Govt to introduce new anti- gambling law
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has announced that the government will replace the Gambling Act of 1867 with a new law to prevent gambling, betting, and...
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‘No major train disruption likely during Eid rush’
Tthere is no fear of major disruption to train schedules during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha rush despite increased passenger pressure, Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has...
Gateway to north takes shape
The long-awaited improvement in transport connectivity for northern Bangladesh is set to become a reality as construction of the country’s largest modified cloverleaf interchange at...
Kids advised not to take everywhere during Eid
Public health experts have advised parents to avoid unnecessary travel and crowded places with children during Eid holidays amid concerns over a possible rise in...
8 lives lost in road crashes
At least eight people were killed in two separate road accidents in Faridpur and Tangail districts on Sunday. In Faridpur’s Nagarkanda upazila, five people were...
Fatal mine blast claims three lives
Three Bangladeshi nationals have been killed in a landmine explosion at the Ghumdhum border in Naikhongchhari Upazila of Bandarban. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM...
Dhaka eyes energy ties with Moscow
Dhaka is preparing for a possible high-level diplomatic engagement with Moscow as Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is expected to visit Russia in June, Dhaka...
I was a victim of conspiracy
Chairperson of the Women’s Wing of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee member Mahfuza Akter Kiron has claimed that she...
Private sector to lead industrial growth: Minister
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Saturday said the government has no plan to establish new state-owned mills or factories, as the private sector will...
Early rains rising dengue risk
Bangladesh is entering the pre-monsoon dengue season with warning signs already visible, as repeated spells of heavy rainfall create fresh breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes...