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Masha, Jessia and Tashfee advocate for Girl Child Education with JAAGO Foundation

, Oct. 13 -- On the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, JAAGO Foundation reaffirms its commitment to advancing girls' education and ensuring access to quality learning opportunities for c... Read More


Man hacked to death in Noakhali

, Oct. 13 -- year-old man was hacked to death by miscreants in broad daylight in Char Jubli village of Subarnachar upazila of Noakhali district on Monday. The deceased was identified as Subrata Chand... Read More


SAJTA summit 2025 concludes

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- day-long 3rd South Asia Just Transition Alliance (SAJTA) Summit 2025 concluded in Khulna on Monday. On the closing day, the summit recognized four campaigns from Bangladesh, India, ... Read More


Publishers express concern over uncertainty surrounding Ekushey book fair

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Leading publishers, writers, readers, and cultural figures have voiced deep concern over the growing uncertainty surrounding the organisation of the 2026 Amar Ekushey Book Fair. The... Read More


Bangladesh Congress deserves 'Water Lily': It tells EC

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Bangladesh Congress has asked the Election Commission (EC) to allocate the 'Water Lily' symbol to the party if it is included in the list of electoral symbols as it was denied the sy... Read More


3 more die of dengue; 857 hospitalised

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Three more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease to 233 this year. During this per... Read More


Dhaka stocks rebound after five-day losing streak

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- After five consecutive sessions of decline, Dhaka's stock market returned to the green on Sunday, with key indices and most share prices edging higher. At the end of the day's tradi... Read More


Healthy lifestyle key to cancer prevention, says Health Adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Healthy lifestyle is crucial to prevent cancer and other chronic diseases, Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum said on Monday. "The number of cancer patients in our cou... Read More


Prof Yunus receives warm welcome at FAO headquarters

Rome (Italy), Oct. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus received a warm reception upon his arrival at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on Monday... Read More


Tobacco use falls fastest in South-East Asia, yet 322mn people still at risk: WHO

, Oct. 13 -- East Asia Region has made the fastest progress globally in reducing tobacco use, according to the latest 'WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2024 and projection... Read More