Accused Roni arrested with pistol
Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch has arrested Roni, widely known as “Bhangari Roni,” in connection with the murder of listed criminal Khandaker Naeem Ahmed Titon....
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Dhaka’s air quality remains moderate
Dhaka ranked 22nd among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 82 at 9:35 am. According...
Passport correction facility extended
The government has extended the deadline for issuing and reissuing passports with corrected information for Bangladeshi citizens staying abroad for more than six months. According...
Minister seeks body to define genuine journos
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Thursday said there is a need for an appropriate authority to determine who qualifies as a journalist...
2 more death in measles
Two more children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths...
Agri experts to draft new pesticide policy
The Ministry of Agriculture has formed a 19-member expert committee to formulate a comprehensive pesticide policy aimed at ensuring safe food production and sustainable agriculture....
Govt plans prog for cleft lip, palate children nationwide
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Thursday pledged to launch a nationwide programme to rehabilitate children born with cleft lip and...
Retired teachers left waiting
The Retirement Benefit Board for Teachers and Employees of Non-Government Educational Institutions is grappling with a severe financial crisis, leaving tens of thousands of retired...
NCP voices concerns over trade deal
United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen held talks with National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday, with discussions focusing on Bangladesh’s...
Khalil invites Secretary Rubio to visit Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed that Bangladesh’s foreign policy will be guided by a “Bangladesh First” approach, underscoring the government’s commitment to advancing...
Modi under pressure as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure has been growing on India’s government with thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continuing to protest in the capital Delhi despite heavy rains...
Govt plans to privatise power distribution
The government is planning to privatise electricity distribution at the consumer level in a move aimed at improving accountability, enhancing service quality and strengthening bill...