Beyond the vaccine: Why is measles still spreading?
Bangladesh is still struggling to bring the ongoing measles outbreak under satisfactory control. Since the outbreak began on March 15, nearly 140,000 infections and around...
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Bangladesh’s energy crisis: The time to act is now
Bangladesh’s energy sector has faced severe crises in the past, much like the one we are experiencing today. Yet, because we failed to take adequate...
Congratulations Mirza Fakhrul
THE election of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the 23rd President of Bangladesh marks an important moment in the country’s political journey. We extend our...
Ex PM Imran Khan back in jail
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken to hospital for a medical examination and returned to prison within hours on Friday, prompting his Pakistan...
Buriganga roars back to life
The Buriganga River came alive with a traditional boat race on Friday as part of the month-long ‘Dhaka at Heart 416’ festival, organized by the...
Victims body to return via Benapole, Bhomra
The remains of five Bangladeshi nationals who died in a hotel fire in Kolkata will be repatriated through the Benapole border, while the body of...
30, including OC hurt in Sylhet Waqf Estate clash
At least 30 people, including the officer-in-charge (OC) of Moglabazar Police Station, were injured in a clash between two groups over control of the Hazrat...
Low wages, long hours keep tea workers trapped
For generations, tea workers have helped keep Bangladesh’s tea industry running, yet many continue to struggle to secure a decent standard of living. Across the...
Harry ordered to pay millions over failed lawsuit
Britain’s Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile claimants face paying millions of dollars out of their own pockets to cover the legal costs...
Negligence won’t be spared in treatment
Health Minister Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bokul on Friday said any kind of apathy will not be spared. “Rigorous action will be taken against those who...
Pressure policy of US to not solve Iran crisis
China has said that imposing “sanctions and pressure” on Iran will not help resolve the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Beijing also reiterated that...