$2 billion plea from Bangladesh amid global fuel crisis
Dhaka – As the Middle East conflict continues to linger, Bangladesh has sought a $2 billion fund fro…
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Bangladesh launches farmer card to boost rural economy
Dhaka — The government has started handing out "farmer cards" to peasants, aiming to make the countr…
Where the mind is without fear
Dhaka — Bangladesh is celebrating its traditional New Year, Bangla Nabanabarsha, amid fanfare and vi…
Trump orders US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz after talks failed
US President Donald Trump has broken his silence after potential peace talks failed with Iran in Isl…
Former speaker freed from jail five days after arrest
Dhaka — Former parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was released on bail on Sunday, five days…
Punishment sought for mob killing of shrine leader in Kushtia
Dhaka — A cross-section of people have demanded exemplary punishment for those involved in the mob t…
Preventing misinformation as important as right to information
Dhaka — Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said that preventing the spread…
US and Iran fail to strike deal in Islamabad negotiations
Peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have failed to reach an agreement. The n…
Two former policemen sentenced to death for activist Abu Syeed killing
Dhaka –The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced to former cops to death and three others to l…
Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury arrested
Dhaka — Bangladesh's former parliament speaker, Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, has been arrested over her…
Bangladesh plans to recruit 100,000 health workers
Dhaka — The government has been contemplating the recruitment of some 100,000 health workers in line…
Cross-party committee for constitutional reform soon, Chief Whip says
Dhaka – A special parliamentary committee will be formed to facilitate constitutional amendment, a s…
Government urges not to fall for false office hour rumors
Dhaka – Amid rumors over changes to public office hours, the government on Thursday requested the pe…
Bangladesh shop owners announce 8pm closure to save electricity
Dhaka – A section of retail businesses have decided to shut their shops, commercial centers, and sho…
US-Bangla announces fresh humanitarian flight from Abu Dhabi
Dhaka – US-Bangla Airlines, Bangladesh's leading private carrier, has announced yet another special…
Government plans nationwide crackdown on crime wave
Dhaka – The newly elected government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is preparing to launch a…
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