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PM to address UNGA in Bangla today

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to address the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today (Thursday). He will deliver the speech in Bangla at 5:00pm loca... Read More


US announces new visa restriction policy for those who engage in or facilitate birth tourism

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- The United States on Wednesday said it will not allow foreigners to exploit its immigration system and violate the sanctity of US citizenship, announcing a new visa restriction poli... Read More


Skilled workforce key to sustainable development: Bobby Hajjaj

New York, Sept. 24 -- State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said skilled and capable human resources are a fundamental pillar of sustainable development, stressing the need to... Read More


Worker's body recovered from elevator shaft in Demra

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Police have recovered the body of a construction worker from the elevator shaft of an under-construction building in the Muslim Nagar area of Demra. The deceased was identified as ... Read More


Two Pakistani artists' concerts postponed over security concerns

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Two concerts featuring Pakistani artists have been postponed at the last minute due to security concerns, with organisers saying they could not obtain the necessary security clearan... Read More


PM Tarique hold talks with Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman

New York, Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting with Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman at Hyatt Grand Central New York here on Wednesday. The meeting discussed ways to improve publi... Read More


ADB approves $200m loan to modernise Bangladesh power distribution network

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to help Bangladesh modernise and strengthen its power distribution network in peri-urban areas surrounding Dhaka, i... Read More


Digital ID to become gateway to government services: Adviser Rehan

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- A single digital identity will become the main gateway for accessing various government services in Bangladesh, as the government is working to build an AI-driven Digital Public Inf... Read More


India thrash Sri Lanka to retain Asian Games cricket gold

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- India retained their Asian Games women's cricket title on Tuesday, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final in Japan. Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bat. India made 2... Read More


Salman Khan slams trolling, inappropriate paparazzi shots

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Salman Khan used the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20 to speak out against online trolling, body-shaming and what he called inappropriate paparazzi photographs of female celebrities. ... Read More