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Govt working to restore public confidence and traditional prominence of waterways: State Minister

Chandpur, May 31 -- State Minister for Shipping Md Rajib Ahsan on Sunday said the government is working with the highest priority to ensure safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel for passengers on w... Read More


Ziaur Rahman and Bangladesh are inseparable: Fakhrul

Dhaka, May 31 -- BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said Ziaur Rahman and Bangladesh are inseparable, adding ... Read More


Mob violence claims 32 lives in May, up from 21 in April: MSF report

Dhaka, May 31 -- Deaths from mob violence rose to 32 in May from 21 in April, reflecting a growing tendency of people to take the law into their own hands, according to a report of Manabadhikar Shongs... Read More


Direct Sylhet-Guwahati flights to be launched soon: Commerce Minister

Sylhet, May 31 -- In an effort to transform Sylhet Osmani International Airport into a regional connectivity hub, direct flights between Sylhet and Guwahati in India will be launched soon said Commerc... Read More


UNGA Presidency: Bangladesh intensifies final push as vote nears

Dhaka, May 31 -- Diplomatic efforts have intensified in the final stretch ahead of the election to the Presidency of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with geopolitical considerations contin... Read More


PM warns of tough time ahead, seeks party support to implement manifesto

Dhaka, May 31 -- Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday warned party leaders and activists that a difficult and important time lies ahead, and called for their support in implementin... Read More


US Embassy to implement two-day immigrant visa processing from Monday

, May 31 -- The US Embassy in Dhaka has announced a faster visa processing system for immigrant visa applicants, introducing a two-day processing period from June 1. The announcement was made by the ... Read More


Measles: Death toll rises to 585 with two more deaths in 24 hrs

, May 31 -- Two more children have died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8:00am on Sunday, taking the total death toll to 585 since March 15, 2026. The Directorate General of... Read More


Bangladesh highlights migration as key climate adaptation strategy

, May 31 -- Bangladesh has highlighted migration as a powerful adaptation strategy in addressing climate-induced displacement, underscoring the need for strengthening international cooperation on resi... Read More


3 suffer burn injuries in Demra steel mill blast

, May 31 -- Three workers of a steel mill suffered burn injuries in an explosion at Baserpool in the Demra area of the capital on Sunday. The injured were identified as Sabbir Hossain, 24, Tofazzal H... Read More