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Two awarded death penalty for killing teen after rape in Habiganj

Habiganj, Sept. 13 -- A court in Habiganj on Sunday sentenced two persons to death for killing a teenage girl after violating her in Nabiganj Upazila of Habiganj in 2021. Judge Syeda Minhaz Um Munira... Read More


Saad faction presses for separate Tongi Ijtema, rejects alternative venue

Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- A faction of Tabligh Jamaat followers loyal to Maulana Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi on Sunday demanded separate dates to hold their Bishwa Ijtema at the Tongi ground, along with several ... Read More


BB launches 'Udyog' to spur youth entrepreneurship with up to Tk20 lakh blended financing

Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- In a major push to foster self-employment and drive grassroots economic growth, Bangladesh Bank on Sunday issued a comprehensive guideline titled "Udyog: Upazila-Driven Youth Opport... Read More


Dengue death toll rises to 149 as six die in 24 hours

Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- Six people died of dengue and 1,561 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has ... Read More


BCCCI hosts reception for NITER students going to China for training

, Sept. 13 -- The Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) has hosted a pre-departure reception for eight students of the National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER... Read More


Measles: 3 more die with symptoms;death toll now 1022

, Sept. 13 -- Three children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday, raising the country's combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1022 thi... Read More


Get out of India fascination, Bangladesh wants to "reset" ties: Humaiun Kobir

, Sept. 13 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Sunday said Bangladesh wants to "reset" its bilateral relationship with India after what he described as an uncomfortable relationship... Read More


Bangladesh wants to "reset" ties with India: Humaiun Kobir

, Sept. 13 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Sunday said Bangladesh wants to "reset" its bilateral relationship with India after what he described as an uncomfortable relationship... Read More


Effective local government needed to reach services to people's doorstep: LGRD Minister

Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Sunday said an effective local government system is required to deliver government services to... Read More


Two minor cousins drown while picking water lilies in Bagerhat fish enclosure

, Sept. 13 -- Two minor cousins drowned in a fish enclosure while picking water lilies in Mollahat upazila of Bagerhat district on Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Jannati Akter, 10, d... Read More