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Scorching heat persists in parts of Bangladesh; humidity worsens discomfort

Dhaka, June 4 -- A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping large parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, leaving life severely disrupted amid intense sunshine and high humidity. The extreme weather has m... Read More


Metro dreams, pricey reality-Affording Dhaka's mass transit future

Dhaka, June 4 -- Mr Mohammad Aalvee, who lives near Pallabi Metro Station, says the Dhaka Metro has made his life easier: "Now I can travel to the old part of Dhaka for my business activities quickly ... Read More


Power division requests BERC to reconsider new tariff

Dhaka, June 4 -- Considering the sufferings of lifeline consumers across the country, the power division has requested Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to reconsider the new electricity ... Read More


Clear evidence of negligence by Ad-din Hospital authorities found: Health Minister

Dhaka, June 4 -- The investigation committee formed to probe the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Hospital in Mogbazar, Dhaka, submitted its report on Thursday, finding clear evidence of negligence by... Read More


Stocks extend rally for 8th session, DSEX at 3-month peak

Dhaka, June 3 -- The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) climbed to a three-month high, extending its winning streak to eight straight sessions as growing investor confidence and expecta... Read More


Merchandise exports drop 7.07pc in May

Dhaka, June 3 -- The country's merchandise export earnings in May 2026 again declined after a rise in April, registering a 7.07 per cent year-on-year negative growth. In May 2026, Bangladesh received... Read More


Bangladesh hikes retail electricity price by 17pc

Dhaka, June 3 -- A new notice from the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised electricity prices at the wholesale, transmission, and retail levels. The weighted average wholesale e... Read More


'Action against joint secretary under Parents Maintenance Act for neglecting mother'

Dhaka, June 3 -- The Ministry of Public Administration has initiated steps to take legal action against a Joint Secretary following reports that he allegedly neglected his elderly mother, whose body w... Read More


PM's foreign visit schedule solely his decision: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, June 3 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday urged the media not to give undue importance to reports regarding Prime Minister's foreign visits until an official ann... Read More


'Sir, catch Dollar - he is also guilty', Sohel says at court hearing

Dhaka, June 3 -- Swapna Akter, the wife of Sohel Rana - the prime suspect in the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter, has pleaded not guilty and has sought justice from the court during the def... Read More