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Residents must cooperate for planned urban development in new DSCC areas: Administrator

Dhaka, April 27 -- Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation Md Abdus Salam on Monday said residents of newly added areas under the city corporation will need to make certain compromises to facili... Read More


Police make first arrests over killing of 'pir' in Kushtia shrine

Kushtia, April 27 -- Police have arrested two people in connection with the killing of a shrine leader and vandalism during an attack on a darbar (spiritual centre) in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia, ne... Read More


Satellite images show two ships seized by Iran anchored near Hormuz Island

Dhaka, April 27 -- Satellite imagery has revealed that two vessels seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last week are currently anchored near Hormuz Island in the Strait of Hormuz... Read More


PM leaves Dhaka for Jashore

Dhaka, April 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Jashore by air on Monday morning on his first official visit to the district since assuming office. Prime Minister's Additional Press S... Read More


BNP turns into 'compromising party' allowing President to address Parliament: Jamaat MP

Sangsad Bhaban, April 27 -- e-Islami lawmaker Masum Mustafa (Netrakona-5) on Monday said BNP has now turned into a "compromising party" by allowing President Mohammed Shahabuddin to address Parliament... Read More


Five die of measles, similar symptoms in 24 hours: DGHS

Dhaka, April 27 -- Five children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00am on Monday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DG... Read More


NCP's Akhter demands reform of 'corroded' state structure

Sangsad Bhaban, April 27 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) MP Akhter Hossen on Monday demanded the implementation of the mass uprising's mandate by reforming the country's "corroded" state structure and... Read More


Rains bring a breath of fresh air to Dhaka

Dhaka, April 27 -- A spell of rain on Sunday evening and early Monday brought much-needed relief to Dhaka residents, significantly improving the city's air quality. The showers washed away accumulate... Read More


Bangladesh, France reaffirm commitment to advancing mutually beneficial partnership

Dhaka, April 27 -- Bangladesh and France on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the mutually beneficial partnership. Both sides underscored the importance of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) ... Read More


Prioritizing tobacco tax hikes to bolster internal revenue and increase spend in health: Planning State Minister

Dhaka, April 27 -- State Minister for Planning Md. Junaid Abdur Rahim Saki on Monday emphasized the need to strengthen national budget by increasing internal revenue, identifying higher taxes on tobac... Read More