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Three killed as pickup hits motorcycle in Kishoreganj

Kishoreganj, May 25 -- year-old child were killed after a pickup hit their motorcycle in Mithamoin upazila of Kishoreganj on Monday evening. The accident occurred around 7:30pm in the Kastul area on ... Read More


Bangladesh moves for new $4-4.5 billion IMF programs, dropping current one

Dhaka, May 25 -- Bangladesh is moving toward a new loan program worth $4 to $4.5 billion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), dropping the lender's ongoing multi-billion dollar credit facility,... Read More


Incidents of 'rape, attempted rape' reported in four districts

Dhaka, May 25 -- A series of alleged rape and attempted rape incidents involving women and children have been reported from several districts across the country, triggering fresh concerns over rising ... Read More


Dhaka sees 'moderate' air quality this morning

Dhaka, May 25 -- Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranked ninth among the world's most polluted cities on Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 92. According to the AQI scale, the ... Read More


Youth arrested for 'raping' 71-year-old woman in Chuadanga

Chuadanga, May 25 -- Police have arrested a young man in connection with the alleged rape of a 71-year-old woman in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district. The accused - Tarikul Islam, 20, son of Si... Read More


Minor girl 'raped' in Jashore; youth arrested

Jashore, May 25 -- Police have arrested a youth in connection with the rape of a nine-year-old girl at Sagardari village in Keshabpur upazila of Jashore. The accused was identified as Jayanta Biswas,... Read More


Police recover unidentified body from Mahananda River in Chapainawabganj

Chapainawabganj, May 25 -- decomposed body of an unidentified man from the Mahananda River in Gomostapur upazila of Chapainawabganj on Monday. The body was recovered around 3pm from beneath water hya... Read More


Bangla House to debut at SXSW London, showcasing Bangladesh's global creative, innovation strength

Dhaka, May 25 -- Bangla House will make its debut at SXSW London from June 2 to 4 bringing Bangladesh and its global diaspora to one of the world's most influential platforms for culture, technology, ... Read More


15 killed, 8 injured as truck overturns in Tangail

Tangail, May 25 -- At least 15 people were killed and eight others injured as a truck carrying iron rods plunged into roadside ditch on Dhaka-Tangail-Northern region Highway near eastern side of the J... Read More


Rape attempt on 12-year-old boy in Cumilla; accused held

Cumilla, May 25 -- A shopkeeper has allegedly tried to rape a 12-year-old boy inside his shop in Daudkandi upazila of Cumilla district. A court on Monday sent the accused - Delwar Hossain, 43, a resi... Read More