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One dead as bus hits pick-up van in Jatrabari

Dhaka, May 6 -- The doctor on duty declared one of the injured dead, said Inspector Bacchu Mia of Dhaka Medical College Hospital Police Outpost. The other victim was in critical condition as well, he ... Read More


BMD forecasts rains across country

Dhaka, May 6 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted rains in eight divisions of the country in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday. "Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gust... Read More


Body found hanging from tree near JU residential hall

Dhaka, May 6 -- A body of a man was found hanging from a tree near Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Hall at Jahangirnagar University on Monday morning. The deceased was identified as 24-year-old Jishan Ahmed. ... Read More


Indian foreign secretary to arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday

Dhaka, May 6 -- Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra will arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh. During the visit, a BSS report said, the Indian official will ... Read More


Lightning strike kills farmer in Netrokona

Dhaka, May 6 -- A farmer was killed in a lightning strike at Atpara upazila of Netrokona district on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Delwar Mia (35), son of Feroz Mia, resident of the same a... Read More


T20 World Cup receives terror threat in the Caribbean

Dhaka, May 6 -- With less than a month to go for the T20 World Cup, the ICC tournament has run into a block with reports of terror attacks threatening to hamper the event. Hindustan Times, citing Cri... Read More


Gasoline demand growth to slow this year on EV growth in China, US

Dhaka, May 6 -- Global petrol demand growth could halve in 2024, squeezing second-half refinery margins, analysts said, driven by a shift to electric cars in China and the United States and a return t... Read More


Brazil floods death toll swells to 75, 103 people missing

Dhaka, May 6 -- At least 75 people died and another 103 were missing over the last seven days in massive floods in southern Brazil, local authorities said on Sunday. They said another 155 people were... Read More


22 entities get ISO certification from BSTI

Dhaka, May 5 -- Some 22 business entities have received certifications from Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) in recognition of their international standard management. BSTI Directo... Read More


Dhaka to have 22 cattle markets for this year's Eid-ul-Adha

Dhaka, May 5 -- Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims scheduled for next month, Dhaka's two city corporations plan to have a total of 22 cattle markets, including two ... Read More