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Burglars broke into the upazila land office and sub-registry office in Gangni, Meherpur district, in the early hours, cutting window grilles and ransacking files, police said, raising questions about security at government premises.
SYLHET — Another 74 children were hospitalized with measles symptoms in Sylhet over the past 24 hours, though no deaths or laboratory-confirmed cases were recorded during the period, the regional health office said Thursday.
CUMILLA — A 35-year-old man was hacked to death by his older brother on Thursday in a village in Cumilla after a dispute over noise that disturbed his sister-in-law's sleep, police said.
DHAKA — Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said Thursday that the government is making an all-out effort to ensure the smooth collection, preservation, sale and transport of rawhides from animals slaughtered for Eid ul-Adha.
DHAKA — Bangladesh Bank has relaxed the single-borrower exposure limit, allowing banks to extend up to 25 percent of their capital in funded loans to a single client, up from 15 percent previously.
DHAKA — Students will receive their new textbooks on Jan. 1, before the SSC examinations begin a week later, Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said Thursday.
Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said Chinese investment, technology and innovation are vital to making Bangladesh's textile and garment industry more sustainable, eco-friendly and technology-driven.
Chinese investment, technology and innovation are vital to making Bangladesh's textile and garment industry more sustainable and technology-driven, Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir said at a Bangladesh-China green textile…
The Directorate of Primary Education has ordered head teachers to verify the quality of food delivered under the Government Primary School Feeding Program before accepting it, after complaints of spoiled bread, rotten eggs and…
Bangladesh received $1.74 billion in remittances during the first 13 days of May, up 37.5% from $1.27 billion in the same period a year earlier, central bank data showed Thursday.
The government on Thursday appointed new vice-chancellors at 10 public universities, with the Ministry of Education's Secondary and Higher Education Division issuing 10 separate notifications.
Burglars broke into two upazila administration offices in Gangni, Meherpur, on the same night, cutting through window grills and ransacking files, raising fresh questions about security at government premises.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Europe has heard U.S. President Donald Trump's frustration over limited European support during the Iran war and is responding, speaking in Bucharest on Wednesday.
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the Calcutta High Court in lawyer's robes on Thursday morning to argue a post-election violence case before the chief justice.
Air India will cancel about 400 international flights a month from June through August, including a temporary suspension of direct Mumbai-Dhaka service, as Middle East conflict drives up jet fuel prices, the carrier said…
The West Bengal government has banned animal slaughter on roads and in other public places, ordering that the practice be carried out only in government-approved abattoirs, with violators facing fines or up to six…
Iran's national football team is finishing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which opens June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, even as diplomatic tensions and logistical issues complicate the team's…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United Arab Emirates of being directly involved in military operations against Iran, speaking at a BRICS meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.
Pakistan cricket legend and former captain Shahid Afridi has received Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the country's second-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contribution to sports.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Thursday that the Hormuz Strait must remain open for the free flow of energy and that no tolls will be levied on the waterway,…
Bangladesh will install solar panels at all educational institutions in phases and aims to produce 2,000 megawatts of solar power by 2030, Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said.
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April after an outstanding performance in the One Day International series against New Zealand.
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April after a blistering performance in the home ODI series against New Zealand.
Opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman and European Union Ambassador Michael Miller stressed the need to make democracy more meaningful in Bangladesh and to ensure free, fair and credible local government elections.
Chhatra Dal has announced partial committees at four private universities to strengthen its organizational activities at the institutions, the BNP-affiliated student body said.
Watermelon is highly nutritious and helps the body stay hydrated in summer, but the timing of when you eat it matters for your health, experts said.
The Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Boards have proposed that the 2027 SSC exams begin Jan. 7 and the HSC exams begin June 6. The schedule has been sent to the Education Ministry for…
Bangladesh recorded seven more deaths from measles or measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, bringing the confirmed-case toll to 70 since mid-March, the Directorate General of Health Services said Thursday.
Chuadanga district began its commercial mango harvest on Wednesday, with district administrator Lutfun Nahar inaugurating the season at an orchard in the town's Mahila College area.
Chuadanga district representative Chandu Mandal (50) has been arrested with 36 bottles of Bengali liquor. Police from the Sadar Thana arrested him on Wednesday morning, May 13, during an operation in the city. Chandu…
Education Desk: With the approach of Eid-ul-Azha and the summer vacation, educational institutions at all levels across the country are going on an extended break. According to the holiday schedule and academic calendar, the…
BDDesk News, Sylhet: Police have recovered the body of an unidentified elderly man from the Chandipur area of South Surma in Sylhet city. The body was recovered near the open area of Unnayan University…
BDDesk News, With the upcoming sacred Eid al-Adha in mind, Rabita Agro Farm in the Paikpara area of the district is now festooned with a festive air. But this festival is about more than…
BD Desk News, Gaibandha's Govindaganj has witnessed a terrifying clash between two parties over land boundary determination, leaving a critically injured youth dead. He succumbed to his injuries at Rangpur Medical College Hospital early…
BDDesk News, Indian police have sent back two Bangladeshi women through the Benapole checkpost with special travel permits after they completed two years in prison in India. Around 9 pm on Tuesday (May 12),…
BDDesk News, Mymensingh: A robbery incident occurred at the home of a businessman in Muktagacha, where Tk 3.5 million was stolen. On Tuesday (May 12), Muktagacha Police Station, with the assistance of the DMP,…
Eight more people have died from measles or measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, with 1,615 new cases recorded, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
International News Desk: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation from within his own party. At the same time, he has challenged his opponents to start a formal leadership contest…
Russia successfully test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile called Sarmat, which President Vladimir Putin said is the world's most powerful and can carry nuclear warheads, Al Jazeera reported.
International News Desk: Three church leaders have been killed in India's Manipur state in a shooting by unknown armed individuals. The incident took place on Wednesday (May 13) in the state's Kamjong district, leaving…
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday evening for a two-day state visit, his first in nearly a decade, with trade and Iran expected to dominate talks with Xi Jinping.
Saudi Arabia carried out a series of covert airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks on Saudi territory, marking its first confirmed direct military operation on Iranian soil, Reuters reported.
Nine minor earthquakes shook the eastern outskirts of Tehran in one night, raising fears of a larger quake as crustal stress builds near the city, Iranian experts said.
International News Desk: The administration of Donald Trump in the United States has repeatedly claimed that Iran's military power has been "greatly reduced." However, a confidential assessment report from the U.S. intelligence community says…
A growing exodus from villages to Dhaka and other cities has left fields short of hands at the height of the boro rice harvest, with farmers paying up to Tk 1,500 a day and…
Business News: Information Minister Jahid Hossain Spon has said, "We are bearing the burden of a Tk 30 lakh crore loan debt. The flawed economic policies of the previous Awami League government are being…
Business and Finance News: Bangladesh Bank's Board of Directors has given preliminary approval for the closure or winding up of five non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in the country. The process of closing or winding…
Business and Finance News: The government has set new prices for the skinning of sacrificial animals in view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. In the decision made this time, salt beef skin has been priced…
International: Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's administration publicly claiming that Iran's military power has been "destroyed," a confidential assessment by American intelligence agencies paints a different picture. A new intelligence report states that Iran…
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council approved nine development projects worth about 36,695.72 crore taka on Wednesday with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair.
Dex News: The Holy Kaaba Sharif is not just the qibla of the Muslim Ummah, but also one of the world's most wondrous and historic structures. Many wonder—why is Kaaba Sharif located precisely in…
BDDesk News, A father and son were killed in a motorcycle accident on the Lemua Hafizia Road at the Feni section of the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway in Feni on Tuesday (May 12) morning. Another person…
Coast Guard recover arms, ammunition in Teknaf operation
Sylhet MP Mufti Abul Hasan inspected river erosion zones along the Surma and Kushiyara rivers in Jakiganj-Kanaighat on May 12-13.
The Red Crescent distributed relief to about 100 flood-affected families in Nazirpur upazila of Pirojpur on Tuesday, district Red Crescent president Alamgir Hossain said.
FENI — Police and fire service rescued two children, aged 10 and 2, from their mentally unstable mother who held them hostage with a knife Monday night. The operation followed a neighbor's emergency 999…
Desk News: The Prime Minister, Tareq Rahman, has said that with the changing landscape of technology, the education system must also evolve. Knowledge is no longer confined to a single subject, but the integration…
Dhaka University has seen widespread administrative changes following the new government's takeover, with multiple key positions affected, starting with the resignation of former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaj Ahmed Khan.
Desk News: Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that the country's market instability is due to the influence of middlemen and hoarders. On Tuesday (May 12) morning, after inspecting the Shah…
The international news desk has slammed Israel's crackdown on Qatar's former prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani for his comments on the Middle East. He said the U.S.-Israel war…