Dhaka inks energy MoU with US
Bangladesh and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance strategic cooperation in the energy sector, aimed at securing Bangladesh’s long-term...
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Half a century of water denial
Fifty-one years ago today, hundreds of thousands of people marched through the dust of Rajshahi toward the Farakka Barrage, led by the renowned peasant leader...
Teesta master plan must act now Jamaat Ameer
Opposition leader in parliament and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has called for the immediate implementation of the long-delayed Teesta Master Plan, saying the people of...
Hospitals struggle with measles wave
At least twelve children died from measles and measles-like symptoms between 8am yesterday and 8am Friday (15 May), according to the Directorate General of Health...
Millions wait on Teesta plan
Despite renewed commitments from Bangladesh and China regarding the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP), uncertainty continues to affect millions of residents in...
Measles death toll hits 439
Seven more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours ending at 8am Thursday, pushing the total death toll from...
Storm wreaks havoc in UP, kills over 100
More than 100 people were killed after a powerful storm swept through India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh (UP), bringing heavy rain, hail and widespread...
7-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday announced
The government has declared a seven-day public holiday on the occasion of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha, with all government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices...
Exams to begin Jan 7, HSC June 6
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2027 will begin on January 7 and continue until February 6. The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)...
Over 8 in 10 Dhaka children spend too long on screens
A new icddr,b study has raised serious concern over children’s digital screen habits in Dhaka, revealing that 83 percent of school-going children aged 6 to...
‘China-US should be partners, not rivals’
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (14 May) called Chinese leader Xi Jinping his friend and said they had held extremely positive and constructive discussions.Speaking...