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College student gang-rape in Natore: Fugitive death-row convict arrested from Dhaka airport

Natore, May 3 -- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a drive arrested a fugitive convict who was sentenced to death in a case filed over the gang-raped of a college student in 2012. RAB arrest... Read More


DNCC mayor distributes umbrella, bottled water, saline among rickshaw pullers to protect from scorching heat

Dhaka, May 3 -- Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam on Friday distributed umbrella, bottled water and saline among rickshaw pullers to protect them from scorching heat as the county contin... Read More


Bangladesh reports 10 COVID-19 cases in 24hrs

Dhaka, May 3 -- Bangladesh reported 10 more COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Friday morning. With the new numbers, the country's total COVID-19 caseload rose to 2,050,038, according to the Directorate... Read More


This year's SSC, equivalent exams' results to be published on May 12

Dhaka, May 3 -- The results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations for 2024 will be published on May 12. The summary and statistics of this year's examinations will be ... Read More


Reader's Digest UK folds after 86 years

Dhaka, May 3 -- The UK edition of Reader's Digest, a beloved monthly magazine known for its curated articles and features, has shut down after 86 years in circulation. The news was announced by Edito... Read More


IFAD's new office in Bangladesh marks strategic milestone, says its Vice-President

Dhaka, May 3 -- President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Gerardine Mukeshimana has said IFAD's new office in Bangladesh marks a strategic milestone in their mission to b... Read More


RMG exports up by almost 5pc in FY 2023-24

Dhaka, May 3 -- The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has released the apparel export statistics for the period of July-April FY-2023-24. During the mentioned period, the readymade garment (RMG) exports ... Read More


Gazipur train derailment: 2 BGB platoons deployed to help rescue work

Gazipur, May 3 -- Two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed to assist in the rescue work of two trains derailed after a commuter train crashed into an oil-carrying train in Joyd... Read More


Keen to work together with Bangladesh on useful, impactful projects: ADB Vice President Bhargav Dasgupta

Tbilisi, Georgia, May 3 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is keen to work together with Bangladesh and other partners on climate front, extending finance to important projects which are useful and i... Read More


Keen to work together with Bangladesh on useful, Impactful projects: Vice President Bhargav Dasgupta

Tbilisi, Georgia, May 3 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is keen to work together with Bangladesh and other partners on climate front, extending finance to important projects which are useful and i... Read More