Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Hypertension biggest health challenge

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Public health experts are calling for an immediate, countrywide initiative to curb the rapidly growing prevalence of hypertension, which has now become Bangladesh's most significant d... Read More


No intention of vying in national polls: Touhid

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday dismissed any possibility of taking part in the upcoming national election slated for February next year. "I have no reason to con... Read More


EC to introduce 2 secret stamping spots per booth

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The Election Commission (EC) has announced plans to install two secret stamping stations in each polling booth, instead of the usual one, to ensure smoother voter flow during the upco... Read More


Golam Parwar demands referendum before polls

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar on Sunday insisted that the upcoming referendum should be rescheduled and conducted before the national election to guarantee transp... Read More


Mizanur Rahman Munshi Takes Charge as New SP in N'ganj

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Munshi has taken over as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Narayanganj district. He officially assumed his duties on Saturday afternoon. Senior official... Read More


Cyclone Ditwa: Bangladesh to send relief, rescue team to Sri Lanka on Dec 3

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The interim government has decided to send relief materials and a rescue team to Sri Lanka on December 3 as the death toll from devastating floods and mudslides in the South Asian nat... Read More


Pilot killed after reported mid-air collision in Australia

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Two light planes reportedly collided mid-air during a formation flight over Sydney's outskirts on Sunday, sending one of them crashing to the ground and killing its solo pilot, author... Read More


Trump ramps up Venezuela threats, warns airspace closed

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- US President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats against Venezuela on Saturday with an ominous warning that the country's airspace should be considered "closed," raising fears ... Read More


Drug king Bunia Sohel arrested in Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The military and police rescued the notorious drug lord Bunia Sohel (40) from a critical condition in the Geneva Camp area of Mohammadpur, Dhaka. Following his rescue, Sohel was pres... Read More


King Kohli is back! Scores stunning century in Ranchi

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- You can't keep the legendary Virat Kohli out of the headlines for long. The king announced his return in spectacular fashion, smashing his 52nd ODI century against South Africa in the... Read More