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Bangladesh, Costa Rica eye stronger ties

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Costa Rica has expressed its support for Bangladesh's upcoming candidacy as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, as the two countries seek to strengthen relations acros... Read More


Titas Gas to face low pressure for 24 hours from Saturday

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC on Friday said that gas supply across all its supply areas will remain under low pressure for 24 hours due to reduced LNG supply. In a me... Read More


Plenty on fields: Why vegetables so expensive in Dhaka?

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Winter has brought a bumper vegetable harvest across the country, supported by smooth transportation and abundant supply, yet Dhaka's consumers are seeing little relief at the market... Read More


Farmer suffers Tk 10 lakh as watermelon field vandalized in Sylhet

, Jan. 23 -- A farmer in Jaintapur, Sylhet, has suffered nearly Tk 10 lakh in losses after unidentified individuals allegedly vandalized his watermelon field over a past dispute. According to the com... Read More


2 killed, at least 10 injured as mini-bus overturns in Mymensingh

, Jan. 23 -- Two people, including a bus helper, were killed and at least 10 others injured when a mini-bus overturned on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Thursday evening. The ac... Read More


Two candidates fined in Jessore for violating election code during campaign

, Jan. 23 -- A mobile court in Monirampur upazila of Jashore has fined two parliamentary candidates a total of Tk 2.3 lakh for causing traffic congestion and violating the election code of conduct on ... Read More


Iran says 'finger on trigger' as Trump claims Tehran wants talks

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard has warned the United States that its forces remain on high alert, even as President Donald Trump said Tehran appears willing to enter negotiation... Read More


35 detained in Task Force raids in Tongi

Gazipur, Jan. 23 -- At least 35 people were detained in overnight special raids conducted by the Task Force in the Ershad Nagar and Haji Mazar slum areas of Tongi in Gazipur ahead of the national elec... Read More


Child drowns in bucket at Kamrangirchar home

, Jan. 23 -- year-old girl died after falling into a bucket of water at her home in Chan Mosque area of Kamrangirchar, Dhaka. The incident occurred on Thursday around 8:30 pm. The child, identified ... Read More


Bangladesh stock markets open higher on week's last trading day

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Trading at the country's stock markets began on a positive note on the last working day of the week, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock ... Read More