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Committed to working together to make both nations "safer, stronger": US to Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 26 -- Congratulating the people of Bangladesh, the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to working together to make both the nations "safer, stronger, and more prosperous." "The U... Read More


Bangladesh reports first bird flu outbreak on farm since 2018

Dhaka, March 26 -- Bangladesh reported a first outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu on a farm since 2018, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Tuesday, citing local authorities. Highly ... Read More


Bus terminals in Dhaka see rush as people head home

Dhaka, March 26 -- With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the number of homebound travellers has surged at Dhaka's bus terminals. Transport workers say ticket demand at counters began increasing after Tuesday... Read More


Tk 231m fined, 628 kilns shut in anti-pollution drive since Jan

Dhaka, March 26 -- The Department of Environment (DoE) has fined Tk 231.2 million and closed 628 brick kilns nationwide in anti-pollution efforts Since January of this year. These drives also resulte... Read More


Vermicelli prices up this year

Dhaka, March 26 -- Although flour and sugar are cheaper this year, the cost of vermicelli has increased to some extent ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr. Vermicelli, known as 'semai' in Bengali, is widely cons... Read More


SC clears way for DGFP to continue recruitment

Dhaka, March 26 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) to continue its process to recruit family welfare inspec... Read More


Sundarbans fire: Water being used to extinguish remaining flames and prevent reignition

Dhaka, March 26 -- The recent fire incidents in the Shaplar Beel and Tepar Beel areas of the Sundarbans have been extinguished, but smoke is still rising from the base of some trees. On Wednesday mor... Read More


Bangladesh fully independent, no one to feel enslaved anymore: Asif

Dhaka, March 26 -- Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan said on Wednesday that Bangladesh is now fully independent and that its citizens will never feel enslaved on this land again. "T... Read More


Financial Literacy Week observed at Prime Bank's Cumilla Branch

Dhaka, March 26 -- Prime Bank PLC. successfully observed Financial Literacy Week at its Cumilla branch. On this occasion, a discussion session was recently organized at the branch, according ro a med... Read More


Chief Justice Refaat Ahmed becomes honorary fellow at Oxford's Wadham College

Dhaka, March 26 -- Bangladesh's Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Oxford's Wadham College. Justice Refaat previously earned his postgraduate... Read More