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PM leaves Malaysia for China wrapping up two-day visit

Kuala Lumpur, June 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Malaysia for the Chinese port city of Dalian on Monday afternoon after concluding his two-day official visit to the Southeast Asian country.... Read More


PM meets Malaysian King after talks with Anwar Ibrahim

Kuala Lumpur, June 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday met Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar following his official engagements with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar... Read More


Man sentenced to death for killing 5-yr-old girl after rape in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah, June 22 -- A Jhenaidah tribunal on Monday sentenced a man to death for killing a five-year-old girl after rape in Kaliganj upazila in February this year. The convict is Abu Taher, son of S... Read More


Malaysia treats PM Tarique to Durian, Bangladeshi Jackfruit at state luncheon

Putrajaya, June 22 -- Durian, often referred to as the 'king of fruits', and jackfruit specially flown in from Bangladesh were featured as desserts at a luncheon hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anw... Read More


Australia and Canada finalize $1.75 billion agreement for advanced radar system

, June 22 -- Australia and Canada have entered into a landmark $1.75 billion defense agreement to deploy an Australian-developed long-range radar system across Canada, strengthening military cooperati... Read More


Govt wants to cut business start-up time to 14 days: Muktadir

, June 22 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the government is working to simplify the licensing process and reduce bureaucratic hurdles to enable entrepreneurs to start a bu... Read More


BBS launches Microdata Analysis Lab to boost research, evidence-based policymaking

, June 22 -- Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Monday unveiled its newly established Microdata Analysis Lab, aiming to enhance research, evidence-based policymaking and public trust through sec... Read More


Kafrul brick attack: Biker dies after 13-day battle for life

Dhaka, June 22 -- year-old motorcyclist who was critically injured in a premeditated brick attack in the capital's Kafrul area died on Monday morning after battling for life for 13 days. The deceased... Read More


Argentina fans in Bangladesh launch nationwide tree plantation drive for climate action

Dhaka, June 22 -- A group of football supporters in Bangladesh are turning their World Cup passion into environmental action through a nationwide tree-planting campaign under the banner "Argentina Fan... Read More


Woman dies after falling into open drain amid waterlogging in Gazipur

Gazipur, June 22 -- A young woman died after falling into an open drain amid severe waterlogging in the Bhogra area of Gazipur city on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Nazma Khatun, 26, daughte... Read More