Jubo League leader dies in Chattogram jail a day after arrest
A leader of Jubo League died at Chattogram central jail on Wednesday, a day after his arrest, prison authorities said. The deceased was identified as...
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Dengue: 2 die, 157 hospitalised in 24 hours
Bangladesh has recorded two more deaths from dengue and 157 new cases in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue...
CPD calls for policy overhaul to boost rooftop solar growth
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Tuesday called for comprehensive policy reforms to accelerate rooftop solar adoption in Bangladesh, warning that the country risks...
Shafiqur warns BNP against ‘one-party rule’
Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday accused the ruling BNP of drifting toward authoritarianism despite its pledge to free the country...
Bill placed in JS against gambling, online betting
A new gambling prevention bill has been placed in Parliament aiming to curb gambling and online betting, including sports betting and casino-related activities, while repealing...
ACC steps up hunt for Hasina, family members
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has applied to the police for the issuance of Interpol Red Notices against 10 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,...
No scope for fascism to return as people stand united: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said that attempts to rise of fascism are no...
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage
Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals to set a new tournament scoring record as defending champions Argentina secured a place in...
England aim to seal last-32 spot as Ghana stands in way
Group L reaches a decisive early turning point on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, where England national football team and Ghana national football team meet with...
PM seeks Malaysia labour market reopening
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to reopen Malaysia’s labour market to Bangladeshi workers, describing overseas employment as a crucial...
Govt reaffirms pledge to communal harmony
The government remains steadfast in its commitment to communal harmony and equal rights for all citizens, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Monday. He said...
BTV income drops sharply as spending continues
State-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV) spent more than 32 times its earnings during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, Information and Broadcasting Minister...