Ex-DGFI chief Afzal in remand again
A Dhaka court has once again placed former Director General of DGFI, Afzal Naser, on a three-day remand in connection with a case over the...
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WHO, UNICEF urge BD to retain e-cigarette ban
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have expressed strong concern over reports that Bangladesh may consider withdrawing its ban on e-cigarettes, warning that such...
Infant killed for crying Stepfather arrested
A three-month-old infant was allegedly killed by his stepfather in the Darussalam Police Station area of Mirpur, Dhaka, after the child’s crying reportedly disturbed his...
All eight onboard helicopter killed in crash in Indonesia
All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried...
China’s economy up despite Iran war
China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year, even as countries around the world feel the impact of the...
‘Quality edu possible by empowering teachers’
Journalist Mohammad Abdul Wadud has said that quality of education can be ensured by empowering and respecting teachers. He made these remarks while delivering speech...
FM’s 3-nation tour begins to boost UN bid
In a major diplomatic push ahead of a crucial United Nations election, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has embarked on a high-stakes three-nation visit to...
No fuel oil outside, only in Parliament
Jamaat-e-Islami MP Kamal Hossain of Dhaka-5 has triggered strong reactions in Parliament after making a series of remarks on fuel shortages, public grievances, and constitutional...
Masdar’s law license suspended temporarily
The Bangladesh Bar Council has temporarily suspended the law licence of Masdar Hossain, a former district judge and Supreme Court advocate, following allegations of financial...
‘Democracy key to dev’
Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that neither national prosperity nor true development is possible without a strong democratic system in Bangladesh. He...