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Minor boy found dead in Thakurgaon; stepbrother detained

Thakurgaon, March 7 -- Police recovered the body of a four-year-old child from a cornfield in Inuya village of Syedpur Union under Pirganj upazila in Thakurgaon on Thursday. The deceased, Siam, was t... Read More


India for resolving all issues in Bangladesh through democratic means

Dhaka, March 7 -- India has laid emphasis on resolving all issues in Bangladesh through democratic means and by holding "inclusive and participatory" elections. At a media briefing in New Delhi on Fr... Read More


Election possible between June and July if EC works properly: Rizvi

Rajshahi, March 7 -- BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said that if the Election Commission performs its duties properly, the general elections could take place between June and July, rath... Read More


Take stern action against abusers of women: BNP to govt

Dhaka, March 7 -- Voicing profound concern over the growing incidents of harassment and abuse towards women, the BNP on Friday urged the government to take stern action against the perpetrators, ensur... Read More


UN appeals for urgent funding to prevent ration cuts for Rohingyas

Dhaka, March 7 -- Without urgent new funding, monthly rations must be halved to US$6 per person, down from US$12.50 per person - just as refugees prepare to observe Eid, marking the end of Ramadan, sa... Read More


Fire at jhut warehouse in Savar under control

Savar, March 7 -- The fire that broke out at a jhut warehouse in Savar's Ashulia on Friday afternoon was brought under control after two hours of effort. The blaze started in a tin shed jhut warehous... Read More


Fire breaks out at jhut warehouse in Savar

Savar, March 7 -- A fire broke out at a jhut warehouse in Savar's Ashulia on Friday afternoon. The blaze originated in a tin shed jhut warehouse owned by Md. Sharif, located in the Pobnartek area of ... Read More


Ammunition, equipment seized from UPDF hideout in Rangamati: ISPR

Dhaka, March 7 -- Members of Bangladesh Army discovered a secret hideout of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) (Main) in the Kaukhali area of Rangamati on Friday. Acting on a tip-off, an arm... Read More


Asian shares drop as investors brace for tariff uncertainty

BANGKOK, March 7 -- Asian stock markets mostly declined on Friday, with Tokyo's benchmark falling by more than 2% following a sell-off on Wall Street. U.S. futures and oil prices saw an uptick, repor... Read More


Historic 7th March passes off quietly

Dhaka, March 7 -- Today is the historic 7th March. On this day in 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had delivered his epoch-making speech of independence before a mammoth rally at the historic Racecourse M... Read More