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Over 93 lakh animals sacrificed during Eid-ul-Azha, 29 lakh surplus

, June 4 -- More than 93 lakh animals were sacrificed across Bangladesh during this year's Eid-ul-Azha while 29 lakh animals remained unsold, said State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Ministry S... Read More


Masud Khan appointed BSEC Chairman

Dhaka, June 4 -- The government has appointed Masud Khan as the Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) as part of its efforts to strengthen the country's capital market regul... Read More


Zia gave Bangladeshis a distinct national identity: Fakhrul

Dhaka, June 4 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said former President Ziaur Rahman's greatest contribution was providing the people of Bangladesh with a distinct nationa... Read More


Bangladesh must avoid choosing between global partners: Information Minister

Dhaka, June 4 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Thursday said any approach forcing Bangladesh to choose between key international partners would be detrimental to national... Read More


281 killed in road crashes during Eid travel: RSF

Dhaka, June 4 -- A total of 281 people were killed and 837 others injured in 292 road accidents across Bangladesh during the 13-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period from May 21 to June 2, according to a repo... Read More


Robber gang member held with arms in Sundarbans

, June 4 -- Members of Coast Guard, in a drive, arrested a member of the notorious robber gang 'Sharif Bahini' along with arms and ammunition from the Sundarbans in Sharankhola upazila of Bagerhat dis... Read More


CPD flags mounting economic challenges amid revenue shortfalls, inflation and banking stress

, June 4 -- Bangladesh is facing mounting economic challenges as weak revenue collection, persistent inflation, banking sector fragility and rising energy costs weigh on the economy, the Centre for Po... Read More


UNDP Resident Representative meets PM, discusses dev cooperation

, June 4 -- Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh Stefan Liller met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday and discussed issues related to sustain... Read More


Verdict in Ramisa rape-murder case on June 7

, June 4 -- The verdict in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter will be delivered on June 7. Judge Masrur Salekin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Children Violence Suppression Tribunal f... Read More


Police crack Pabna murder case: Teen girl killed by cousin after rape

, June 4 -- A teenage girl whose body was recovered from a sack with her hands tied in the Padma River in Sadar upazila of Pabna on Wednesday was allegedly raped and murdered by her cousin, police sai... Read More