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UK's Starmer announces stricter immigration plan; pledges sharp drop in migration numbers

, May 12 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to "tighten up" the UK's immigration system, vowing that migration figures will fall "significantly." Key proposals include mandator... Read More


Stock market ends on a positive note with majority shares gaining

Dhaka, May 12 -- Although the week began with a downturn, trading on the country's stock markets ended on a positive note on Sunday, with indices rising and share prices increasing for the majority of... Read More


Bangladesh bans new industrial establishments within 10 km of Sundarbans

, May 12 -- The Government has imposed a ban on the construction of any new industrial establishments or projects within 10-kilometre area declared as the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) surrounding ... Read More


Govt bans new industrial establishments within 10 km of Sundarbans

, May 12 -- The Government has imposed a ban on the construction of any new industrial establishments or projects within 10-kilometre area declared as the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) surrounding ... Read More


Kaptai Lake must be protected as a national asset: Farida Akhter

, May 12 -- Terming the Kaptai Lake a valuable national resource, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Monday stressed the need for its protection and preservation. Speaking at the inaugu... Read More


ICT Investigation agency submits report with 5 charges against Hasina

Dhaka, May 12 -- The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal on Monday submitted a report accusing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others of committing crimes against hum... Read More


NBR to introducetax education in national school system

Dhaka, May 12 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken a move to introduce tax-related textbook materials in the educational system of the country aiming to educate the populace on the importa... Read More


Prof Yunus sees 'window of opportunity' for changes in health sector

, May 12 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday expressed optimism about bringing significant changes to Bangladesh's health sector with the combined efforts of all involved in delivering... Read More


Prof Yunus calls for 'regional integrated economic strategy'

, May 12 -- Emphasising the potential of cross-border collaboration in hydropower, healthcare and road connectivity, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for an 'integrated economic... Read More


Bodies of two missing brothers recovered in Kurigram

Kurigram, May 12 -- The bodies of two brothers, who had gone missing while bathing, were recovered from Brahmaputra river at Ulipur upazila in Kurigram district on Monday morning. The deceased were i... Read More