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Bangladesh, US sign energy cooperation MoU in Washington

Dhaka, May 15 -- Bangladesh and the United States of America on Thursday formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation in the field of energy, which Washington sees as a... Read More


Police pose as musicians, arrest 7 in anti-drug drive at Suhrawardy Udyan

Dhaka, May 15 -- Police arrested seven people on Wednesday night for drug use and dealing during an undercover anti-narcotics drive at Suhrawardy Udyan. According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police, a spec... Read More


Madhuri Dixit's Netflix film 'Maa Behen' to premiere on June 4

Dhaka, May 15 -- Netflix has announced that its upcoming crime-comedy Maa Behen, starring Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri, will premiere on June 4. The release date was unveiled on Friday to mark Mad... Read More


Govt appoints new VCs to 11 public universities

Dhaka, May 15 -- The government has appointed new vice-chancellors (VCs) to 11 public universities as part of an ongoing reshuffle in university leadership. The Ministry of Education issued separate ... Read More


Repatriation remains only viable solution to Rohingya crisis, says Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 15 -- Bangladesh has reaffirmed that the repatriation of displaced Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar remains the only viable long-term solution to the crisis, calling for continued intern... Read More


Is Dhaka prepared for a worsening water crisis?

Dhaka, May 15 -- Dhaka is facing a mounting water crisis as rapid urbanisation, excessive dependence on groundwater and years of delays in major infrastructure projects continue to strain the capital'... Read More


From abandoned child to bride: Swapna Akter begins new life in Sylhet

Dhaka, May 14 -- A young woman, who was found abandoned at the bustling Sylhet Railway Station as a frightened four-year-old child, has begun a new chapter in life - 14 years later - after being marri... Read More


Bangladesh to emerge as leading investment hub by removing market barriers: PM's Adviser Titumir

Dhaka, May 14 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning, Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, on Thursday vowed to establish Bangladesh as a top global investment destination by ensuring a level playin... Read More


Train engine catches fire in Sylhet

Sylhet, May 14 -- bound intercity train Udayan Express caught fire in South Surma upazila of Sylhet on Wednesday night. The train left Sylhet Railway Station around 10:00pm. As soon as it reached the... Read More


Prof AKM Motinur Rahman appointed new IU VC

Islamic University, May 14 -- Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia has appointed Prof Dr AKM Motinur Rahman of the Department of Public Administration as its new Vice-Chancellor. The Secondary and High... Read More