BNP stands for liberal democracy, says Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday sought to firmly anchor his party’s identity in liberal democratic values, saying BNP...
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TIB warns black money amnesty in budget
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday voiced alarm over reports that the government is considering reintroducing a provision in the FY2026-27 budget that would allow...
BGB foils 10 push-in bids along border
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has said it has successfully thwarted 10 separate alleged push-in attempts by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) along different stretches...
Islami Bank for action over chaos of customer services
Acting Managing Director Md. Altaf Hossain of Islami Bank said on Thursday administrative action will be taken against anyone disrupting customer services, amid reports of...
Unsafe food kills 1.5m people yearly: WHO
Unsafe food causes an estimated 1.5 million deaths worldwide every year, with young children bearing a disproportionate share of the burden, according to new findings...
‘6 Ad-Din Hospital newborn deaths linked to apathy’
The deaths of six infants at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital caused by negligence, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Thursday....
Allegations of non- compliance with MRA directives against TMSS
Allegations have emerged against Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), one of Bangladesh’s largest microfinance institutions, over the alleged violation of directives issued by the Microcredit...
Sweltering heat persists in parts of country
A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping large parts of the country including Dhaka, leaving life severely disrupted amid intense sunshine and high humidity. The...
Kuwaiti drone hit 2 Bangladeshis in critical condition
Two Bangladeshi nationals are fighting for their lives in hospital after being critically injured during a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport. The incident, which...
21 killed in Delhi hotel fire
A massive fire broke out in a bed and breakfast hotel in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people. More than...
Shama Obaid hails UNGA presidency win
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam has described the election of Bangladesh’s candidate as President of the 81st session of the United Nations...