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Vietnam-Bangladesh direct flights likely from 2026

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Nguyen Manh Cuong has said the aviation authorities in Bangladesh and Vietnam are now in the final stage of considering the new Air Services Agree... Read More


Scientific awareness still limited in Bangladesh: Dr Firdausi Qadri

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Eminent scientist Dr Firdausi Qadri, renowned for her contributions to vaccine innovation, testing and deployment as well as infectious disease research in Bangladesh with ICDDR, B, ... Read More


Govt will not bow to any pressure: Adviser Abrar

Mymensingh, Dec. 23 -- Education Adviser Prof Dr CR Abrar on Tuesday said a vested quarter is attempting to destabilise the country by inciting violence to sabotage the upcoming national election, but... Read More


DU JCD holds welcome rally marking Tarique Rahman's home return

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The Dhaka University (DU) unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal organized a goodwill and welcome rally in anticipation of the homecoming of Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairperson of the Bangl... Read More


Illegal arms, disinformation pose major challenges to Bangladesh polls: Officials

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The top officials of the field administration and police on Tuesday identified a range of challenges before the Election Commission (EC) in ensuring a polls-friendly environment ahea... Read More


Delhi summons Bangladesh envoy amid growing tensions

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Amid growing tensions between Dhaka and Delhi, India on Tuesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah. This development came hours after the Bangladesh Ministry of F... Read More


Fire at Babubazar building under control

, Dec. 23 -- The fire that broke out at the multi-storey building near Babubazar Bridge in the capital has been brought under control. The fire broke out at the 5th floor of the 14-storey building ar... Read More


Govt approves drilling of 5 gas wells in Bhola

, Dec. 23 -- The government on Tuesday approved a proposal to dig five gas wells in Bhola at an estimated cost of Tk 907.29 crore to boost domestic gas production, reduce reliance on imported fuel and... Read More


Cambodia advises Bangladesh to have sustained engagements with ASEAN

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Cambodia on Tuesday underscored the primacy of ASEAN centrality and advised Bangladesh to have sustained engagements with ASEAN, both collectively and bilaterally. Bangladesh sought... Read More


Bangladesh received $2.46 billion remittance in 22 days of December

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The upward trend in remittances sent by Bangladesh expatriates has continued in December, with receiving over US $2.42 billion in 22 days of the month. Bangladesh received $15.46 bi... Read More