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Textile sector must embrace innovation for long-term competitiveness: Commerce Minister

, May 16 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Saturday said Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) and textile industry must prioritise sustainable production, innovation, research and produ... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul mourns death of former state minister Mizanur Rahman Sinha

Dhaka, May 16 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death former State Minister... Read More


Blast at N'ganj power plant: Another victim dies at DMCH

Dhaka, May 16 -- Another man who was injured in an explosion at the canteen of a power plant in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj district died at National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhak... Read More


DCCI index reveals 'deeply imbalanced' economy despite moderate growth

, May 16 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Saturday unveiled its Economic Position Index (EPI) for the second quarter of FY2026 (October-December 2025), revealing that Dhaka's econom... Read More


Bangladesh envoy stresses tech-ready diplomacy for future challenges

, May 16 -- Ambassador and Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the UN Nahida Sobhan has emphasised the importance of preparing the next generation of diplomats to navigate emerging technological ... Read More


PM inaugurates re-excavation of Khorddo Khal in Chandpur

Chandpur, May 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated the re-excavation work of historic Khorddo Khal (canal) in Shahrasti upazila of Chandpur, 48 years after his late father excav... Read More


Police announce reward for information on suspect in attempted rape at JU

, May 16 -- Police have announced a reward for information leading to the identification of the suspect who attempted to rape a female student at Jahangirnagar University (JU). The law enforcement ag... Read More


PM backs demand for Cumilla division, hints at agricultural university

Cumilla, May 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday announced that a new administrative division would be formed in the name of Cumilla. He made the announcement at a roadside rally at Laksh... Read More


Kaarina Kaisar dies in Chennai

Dhaka, May 16 -- Popular young content creator and actress Kaarina Kaisar has passed away while undergoing treatment in Chennai, India, due to liver-related complications. She was 32. The daughter of... Read More


Influencer Kaarina Kaisar no more

Dhaka, May 16 -- Popular young content creator and actress Kaarina Kaisar has passed away while undergoing treatment in Chennai, India, due to liver-related complications. Her father, former Banglade... Read More