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Mortal remains of Bangladeshi student Limon arrive in Dhaka from US

Dhaka, May 4 -- The mortal remains of Zamil Ahamed Limon, one of the two Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida who were murdered in the United States, have been brought home... Read More


Truck-pickup van collision leaves 2 dead in Tangail

, May 4 -- Two people were killed and two others injured in a collision between a truck and a pickup van in Ravna bypass area on Dhaka-Tangail highway on Monday. The identities of the deceased could ... Read More


Banking sector's exposure to 6 major business groups poses significant risk: Bangladesh Bank report

Dhaka, May 4 -- An internal Bangladesh Bank (BB) document has revealed significant exposure of the country's banking sector to high-risk of defaulted loans linked to six major business conglomerates. ... Read More


OCAB president prevented from travelling to China in dramatic intervention

Dhaka, May 4 -- The president of the Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh, Nazrul Islam Mithu, has disclosed he was prevented from boarding a flight to China at the airport's immigration are... Read More


New 'Britto' libraries open for special needs children in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 4 -- Footsteps Bangladesh, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC, on Sunday inaugurated two Britto Children's Libraries at SWID Bangladesh's Eskaton and Dhanmondi campuses to support childre... Read More


Savar sub-registrar Zakir Hossain withdrawn over corruption allegations

Zakir Hossain, May 4 -- registrar of Savar, has been withdrawn over allegations of corruption and irregularities. According to an office order issued by the Law and Justice Division under the Ministr... Read More


GEF-ICB meeting focuses on policy pathways to ease financial stress

Dhaka, May 4 -- President of the Global Economist Forum (GEF) Dr. Enayet Karim held a meeting with Chairman of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Prof. Abu Ahmed to explore policy options ... Read More


PM holds meeting on reopening closed factories

Dhaka, May 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday held a meeting with officials concerned to discuss the reopening of closed factories under the Textiles and Jute Ministry. The meeting was held... Read More


Two-day workshop on election commitments, reforms and fact-checking begins in Dhaka

Dhaka, May 4 -- day workshop titled "Election Commitments, Reforms and Fact-checking" began on Sunday in Dhaka. The event has been organised by the Citizen's Platform for SDGs in association with the... Read More


DCs directed to ensure safety of tourists, says Tourism Minister

Dhaka, May 4 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita on Monday said Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have been instructed to ensure the safety and security of tourists across the country. ... Read More