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Dhaka, Beijing talks on bilateral ties, issues of mutual interest

Dhaka, May 19 -- Bangladesh and China had "in-depth exchanges of views" on Dhaka-Beijing relations on Sunday. The two sides also discussed other issues of "common concern". The discussion was taken p... Read More


Rizwana urges public to switch to cloth and jute bags over polythene

Dhaka, May 19 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday emphasized the importance of adopting eco-friendly alternatives like cloth and jute bags to replace single-use polythene bags in dail... Read More


Bangladesh-India trade to continue for mutual consumer benefit: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, May 18 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has affirmed that trade between Bangladesh and India will continue in the mutual interest of consumers and businesses from both nations. Speaking to ... Read More


BNP leader slams govt for delaying election roadmap

Dhaka, May 18 -- BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday accused the government of neglecting its primary responsibility of arranging the national election, saying it is preoccupied w... Read More


Share markets dip again as indices slide in Dhaka and Chattogram

Dhaka, May 18 -- Bangladesh's stock markets faced another slump on Sunday, the second trading day of the week, as all key indices on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chattogram Stock Exchange (... Read More


Nusrat Faria arrested at Dhaka Airport

Dhaka, May 18 -- Bangladeshi actress Nusrat Faria was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday (May 18) and handed down to Vatara Police Station for questioning. Dhaka Metropolita... Read More


ACC challenges HC verdict in Sheikh Hasina's corruption case

Dhaka, May 18 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed an appeal with the Appellate Division challenging a High Court (HC) verdict that dismissed a corruption case involving former Prime Mini... Read More


Polytechnic students stage sit-in at High Court, demand verdict reversal

Dhaka, May 18 -- Students from various polytechnic institutes in Dhaka staged a sit-in and formed a human chain in front of the High Court on Sunday, demanding the cancellation of a High Court verdict... Read More


Security adviser Khalilur dismisses BNP's claim of foreign citizenship

Dhaka, May 18 -- National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman on Sunday firmly rejected the recent allegation by BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed that he holds foreign citizenship. "I am fully prepared t... Read More


Mexican navy tall ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge, masts broken, crew injured

Dhaka, May 18 -- A Mexican navy training ship preparing to depart New York for a goodwill tour to Iceland collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, breaking its three masts and injuring sev... Read More