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26 bodies recovered, 5-member probe body formed

Dhaka, March 27 -- A total of 26 bodies were recovered until 10:00am on Thursday after a bus had plunged into the Padma River at the Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari's Goalanda upazila on Wednesday... Read More


Spirit of solidarity rekindles as nation celebrates Independence Day

Dhaka, March 27 -- At daybreak Thursday, all roads led to the national memorial for homage paying as Bangladesh celebrated its Independence Day with great respect to the sacrifices made by the martyre... Read More


Bangladesh among 'friendly nations' getting green light

Dhaka, March 27 -- Bangladesh is among several "friendly nations" named by Iran whose vessels may be allowed safe passage through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran says the crucial maritime ro... Read More


Bangladesh urges global action against modern slavery

Dhaka, March 27 -- Bangladesh has renewed its call for stronger international efforts to address the lasting legacy of slavery and eliminate its modern-day forms, warning that its impact continues to ... Read More


Google Doodle celebrates Bangladesh's 56th Independence Day

Dhaka, March 26 -- Google has marked Bangladesh's 56th Independence and National Day with a special doodle on its homepage, celebrating the country's historic milestone. The customised artwork featur... Read More


Independence Day parade underway in Tejgaon

Dhaka, March 26 -- A military parade is being held at the National Parade Square at the old airport grounds in Tejgaon to mark the 55th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence. President Mohammed Sh... Read More


Hatirjheel Police OC withdrawn

Dhaka, March 26 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a committee to investigate an incident at a shop in the Moghbazar Vishal Center. Alongside, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Hatirjheel P... Read More


SSC, HSC exams to be completed by December to save students' time: Milon

Dhaka, March 26 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said the government plans to complete the SSC and HSC examinations by December 31 each year to prevent loss of valuable time in students' ... Read More


Chattala Express train catches fire near Sitakunda

Dhaka, March 26 -- A fire has erupted on the Chattala Express, a train travelling from Chattogram to Dhaka. The blaze took hold of the train in Faujdarhat of Sitakunda at 7am on Thursday, reports bdn... Read More


PM pays homage to his parents on Independence Day

Dhaka, March 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday paid rich tributes to his parents Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on the occasion of the 56th In... Read More