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Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 set to begin on February 26

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 has been postponed by a day and will now commence on February 26 instead of the earlier scheduled February 25. The date is rescheduled for the second... Read More


Vegetable, fruit prices surge in Lalmonirhat during Ramadan

Lalmonirhat, Feb. 23 -- Prices of most vegetables and fruits have increased sharply in Lalmonirhat at the very beginning of the month of Ramadan, despite it being the peak season for many produce item... Read More


Govt warns of disciplinary action over irregular office attendance

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The Ministry of Law has taken a strict stance against irregularities in office attendance, warning officials and employees of disciplinary action for late arrival, unauthorised absen... Read More


Well-marked low over Bay weakens: BMD

, Feb. 23 -- marked low over southwest Bay of Bengal weakened into a low pressure area over Southwest Bay and adjoining central Bay of Bengal. It is likely to move northeastwards, said a regular bull... Read More


Speech-impaired housewife gang-raped in Bhola

, Feb. 23 -- impaired housewife was allegedly gang raped by some young men on her way to home from a programme of devotional song (kirtan) in Tajumuddin upazila of Bhola district. The woman aged abou... Read More


WildTeam launches Improved Cooking Stove distribution programme in Mongla

Bagerhat, Feb. 23 -- The formal inauguration of the Improved Cooking Stove (ICS) Distribution Programme, organised by WildTeam, was held on Monday at the WildTeam Conservation Biology Centre in the Jo... Read More


Stocks rebound at DSE, CSE after days of decline

, Feb. 23 -- Stocks rebounded on Monday as indices rose at both the bourses-Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) snapping a streak of declines, with most listed companies pos... Read More


HC orders closure of all abandoned tube-well shafts across Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The High Court on Monday directed the authorities concerned to seal all abandoned deep tube-well shafts across the country within three months, following the deaths of several childr... Read More


Bangla Academy names nine winners of Literary Award 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The Bangla Academy has announced nine eminent writers as the recipients of its Literary Award 2025. In a media statement, the academy's public relations department said the awards w... Read More


Commodity prices, supply satisfactory, says Minister Muktadir

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Monday said commodity prices and supply in the capital's markets remain satisfactory during Ramadan, warning that action will be taken i... Read More