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A series of cases involving sexual abuse and violence against children in madrasas across Bangladesh has renewed concerns about student safety and the effectiveness of...

Bengali Hindus will celebrate Lakshmi Puja today (Sunday), worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and praying for wealth, prosperity and good fortune. The festival, also known as Kojagari...

Police will be able to file cases against extortionists on their own initiative, without requiring public complaints, under a new law expected to be introduced...

Tourism in Sajek Valley remained disrupted on Saturday as an indefinite road blockade entered its third day, with joint forces continuing patrols to maintain law...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman has expressed concern over the prospect of fair local government elections, alleging...

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of having an “understanding” with the Awami League, whose activities are banned, claiming that...

Prices of six essential commodities including chickpeas, edible oil, onions, lentils, sugar and dates – have started rising in Dhaka’s retail markets, with four months...

Bangladesh will need an estimated US$116.18 billion to implement its updated climate action commitments over the next decade, with $90.23 billion expected from international sources,...

Aiming to foster young entrepreneurs and generate employment, a total of 18,444 applications have been submitted across 64 upazilas of eight districts in the first...

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with LE D’OR to offer exclusive privileges to its Priority Banking customers. The partnership reinforces the bank’s commitment...