns "Gundam" and arcade classic "Pac-Man", with a view to growing its anime busine... Read More


Consensus eludes NCC as key reform issues remain unresolved

Dhaka, July 26 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) is facing difficulties in reaching agreement on three key constitutional reform issues: the appointment process for the chief of the election-... Read More


Auction woes force NBR to reassess

Dhaka, July 26 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is reassessing its approach to selling luxury vehicles imported duty-free by members of parliament during the previous Awami League administration... Read More


Admission to colleges begins July 30

Dhaka, July 26 -- Online applications for admission to Class XI for the upcoming academic year (2025-26) will begin on 30 July and continue until 11 August. The results of the first phase of student ... Read More