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Four more die of dengue

, Nov. 20 -- Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 353 this year. During this... Read More


Govt clears draft law to establish separate secretariat for Supreme Court

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The interim government on Thursday cleared the draft of Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance 2025 to set up a separate secretariat of the higher court, aiming to ensure the full indep... Read More


Bowlers put Bangladesh in driving seat after centuries from Mushfiqur, Litton

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Bangladesh are on the driving wheel after the second day of the Mirpur Test against Ireland, who lost five wickets for 98 runs to end the day, replying to Bangladesh's first innings ... Read More


Debapriya urges stronger govt, EC role to rebuild trust

, Nov. 20 -- Distinguished Fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Thursday urged the government and the Election Commission to take 'stronger' and more 'transparen... Read More


Stocks end week lower as DSE indices snap four-day rally

, Nov. 20 -- After four consecutive days of gains, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed the week with a decline on Thursday, as all major indices and most share prices fell. At the end of the day's ... Read More


Bangladesh, other CSC members discuss regional security, counterterrorism

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Bangladesh, India and other Member States on Thursday sat together in New Delhi to promote closer cooperation on vital matters of security and strengthen partnership for enhancing re... Read More


Tank lorry owners observe 4-hr strike in Khulna, to continue for a week

, Nov. 20 -- The Khulna wing of Bangladesh Tank Lorry Owners Association on Thursday enforced a half-day strike to press home their six-point demand including an increase in transportation fares. The... Read More


Fish export to India halted thru Akhaura land port

, Nov. 20 -- Fish export to India through Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria has suspended due to complications over certification from the Fisheries Department. Traders said the unresolved issue coul... Read More


Journalists to enjoy greater freedom after election: Khosru

, Nov. 20 -- BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that journalists will be able to practise freer and more independent journalism if BNP forms the next government, reaff... Read More


SMP launches GenieA app to streamline citizen services

Sylhet, Nov. 20 -- Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) has launched the GenieA app to make police services more accessible, enabling citizens to request help and report incidents with a single click. SM... Read More