16 of 18 ADP projects controlled by MP’s nephew
Allegations have emerged against Masud Rana – nephew of Dr. Abdus Salam, MP for Thakurgaon-2, and joint general secretary of Haripur Upazila BNP – of...
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Safari park planned for Rajshahi central zoo
The government has announced plans to transform the historic Rajshahi Central Botanical Garden and Zoo into a modern, scenic and international-standard safari park to meet...
Health workers’ leave cancelled in flood-hit districts
The government has cancelled the leave of health workers in flood-affected districts and taken extensive measures to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for people hit by...
HRW calls for action on camp landslides
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Bangladesh government, the United Nations and international donors to take urgent steps to reduce disaster risks in...
Govt weighs STEM, play labs for primary schools
The government is considering introducing play labs and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) labs on a pilot basis in government primary schools to strengthen...
Measles death toll rises to 758
One more child has died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while more than 1,000 new infections have been reported,...
Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire
The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait...
Dengue claims 2 more lives
Health authorities have reported 327 new dengue cases and two more deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours, with the highest number...
Ram statue builder Haridas held
Dhaka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) police have arrested Haridas Chandra Taroni Das, a widely discussed figure from Palashbari, Gaibandha. A special CID team from Dhaka...
BB eases rules for DPA enterprises in EZs
Bangladesh Bank has relaxed its foreign exchange policy for industrial enterprises operating in the Domestic Processing Areas (DPAs) of economic zones, allowing authorised dealer banks...
