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Flood threat shifts north as over 1.1m people affected

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The flood situation is entering a new phase as authorities warned on Wednesday that the threat is shifting from the country's south eastern districts to the northern and north e... Read More


No spl surrender terms for Hasina Home Minister

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday urged people to remain united to prevent any resurgence of authoritarianism, saying the democratic gains achieved through the July 2024... Read More


Remembering the Martyrs

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The nation will observe July Shaheed Day today (Thursday) in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the July 2024 mass uprising that culminated in the fall of the Awam... Read More


A resident is seen repairing his home after the flood water recedes as the difficult task of rebuilding his life begins amid debris and devastation. The photo was taken from the Moddom Para in Bandarban district on Wednesday.

Bangladesh, July 16 -- A resident is seen repairing his home after the flood water recedes as the difficult task of rebuilding his life begins amid debris and devastation. The photo was taken from the... Read More


Stephen new UNDP BD resident representative

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Stephen Rodriques has joined the United Nations Development Programme in Bangladesh as its new resident representative, replacing Stefan Liller. Rodriques will lead UNDP's oper... Read More


Road crashes kill 463 in June

Bangladesh, July 15 -- At least 463 people were killed and 1,323 others injured in 532 road accidents across Bangladesh in June, according to the Bangladesh Passengers' Welfare Association. During th... Read More


Man held over wife's killing in Gazipur

Bangladesh, July 15 -- RAB has arrested a man accused of killing his wife following a dispute over Tk3,000 in Sreepur, Gazipur. The suspect, Sayedul Islam, 40, was arrested within 24 hours of the inci... Read More


Justice Ashfaqul Islam retires

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has retired in accordance with the Constitution after attaining the age of 67. On 14 July, he was acco... Read More


Vast areas eroded by gluttonous Jamuna

Bangladesh, July 15 -- With the increase of water in Jamuna, different areas of Sirajganj are disappearing little by little every day with its gluttonous clutch. People's laughter, dreams and savings ... Read More


'Friend of Wildlife' Sitesh Ranjan Deb dies

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Sitesh Ranjan Deb, a genuine friend of wildlife has died. A shadow of grief has descended upon the demise of this nature lover and crusader-a man who provided sanctuary to injur... Read More