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Government voted 'Yes' to come to power but acted irresponsibly: Golam Porwar

Thakurgaon, May 9 -- e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has alleged that the government voted in favour of "Yes" to come to power but is now acting inconsistently regarding reforms and consti... Read More


Speakers highlight Salim Ali's enduring legacy in bird conservation, scientific research

Dhaka, May 9 -- Speakers at a discussion organised by Quantum Foundation on Friday highlighted the extraordinary life, scientific contributions and enduring legacy of renowned ornithologist Dr Salim A... Read More


Credit cards emerge as a financial lifeline for middle-class amid policy shift

Dhaka, May 9 -- Once regarded as an exclusive financial tool for the elite and high-net-worth travelers, credit cards have rapidly transitioned into an essential daily companion for the middle-class a... Read More


Japan views Bangladesh as key development partner: Jamaat Ameer

Dhaka, May 9 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said Japan considers Bangladesh an important development partner and is interested in expanding bilateral cooperation in the days ahead. ... Read More


UPDF member shot dead in Sajek

Rangamati, May 9 -- A member of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF of Prasit Bikash Khisa) was shot dead by unidentified armed men in the remote Shuknachhara area of Sajek Union in Baghaichhar... Read More


Body of Rajbari's Murad returned home after 15 days following Saudi road accident

Rajbari, May 9 -- The body of Bangladeshi worker Murad Sheikh, 34, who was killed in a road accident in Jubail area of Dammam city in Saudi Arabia, arrived in the country on Saturday morning, 15 days ... Read More


Industries will be expanded further to reduce unemployment: Minister Muktadir

Thakurgaon, May 9 -- Industries Minister Khandker Abdul Muktadir has said that more industrial establishments will be set up across the country to create employment opportunities and reduce unemployme... Read More


Govt determined to reopen closed state-owned sugar mills: Muktadir

Dhaka, May 9 -- Industries and Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Saturday said the current government is determined to reopen the closed state-owned sugar mills. "But in this (reopening) ... Read More


Young doctors urge higher tobacco prices to discourage youth smoking

Dhaka, May 9 -- Young doctors on Saturday demanded an effective increase in tobacco product prices in the upcoming FY2026-27 national budget to discourage tobacco use among young people and protect th... Read More


Govt betraying July Revolution, constitutional reform must follow referendum mandate: Nahid Islam

Dhaka, May 9 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday accused the government of betraying the aspirations of the 2024 July Revolution, demanding immediate implementation of con... Read More