Slow Sales Plague Dhaka’s Cattle Markets Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
As Eid-ul-Adha approaches tomorrow, Dhaka’s cattle markets tell a story of quiet concern. Despite healthy supplies of sacrificial animals at major points like Gabtoli and...
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Measles Outbreak: A Preventable Tragedy Exposing Deep Failures
The numbers are devastating. As of May 24, 2026, Bangladesh has recorded 63,813 suspected measles cases and 8,622 confirmed cases, with 528 children already dead...
This Eid, Our Own Cows Are Finally Getting Their Chance
For as long as most of us can remember, the weeks leading up to Eid-ul-Azha have followed the same rhythm — the markets buzzing with...
Bangladesh moving towards self-reliant energy system, green growth: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said Bangladesh is steadily moving towards clean energy, a green economy and a self-reliant energy system. Speaking at the...
PM declares ‘Nazrul Year’ for 2026-27
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the period from 25 May 2026 to 25 May 2027 will be observed as “Nazrul Year”, in honour...
Ramisa’s killer to get maximum punishment within a month: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday announced that the killer of child Ramisa Akter will be given the highest punishment within the next one month....
Bangladesh Bank unveils Tk 60,000cr stimulus package to revive economy, create 2.5m jobs
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Saturday announced a massive Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for 2026, aiming to revitalise a slowing national economy, spur private sector...
PM test-drives locally made electric vehicles, assures support to manufacturers
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday test-drove locally manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) and praised the initiative, assuring necessary government support for the country’s emerging EV...
Millions leave capital early to escape Eid chaos
They come with bulging travel bags and sleeping children in arms, with umbrellas tucked under elbows and food packets swinging from tired hands. At Kamalapur...
Legends honoured for BD’s industrialisation
The Managing Editor of The New Nation Arshad Hosein received the honorary award on behalf of the family of legendary journalist and founding editor of...
Ramisa murder: Law minister orders probe report in a week
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has directed the Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to submit the probe report within one week...
PM signals big push on barrages to fight climate risks
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that his government will commence work on both the Padma and Teesta barrage projects, aiming to tackle water shortages,...