PM calls for strong discipline, chain of command in Ansar-VDP
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged members of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP to carry out their duties with discipline and strict adherence to the...
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7-year-old Lamisa raped, then beheaded
In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the community of Pallabi, Mirpur, a seven-year-old girl named Lamisa was killed in a brutal attack involving the...
Govt boosting Fire Service capacity
The BNP-led government is working to strengthen the capacity and capability of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on...
Action warned on harassment of cattle-laden vehicles
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has warned of strict action against leaseholders if they harass or forcefully handle cattle carts and animal-laden...
Responsible business a strategic economic priority
Responsible business conduct is no longer just a compliance requirement but is now emerging as a strategic economic priority for Bangladesh, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul...
Furnace oil now Tk 113.54
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the retail price of furnace oil by Tk18.85 per litre, bringing the new rate to Tk113.54 per...
Extortion in Karwan Bazar costs crores daily
Allegations of widespread extortion in Karwan Bazar, one of the capital’s largest wholesale markets, have been raised by Saiful Alam Khan, Member of Parliament for...
Work closer with grassroots: PM to BNP women MPs
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged women lawmakers from reserved seats to strengthen their engagement with the public and play a greater role in...
Shakira wins appeal in Spain tax fraud case
Spain’s High Court has acquitted Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud in a 2011 case, overturning a €55 million fine imposed by the Spanish...
Mushfiqur hits historic 14th ton, extending Bangladesh’s lead
A masterclass in batting resilience from veteran Mushfiqur Rahim placed Bangladesh in an impregnable position on the third day of the second Test in Sylhet....
FY27 ADP reflects govt’s election promises: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the FY 27 ADP reflected the electoral commitments and long-term reform agenda of the newly elected...
Tonu murder: DNA test identifies blood sample of 4th male
A new development has emerged in the decade-old murder investigation of Cumilla Victory College student Sohagi Jahan Tonu, as DNA tests on evidence collected from...