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People-centric issues should not be allowed to get stuck: Dinesh Trivedi

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has called for keeping trade, cultural exchanges and people-to-people connectivity between Bangladesh and India moving forward,... Read More


Bridge lies damaged for 5 years, putting thousands at risk in Cumilla

Cumilla, Sept. 11 -- A bridge over a branch canal of the Dhonagoda River in Daudkandi upazila of Cumilla has been lying in a dangerous condition for nearly five years, putting thousands of people at r... Read More


James, Rupam Islam to rock Sydney stage on Saturday

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Popular Bangladeshi rock musician James, frontman of Nagarbaul, is set to perform in Sydney on Saturday evening, alongside Rupam Islam, vocalist of Kolkata-based rock band Fossils. ... Read More


Another newborn's body recovered in Barishal

Barishal, Sept. 11 -- Police recovered the body of another newborn wrapped in a polythene bag from beneath a bridge in Barishal city on Thursday night. Al Mamun Ul Islam, officer-in-charge (OC) of Ko... Read More


Van driver hacked to death in Barishal

Barishal, Sept. 11 -- A van driver was hacked to death following an alleged long-standing dispute in Bakerganj upazila of Barishal on Thursday night. The deceased was identified as Sumon Sikdar, 38, ... Read More


Govt to expand use of eco-friendly tech in fish farms: State Minister Tuku

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku on Friday said the government is working to adopt more environmentally-friendly technologies in fisheries facilities... Read More


Dhaka's air quality turns moderate

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Dhaka's air quality turned 'moderate' on Friday morning, with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 79 at 9:35am. Dhaka ranked 23rd among cities worldwide with the... Read More


BGB foils BSF's attempt to push-in upto 12 through Satkhira border

Satkhira, Sept. 11 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday successfully foiled an attempt by India's Border Security Force (BSF) to illegally push 10 to 12 unidentified individuals into Bangladesh ... Read More


Padma Barrage to be inaugurated between next Jan-Mar: Water Resources Minister

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally inaugurate the Padma Barrage project between January and March next year, Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee said. H... Read More


47 Bangladeshis return through Benapole after 2 years in Indian prison

Benapole, Sept. 11 -- A total of 47 Bangladeshi nationals, including four women, returned home through the Benapole checkpost Thursday night after serving two years in an Indian prison. Indian Border... Read More