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10 injured in clashes over health reform movement in Barishal

Barishal, Aug. 11 -- At least 10 people were injured, including key protest leader Mohiuddin Roni, in a violent clash between two factions involved in the ongoing movement demanding reforms in the hea... Read More


Govt approves 234 more agencies for 2026 Hajj operations

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- The government has approved 234 more Hajj agencies to participate in the second phase of the 2026 Hajj operations. The Ministry of Religious Affairs published a list of these initia... Read More


Journalist injured in attack over previous enmity in Kushtia

Kushtia, Aug. 11 -- A journalist of a local newspaper was seriously injured in an attack allegedly over a previous enmity in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia district early Monday. The injured is Firoz Ahme... Read More


Low pressure area likely to form over Bay on Aug 13: BMD

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- A low pressure area is likely to form over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining area around on august 13, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) updates on Monday m... Read More


Oman introduces 1-3 year residence cards for expats, extends Omani ID validity to 10 yrs

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has unveiled significant updates to the validity periods and fee structures for expatriate residence cards and Omani personal identity cards. These chang... Read More


9 former OCs now sent into retirement under Section 45

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- The government has sent nine unarmed police inspectors, who had served as officers-in-charge (OC) of various police stations during the tenure of the previous government, into forced... Read More


JUCSU elections: Non-students ordered to leave halls by August 16

Bangladesh, Aug. 11 -- anticipated Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) elections, the university administration has directed all non-students to vacate residential halls by August... Read More


Treatment for intellectually disabled patients available in China

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Medical treatment for persons with intellectual disabilities is available at hospitals in China, said Shen Ling, Vice President of Kunming Tongren Hospital. She said Kunming Tongren... Read More


101st birth anniversary of legendary artist SM Sultan being celebrated

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Today (August 10) marks the 101st birth anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi artist SM Sultan, born on August 10, 1924 in Machimdia village of Narail, Bangladesh. The birth centenar... Read More


'Zero tax returns' illegal, may invite imprisonment: NBR

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday warned that filing so-called 'zero tax returns' is illegal under the Income Tax Act 2023 and may result in imprisonment for up to five y... Read More