500-year-old dhaker haat bustles ahead of Durga Puja
The centuries-old Dhaker Haat in Katiadi, Kishoreganj, has become bustling with activity ahead of Durga Puja, as Dhaki troupes from across the country arrive to...
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18.1m at risk of acute food insecurity in BD
Bangladesh is facing a worsening food security crisis, with an estimated 18.1 million people projected to experience acute food insecurity between September and December 2026,...
Youth urged to fight corruption, defend human rights
Deputy Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal has said today’s youth will lead efforts to build a better Bangladesh in the future, urging them...
Snakehead farming gains popularity amid shrimp crisis
Amid mounting losses from shrimp farming due to viral infections and erratic weather, farmers in Khulna are turning to snakehead fish cultivation, finding a profitable...
Insurance pioneer MA Samad’s 21st death anniversary today
The 21st death anniversary of MA Samad, founder of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC (BGIC), a pioneer in Bangladesh’s insurance industry and an internationally recognised...
Last-minute Puja shopping spree in capital
Shopping centres, malls and stores in different parts of the capital are witnessing a huge Last-minute rush of customers on Friday as the city prepares...
Dhaka’s 257 Puja Mandaps under tight security
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed on Thursday said comprehensive security measures had been taken to ensure peaceful, safe and festive celebrations of...
DSCC plans to bring dengue vaccine to Bangladesh
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Abdus Salam has said the government is giving top priority to treating dengue patients and will soon take...
Uttara Finance in deep financial, administrative crisis
Uttara Finance and Investments Limited, a listed non-bank financial institution (NBFI), is in deep financial and administrative crisis, with years of alleged irregularities, capital shortfalls,...