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Banking system 'in total shock' due to high default loan rate: Reza Kibria

Sangsad Bhaban, June 25 -- BNP lawmaker Reza Kibria on Thursday criticized the relaxed definition of loan default saying that Bangladesh's banking system is in total shock due to the high volume of de... Read More


BGB destroys seized drugs worth nearly Tk 11 crore in Dinajpur

Dhaka, June 25 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday destroyed a huge cache of seized narcotics worth over Tk 10.82 crore in Dinajpur ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illic... Read More


880 x-ray, ultrasound machines at upazila hospitals out of order: Health Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 25 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain on Thursday told Parliament that nearly 880 X-ray and ultrasound machines at upazila-level public hospitals across the country are... Read More


HC orders publication of 43rd BCS non-cadre merit list in 60 days

Dhaka, June 25 -- The High Court on Thursday directed the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) to publish the merit-based results of candidates seeking non-cadre appointments under the 43rd Bang... Read More


Case filed against college teacher over rape attempt in Sirajganj

Sirajganj, June 25 -- A case has been filed against a college teacher in Sirajganj over the alleged attempted rape of a ninth-grade schoolgirl from the Mahato community in Raiganj upazila, police said... Read More


2 madrasa students drown in Jamuna River

Sirajganj, June 25 -- Two madrasa students drowned in the Jamuna River while attempting to swim in Kazipur upazila of Sirajganj on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Ariful Islam, 11, son of A... Read More


Mother, three daughters hacked dead in Lakshmipur attack; assailant beaten to death

Lakshmipur, June 25 -- A woman and her three daughters were hacked to death in an attack by a young man in Raipur municipality of Lakshmipur district on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Shah... Read More


No new project in health sector for now: Health Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, June 25 -- Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Wednesday said the government currently has no new project or plan to improve services at grassroots healthcare facilities. "E... Read More


River police in nationwide drives arrested 188 in 7 days

, June 25 -- River Police arrested 188 people during week-long drives conducted across the country to protect fisheries resources and ensure security on waterways. During the drives, river police als... Read More


Security of UN, foreign organisation employees a top priority: IGP

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladesh Police is giving the highest priority to ensuring the security of officials and employees of the United Nations and other foreign organisations operating in the country, I... Read More