Rural users connected on paper, divided in practice
Bangladesh observes World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on Sunday (17 May) with one of South Asia’s largest mobile subscriber bases, but the country’s latest...
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25 students, cop hurt over VC’s joining
At least 25 people, including five policemen, were injured in a clash between two groups on the Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) campus...
Ten Eleven & Leather Italian Announce Eid Discounts
A colorful prize giving ceremony organized jointly by Ten Eleven and Leather Italian was held in a festive atmosphere in Mymensingh city on Saturday (May...
UAE reports drone hit at power plant
A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday, at a...
Opposition demands health emergency
Six children died from measles or measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours till 8am on Sunday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS),...
Repeal ‘undemocratic’ media laws
The Editors’ Council has demanded the repeal and amendment of what it called “undemocratic provisions” in existing media laws, saying outdated statutes are restricting press...
Bikers form human chain protesting new tax
Bikers have formed a human chain in front of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) headquarters in Agargaon, the capital, protesting the potential imposition of...
Opposition seeks action on Padma, referendum
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday called for effective river management, fair share of the Padma River waters and...
Biman gets revised 10-jet Airbus offer
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has submitted a scaled-down proposal to Biman Bangladesh Airlines, reducing its earlier offer from 14 to 10 aircraft following the national...
Joy hits half-century
Bangladesh Cricket team rode on the driving seat after scoring 110 for the loss of three wickets on Day 2 of the second Test against...
Svitolina wins 3rd Italian Open title
Elina Svitolina signalled her French Open ambitions by battling past world number four Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 in the Italian Open final on Saturday...