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Miscreants open fire at journalists in Khulna; no casualties reported

, July 15 -- Unidentified criminals opened fire at a group of journalists in Khulna city early Wednesday though no casualties were reported. The incident occurred around 12:30am in front of a tea sta... Read More


Five more suspected measles deaths take Bangladesh toll to 772

Dhaka, July 15 -- Five children died with symptoms consistent with measles in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday, bringing Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related de... Read More


HSC examinees block Uttara road again

, July 15 -- A section of HSC examinees again blocked a major road in Dhaka's Uttara area on Wednesday demanding resignation of the Education Minister and implementation of a six-point demand. The pr... Read More


2 farmers killed by lightning strikes in Panchagarh

, July 15 -- Two farmers were killed in separate lightning strike incidents in Debiganj upazila of Panchagarh district on Wednesday. Mamun Islam, 30, son of Khadimul Islam of the Sonahar Malchandi Pa... Read More


Students who missed HSC exams over adverse weather to get another chance: Education Minister

, July 15 -- Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon on Wednesday announced that HSC examinees who were unable to attend examinations due to adverse weather or other unavoidable reasons will b... Read More


Bangladesh, Canada explore closer ties in livestock, food safety cooperation

, July 15 -- Bangladesh has moved to deepen cooperation with Canada in livestock development, safe animal-based food production, food security and trade capacity building. A high-level delegation fro... Read More


ISPs threaten service shutdown unless extortionists arrested in 24 hours

, July 15 -- Internet service providers (ISPs) on Wednesday warned that countrywide internet services could face disruption if the authorities concerned fail to arrest within the next 24 hours those b... Read More


BB eases external borrowing rules for foreign-owned industries

, July 15 -- Bangladesh Bank has granted general permission for fully foreign-owned industrial enterprises, operating both within and outside specialised economic zones, to borrow directly from their ... Read More


New law to curb human trafficking , organised crimes: Home Minister

, July 15 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has expressed optimism that the new law (Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Act, 2026) will play a crucial role in preven... Read More


PM seeks teachers' support to build a "humane Bangladesh" through value-based primary education

Dhaka, July 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought the support of primary school teachers in building a "humane Bangladesh", stressing that alongside academic learning, children must ... Read More