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Ramna Batamul attack: HC commutes sentences of 10 convicts

, May 13 -- The High Court on Tuesday commuted the sentences of 10 convicts in a case filed over the bomb attack at Ramna Batamul that left 10 people dead in 2001. The HC bench of Justice Mostafa Zam... Read More


Govt committed to ensuring safety of healthcare providers: Home Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, May 13 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said that the government is committed to ensuring safety of healthcare providers and others involved in this sec... Read More


IMF finally agrees to release $1.3bn loan tranche for Bangladesh in June

, May 13 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finally agreed to disburse the next two tranches of its $4.7 billion loan package for Bangladesh, amounting to $1.3 billion, in June. The decisio... Read More


Grieving mother elephant stands watch for hours after calf crushed by truck

, May 13 -- A mother elephant's heartbreaking vigil beside her calf, killed in a road accident, has drawn widespread sorrow and outrage online. The tragic incident took place on May 11 - Mother's Day... Read More


Zubaida files petition challenging sentence in graft case

Dhaka, May 13 -- Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, on Tuesday submitted an appeal with the High Court (HC) against her three-year jail sentence in a graft case. The bench... Read More


Adopting green business model essential to remain competitive: Swedish Ambassador

Dhaka, May 13 -- Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks has said consumer demands are shifting towards sustainability, and many companies, including their key global Swedish brands, have set a... Read More


Won't take any decision that might be conflicting with national interests: Bida Chief

, May 13 -- Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) and Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin on Tuesday assured the political part... Read More


Bida holds talks with political parties to boost investment climate

, May 13 -- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) on Tuesday held a views-exchange programme with different political parties at its office in Dhaka. Bida Executive Chairman Chowdhury As... Read More


Army updates contact numbers for people seeking help

Dhaka, May 13 -- The Bangladesh Army has shared the updated contact numbers for their camps stationed across Dhaka and surrounding districts to strengthen law and order and ensure public safety. Peop... Read More


Trump lands in Saudi Arabia

Dhaka, May 13 -- US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of his first significant overseas visit since starting his second term in office. Air Force One t... Read More