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Ensure financial security, protection of journalists to achieve media freedom: Speakers

Dhaka, May 5 -- There is no alternative to ensuring financial security and protection of journalists in order to achieve media freedom, speakers said at a panel discussion jointly organised by UNESCO ... Read More


BAIRA members demand reopening of Malaysian labour market

, May 5 -- Members of the Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (BAIRA) on Monday urged the government to expedite the reopening of the Malaysian labour market in the interest of... Read More


Bus workers go on indefinite bus strike in Bhola

Bhola, May 5 -- Bus workers started an indefinite strike on the five routes of Bhola district following a clash with CNG workers over picking up passengers on Sunday afternoon. Around 15 bus workers ... Read More


Trump dubbed 'Sith Lord' after White House's Star Wars Day AI post draws backlash

, May 5 -- A White House social media post intended to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th drew widespread criticism after it featured an AI-generated image of former President Donald Trump wielding a ... Read More


2 held over attack on Hasnat in Gazipur

Gazipur, May 5 -- Police arrested two people in connection with an alleged attack on the vehicle carrying the chief organiser (south) of NCP, Hasnat Abdullah, that occurred in Gazipur on Sunday night.... Read More


Attack on Hasnat's car in Gazipur; 54 detained

Gazipur, May 5 -- Police have detained 54 people in connection with the attack on NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah's car in Gazipur on Sunday. Police detained them in drives conducted in different parts of... Read More


Israel to expand military campaign in Gaza, says official

, May 5 -- Israeli ministers on Monday approved a plan to intensify military operations against Hamas in Gaza, according to an official. The strategy includes capturing additional territory within the... Read More


EC not to engage in political controversies: CEC

, May 5 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A MM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the Election Commission will not get involved in any activities that may create political controversies. "The EC will not ... Read More


Ex-MP Zafar Alam placed on four-day remand

Dhaka, May 5 -- A Dhaka court has placed former Member of Parliament Zafar Alam on a four-day remand in connection with the murder of Jubo Dal leader Shamim during the BNP's grand rally held on 28 Oct... Read More


Health Reform Commission submits report to CA Dr Yunus

Dhaka, May 5 -- The Health Reform Commission on Monday submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. CA's Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad said the Health Reform Co... Read More