300-death report ‘false’; Eid travel was smooth
Although there were incidents of deaths on the road, fare hikes, and traffic jams, this year’s Eid travel has been described as “smooth” by Road...
Today’s Newspaper
NCC Bank launches Green Savings Account
Embracing the slogan “Go Digital, Go Green”, NCC Bank has launched a fully digital and eco-friendly savings account named “NCC NeoX” under its retail banking...
Govt plans second Padma and Jamuna bridges
The government has announced plans to construct a second Padma Bridge by 2032, a second Jamuna Bridge by 2033, and the Dhaka–Chattogram Expressway, aiming to...
Janata Bank holds ALCO meeting at head office
Janata Bank PLC held an Asset-Liability Management Committee (ALCO) meeting on Sunday at its head office, chaired by Deputy Managing Director Md Faiz Alam. Senior...
‘JS to be transformed into democratic institution’
Newly-elected Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal on Sunday expressed his high optimism that the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) would be transformed into a dignified, effective and...
Measles surge in BD amid ICU shortage, vaccine gaps
A worrying outbreak of measles is rapidly spreading across the Rajshahi region, raising serious public health concerns. Shortages of intensive care units (ICU), inadequate isolation...
Sudden hailstorm destroys fields, damage houses in Atwari
A sudden 4–5-minute hailstorm in Atwari upazila of Panchagarh caused extensive damage, destroying ripe and semi-ripe crops in the fields and damaging many houses. On...
No corruption to be tolerated in health sector
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain said that no form of irregularity or corruption will be tolerated in the health sector, regardless of existing challenges....
AG vows impartial duty above politics
Newly appointed Attorney General Ruhul Quddus Kazal has vowed to work “dispassionately” in the interest of the people and the state. Speaking at his office...
Diesel crisis disrupts irrigation in northern Bangladesh
Diesel shortage in Bangladesh’s northern districts is disrupting irrigation at a critical stage of the Boro season, raising fears of a drop in rice production...
‘ICU services for poor patients to be free’
State Minister for Health MA Muhit has directed authorities to quickly complete and make operational 40 ICU beds at the National Institute of Disease of...