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EC announces schedule for 'election' to women's reserved seats; poll date May 12

, April 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday announced the election schedule for the women's reserved seats of the 13th parliament, setting May 12 as the date for 'voting'. EC Senior Secret... Read More


JS passes bill to ensure sustainable development

Sangsad Bhaban, April 8 -- The "Spatial Planning Bill, 2026" was passed in Parliament on Wednesday aimed at ensuring sustainable development, protecting agricultural land, and managing rapid urbanisat... Read More


NCP MP questions gap between fuel supply claim and reality at pumps

, April 8 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) lawmaker Abdullah Al Amin on Wednesday raised concern over the country's fuel crisis, questioning the gap between government assurances and the reality faced ... Read More


DSCC begins eviction drive against 240 illegal bus counters in Sayedabad

Dhaka, April 8 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a major eviction drive in the Sayedabad inter-district bus terminal area to restore order on roads and ease traffic congestion. The ... Read More


Bangladesh growth to slow to 3.9% amid rising poverty, inflation: WB

, April 8 -- World Bank on Wednesday warned that Bangladesh's economy is facing mounting challenges, including slowing growth, rising poverty, persistent inflation and a stressed banking sector, compo... Read More


Siblings drown in Habiganj pond

Habiganj, April 8 -- Two siblings drowned in a pond in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj on Wednesday afternoon. The victims, Sadia Akter, 6, and Jubayel Mia, 4, were children of Liton Mia of Maijer Moh... Read More


5 suspected measles patients die in 24 hours: DGHS

Dhaka, April 8 -- Five suspected measles patients died in the 24 hours till 8:00am on Wednesday, taking the death toll to 138 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).... Read More


From classroom to community, WildTeam's EarthScouts carrying the message of conservation forward

Dhaka, April 8 -- WildTeam organised the EarthScout School Campaign 2026 at Joymoni Madhyamik School in Bagerhat's Mongla on Wednesday as part of the initiative "Strengthening the Conservation of the ... Read More


DSEX jumps 161 points, extending rally for third straight session

, April 8 -- Stocks extended their gaining streak for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, with the benchmark index at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) posting a sharp rise. The DSEX, the prime ... Read More


Worker dies, another injured in crane accident at Benapole Port

Benapole, April 8 -- A worker was killed and another seriously injured after a crane cable snapped while loading iron sheets at Benapole land port on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Sha... Read More