12 injured in gas explosion at power plant canteen
Twelve people were injured in a gas explosion caused by a gas leak at a power plant canteen in Sonargaon, Narayanganj. The injured are Md....
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Sophie Molineux fit to lead Australia World Cup squad
Australia Captain Sophie Molineux has been passed fit and named in Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup (WC). The 28-year-old all-rounder will lead a...
Tk 34,497cr Padma Barrage gets go-ahead
The government has approved a landmark water infrastructure project – the Padma Barrage (1st Phase) – at an estimated cost of Tk 34,497.25 crore, a...
Dr. Nasim Akhter Banoo passes away
Dr. Nasim Akhter Banoo (Keka), daughter of founding president of Magura district BNP Late Advocate Habibur Rahman, passed away on 12 May 2026 in a...
DCCI seeks greater Turkish investment, trade collaboration
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged Turkish entrepreneurs to enhance investment and trade collaboration with Bangladesh, highlighting the country’s growing economic...
World Autism Day observed in Manikganj
World Autism Awareness Day 2026 was observed in Manikganj on Wednesday with the theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.” To mark the...
England name uncapped trio for first NZ Test
England have named three uncapped players in their 15-member squad for the opening Test against New Zealand (NZ) at Lord’s, beginning on 4 June. Top-order...
Fitch flags weak reforms, external vulnerability
* Fiscal weaknesses, inflation* Slower growth prospects* Banking sector concerns* Debt outlook Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised Bangladesh’s sovereign outlook to “negative”...
Ex-Minister Mosharraf Hossain dies
Former minister and veteran freedom fighter Engineer Mosharraf Hossain died at a private hospital in Dhaka on Wednesday morning. He was 83. He was declared...
Cen bank slashes penalty interest rate to 0.5pc to boost investment
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reduced the maximum penalty interest and profit rate on overdue loans and investments from 1.5 percent to 0.5 percent in a...
Khulna city, district JCD get new convening committees
The central committee of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal on Tuesday announced new convening committees for its Khulna City and district units. The committees were approved through...
Messi still highest-paid player in MLS
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer (MLS) with an annual base salary of $25 million — more than twice as much...