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12 BD fishermen kidnapped by Arakan Army

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- At least 12 Bangladeshi fishermen and their boat were kidnapped from the Naf River in Teknaf's Naikhyangdia area on Saturday afternoon while returning from the Bay of Bengal. Accord... Read More


Anti-tobacco youth march demands passage of new law

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The government must ensure quick passage of the existing draft amendment proposal of the tobacco control law prepared by Health Ministry to safeguard the youth from deadly tobacco an... Read More


71 examiners blacklisted for SSC script negligence

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- The Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has blacklisted 71 examiners and chief examiners for five years over negligence in evaluating answer scripts of this year's S... Read More


4 die of dengue in 24 hours

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Four more people have died of dengue in the last 24 hours ending on Saturday morning. During the same period, 247 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country.T... Read More


Little life lost to medical error

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- An eight-year-old boy, Tanvir, has died following incorrect medical treatment at a local pharmacy, Dhaka Medical College Hospital confirmed. The child passed away at 2:30 am on Frida... Read More


Here Comes Bappa!

India, Aug. 24 -- Families share modaks, offer marigolds, and pray together, Ganpati Bappa Morya, He leaves only to return with blessings Ganesh Chaturthi has arrived, and with it, the heart of India... Read More


Don't like it? Don't buy it: Jaishankar fires back amid US trade tensions

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- India has drawn firm "red lines" in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States with Minister of External Affairs (EAM) S Jaishankar signalling that the Government will... Read More


Trump sends loyalist to India as Ambassador amid bitter Trade War

Ashoke Raj, Aug. 24 -- Amid tariff war with India US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the appointment of longtime ally and White House Personnel Director Sergio Gor as the next Ambassador to... Read More


India suspends most postal services to US

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- The Department of Posts on Saturday announced a temporary suspension of all postal services to the United States from August 25, following new regulations announced by the US Gov... Read More


India to set up pool of astronauts for future missions: PM

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked space scientists to prepare for a deep space exploration mission to unravel the secrets that brighten the future of humanity. Addre... Read More