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Netanyahu appears in court for 88th time over corruption charges

Dhaka, May 19 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared before the District Court in Tel Aviv for the 88th time on Tuesday in connection with ongoing corruption proceedings against him. A... Read More


Women MPs pledge to work against tobacco

Dhaka, May 19 -- Members of Parliament (MPs) from reserved women's seats on Tuesday pledged to work collectively against tobacco to ensure public health protection and save future generations from the... Read More


Steel millers oppose further power tariff hike amid 'rising costs'

Dhaka, May 19 -- Claiming that Bangladesh's steel sector is now in the intensive care unit (ICU)), industry leaders on Tuesday strongly demanded that the government refrain from raising electricity ta... Read More


Responsible business now a 'strategic economic priority': Commerce Minister

Dhaka, May 19 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday said responsible business conduct is no longer only a compliance issue; it is becoming a strategic economic priority for Banglade... Read More


Can AI cameras fix Dhaka's traffic mess? Early results offer encouragement

Dhaka, May 19 -- For years, Dhaka's streets have symbolised chaos, frustration and poor traffic management, with endless gridlock and widespread disregard for zebra crossings turning daily commuting i... Read More


Govt focusing on food security: ERD Secretary

Dhaka, May 19 -- Economic Relations Division (ERD) Secretary Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky has said food security is one of the main pillars and the government is focusing on food security with very speci... Read More


Girl found beheaded in Pallabi; police suspect rape before murder

Dhaka, May 19 -- year-old girl was found beheaded in the capital's Mirpur area on Tuesday, with police suspecting that she was murdered after sexual assault. The victim was identified as Ramisa, daug... Read More


PSC Secretary exchanges views with IU Journalists' Association

Islamic University, May 19 -- Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) Secretary and founding convener of the Islamic University Journalists' Association (IUJA), Dr Sanwar Jahan Bhuiyan, exchanged v... Read More


Returning to Rakhine State still unsafe for Rohingyas: HRW

Dhaka, May 19 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said the massacre in Hoyyar Siri underscores that returning to Rakhine State is still unsafe for Rohingyas, even in areas now controlled by the Arakan Arm... Read More


Measles: Death toll climbs to 475 with 11 more deaths in 24 Hrs

Dhaka, May 19 -- Eleven more children died from measles and similar symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Tuesday, taking the total death toll to 475 since 15th March 2026. Of the new de... Read More