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305 held in anti-drug operations

Bangladesh, Sept. 6 -- At least 305 individuals have been arrested during anti-drug operations across 11 districts within the Chattogram Range. The information was disclosed Friday night in a 24-hour... Read More


Saifur Rahman's 17th death anniv observed

Bangladesh, Sept. 6 -- The 17th death anniversary of former finance and planning minister M Saifur Rahman has been observed on Saturday. Various programmes were organised to mark the occasion by the ... Read More


Drunk police officer withdrawn, probe body formed

Bangladesh, Sept. 6 -- A video of Sub-Inspector (SI) Abdul Mannan of Narayanganj Sadar Naval Police Station behaving drunkenly has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred late Friday night n... Read More


MNCs must come to capital market within a year BSEC Chairman

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Multinational companies (MNCs) doing business in Bangladesh will have to come to the capital market, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan sai... Read More


Dev sector must address its own labour insecurity

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Bangladesh's development sector has long been regarded as something of an exception to the country's wider labour-market problems. NGO professionals, project officers, research... Read More


Lionel Messi The Man behind the Legend

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Lionel Messi's international career has come to an end after an extraordinary run with Argentina. With 125 goals in 207 appearances, two Copa America titles, the Finalissima an... Read More


Nazrul Year Must Be More Than a Celebration

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- The beginning of the Nazrul Year on 31 August 2026 should be more than an occasion for poetry recitations, concerts and commemorative speeches. It should prompt Bangladesh to c... Read More


Confirm Kolkata hotel bookings before travel

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Bangladesh's Deputy High Commission in Kolkata has advised Bangladeshi citizens travelling to the Indian city to confirm their hotel bookings before departure, amid a shortage o... Read More


Energy outlook turns 'grim'

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Bangladesh's energy situation is "grim" as heavy dependence on imported fuel and LNG leaves the country exposed to global market shocks, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission ... Read More


Bangladeshis turn cooler towards India

Bangladesh, Sept. 5 -- Bangladeshis' favourable view of India has fallen 15 percentage points since 2024, with just 42 per cent now holding a positive view of the neighbouring country, while 54 per ce... Read More