BD, US reaffirm expanded partnership in trade, energy, defence

Bangladesh and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across trade, energy, defence, the Rohingya crisis and Indo-Pacific engagement. During a...

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Emergency alarm to introduce in hospital

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has said initiatives have been taken to introduce a “Code Blue” or emergency alarm system to...

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‘New media law to address unethical journalism’

The government will establish a media commission and introduce a new, time-befitting media policy by July-August this year, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon...

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Measles claims 11 more lives

Eleven more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, including two confirmed measles cases and nine...

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Responsible business a strategic economic priority

Responsible business conduct is no longer just a compliance requirement but is now emerging as a strategic economic priority for Bangladesh, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul...

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Action warned on harassment of cattle-laden vehicles

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has warned of strict action against leaseholders if they harass or forcefully handle cattle carts and animal-laden...

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Govt boosting Fire Service capacity

The BNP-led government is working to strengthen the capacity and capability of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on...