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Alamgir re-elected DJAB president, Tarikul general secretary

Dhaka, April 30 -- The Defence Journalists Association of Bangladesh (DJAB) has elected a new executive committee for its next two-year term, with Alamgir Hossain re-elected as president and Tarikul I... Read More


BNP made 'significant compromises' to ensure timely elections: Salahuddin

, April 30 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday claimed his party made significant compromises to prevent any delay to the national election under the pretext of reforms. "We refrained from ... Read More


Retired Islami Bankers' concern over 'Bank Resolution Ordinance'

, April 30 -- The Association of Retired Islami Bankers (ARIB) has expressed deep concern over the state of the country's banking sector, particularly the "unprecedented scam" and governance crisis wi... Read More


Locked in poverty and erosion: The reality of Kurigram

Kurigram, April 30 -- Kurigram, a northern border district of Bangladesh, continues to struggle with extreme poverty, widespread landlessness and relentless river erosion, trapping millions of people ... Read More


Effective media work depends on enabling environment: MFC

Dhaka, April 30 -- The Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing press freedom globally, noting that effective media work depends on an enabling environment. The Diplom... Read More


Taher claims 'child freedom fighter' status, warns govt over risks of two-thirds majority

, April 30 -- Deputy Opposition Leader Syed Abdullah Mohammed Taher on Thursday claimed that he is also a 'child freedom fighter' (Shishu Muktijoddha) as he had assisted the refugees on their way to I... Read More


Fuel prices to remain unchanged in May

Dhaka, April 30 -- The government has decided to keep fuel prices unchanged in May despite a rise in the international market. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division informed the Bangladesh Petrol... Read More


EU keen to work together with Bangladesh to unlock full potential of partnership

, April 30 -- Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Erik Kurzweil on Thursday acknowledged the strategic importance of the partnership between Bangl... Read More


Remittance continues to surge: $3bn received in 29 days of April

, April 30 -- Remittance inflows maintained strong momentum in April, with expatriate Bangladeshis sending around US$3.0 billion in the first 29 days of the month, according to the latest data from Ba... Read More


No waterlogging occurred in Chattogram: LGRD State Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, April 30 -- State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam on Thursday claimed that no waterlogging occurred in Chattogram during the recent rainfall, dismissing media reports as "... Read More