Dengue death toll rises to 61 this year
The country has recorded two more deaths from dengue in a 24-hour count, taking this year’s official toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 61. Seven...
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Fair share of water to be ensured politically: Anee
Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee on Sunday said Bangladesh will pursue political efforts to secure its fair share of water from Transboundary Rivers,...
BD seeks deeper ties in trade with Singapore
Bangladesh is seeking to deepen economic engagement with Singapore, particularly in trade, investment, port and logistics operations, technology and manpower. With the matters in schedule,...
Trade deficit soars 34pc to $27.28b
Bangladesh’s trade deficit with the rest of the world widened by around 34 per cent in the last fiscal year (FY26), mainly as imports surged...
Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US accepts its conditions
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States accepts all of Tehran’s conditions. IRGC...
Tk 2,000cr lifeline for retired teachers
Hundreds of teachers and employees have been living in severe hardship without receiving their retirement and welfare benefits for more than four years. More than...
UK tightens asylum rules as BD remains top source of claims
The UK has stepped up its efforts to curb irregular migration as Bangladesh remains among the top five sources of asylum applications, with only a...
Warrant issued against BAF officer
The International Crimes Tribunal has issued an arrest warrant for Wing Commander Saifur Rahman Saif of the Bangladesh Air Force in a case concerning...
Power crisis grips rural areas in BD
Load shedding has intensified across Bangladesh, with power shortages now affecting consumers during both peak daytime hours and late at night amid reduced gas supplies...
Don held in Salman’s murder case, sent to jail
Actor Kazi Hossain Don has been arrested and sent to jail in connection with the murder case of popular Bangladeshi actor Salman Shah. Immigration police...
Many class 4, 5 students struggle to read Bangla
Many students in classes four and five lack basic Bangla reading skills, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said, stressing that...