Budget session to begin amid economic strains, reform push
The first budget session of the 13th National Parliament is set to begin today (Sunday), marking a significant milestone for the government formed by the...
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BGB thwarts eight more push-in attempts
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has thwarted eight separate attempts to push individuals into Bangladesh from India over the past 24 hours. The authorities described it...
1,100 women reported rape at DMCH in 2025
Lawyers, doctors, journalists, public representatives and policymakers have called for coordinated efforts to strengthen child protection and prevent abuse, amid growing concern over violence against...
Ramisa murder verdict today
The verdict in the case filed over the brutal murder of 8-year-old child Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, Dhaka, will be announced today. Judge Masrur Salekin...
Probe finds serious lapses
A Health Ministry investigation has concluded that the deaths of six newborns at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka were linked to a combination of...
Bay of Bengal dialogue to open Oct 3
The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) has announced that the fifth edition of the Bay of Bengal Conversation (BoBC) will take place in Dhaka from...
EU carbon rules add pressure on leather sector
Bangladesh’s leather sector is facing growing challenges that are eroding its international competitiveness, with industry leaders and economists citing policy weaknesses, environmental compliance issues, financing...
Universities warn against expanded UGC control and policies that disadvantages English-medium and international faculty
A government initiative to review Bangladesh’s private university laws has triggered a broader debate over the future of higher education governance, with private university leaders...
Tension on border: Bilateral trust crisis not desirable
Tensions are rising along the Bangladesh-India border over the illegal push-in of people from India into Bangladesh. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) is continuously...
Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak
Downing Street has hit out at “people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division”, after JD Vance’s comments on the...