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Another child dies of measles-like symptoms in Cumilla

Dhaka, May 3 -- A nine-month-old child has died of symptoms consistent with measles in Cumilla, raising the number of similar child deaths in the district to six. The deceased was identified as Arosh... Read More


PM opens DC Conference, issues directives on govt priorities for field administration

Dhaka, May 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday inaugurated the four-day annual conference of deputy commissioners (DCs), issuing directives on his government's policies and priorities, and gu... Read More


Two die as truck hits motorcycle in Chapainawabganj

Dhaka, May 3 -- At least two people have died after their motorcycle collided head-on with a truck in Nachole Upazila in Chapainawabganj. The accident took place around 6 am on Sunday at the Benipur ... Read More


Bangladesh's growth story caught in the oil crossfire

Dhaka, May 3 -- "Energy is the lifeline of modern society. Without energy, economic systems collapse and development comes to a halt,"-Daniel Yergin. The essence of energy permeates every facet of ec... Read More


Murdered in US: Limon starts final journey for home in a coffin

Dhaka, May 3 -- Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Financial Express.... Read More


NBR on hunt to recoup revenue shortfall

Dhaka, May 3 -- Government's revenue authority launches an extensive drive to recoup domestic revenue shortfall by tapping potential sectors as limited scope left for a last-quarter boost in taxing de... Read More


Eight killed in truck-pickup collision in Sylhet

Dhaka, May 3 -- At least eight people, including two women, were killed and several others injured in a head-on collision between a truck and a pickup van in South Surma upazila of Sylhet on Sunday mo... Read More


Footsteps, Eastern Bank partners to transform libraries for special needs children

Dhaka, May 3 -- Footsteps Bangladesh, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC, has inaugurated two Britto Children's Libraries at SWID Bangladesh (Eskaton Campus and Dhanmondi Campus) to support children... Read More


49 women MPs from reserved seats take oath

Dhaka, May 3 -- A total of 49 newly-elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the reserved seats for women in the 13th National Parliament have formally taken oath, completing the formation of the legi... Read More


Subsidy transfers to NFAs surge over 130pc in Feb

Dhaka, May 3 -- Government subsidy disbursement to small bank accounts surged in February 2026, reflecting higher fund flows under different social safety net programmes and a stronger shift towards d... Read More