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Mirza Abbas hospitalised

Dhaka, March 12 -- Mirza Abbas, political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was admitted to Evercare Hospital in the capital on Wednesday evening. Mirza Abbas fell unconscious while drinking ... Read More


Unseasonal storm damages over 50 homes, shops in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat, March 12 -- An early morning storm damaged more than 50 houses and shops in Lalmonirhat on Thursday, leaving several families in distress and disrupting electricity in parts of the area. ... Read More


President's Speech at JS: Firm action needed against corruption to strengthen governance

Dhaka, March 12 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday emphasised the need for firm control of corruption and improvement of law and order to successfully implement the government's reform agen... Read More


Dhaka's rail link with northern, southern parts resumes after 6 hrs

, March 12 -- Train services between Dhaka and the northern and southern parts of the country resumed on Thursday after six hours of suspension following the derailment of a freight train at Lahirimoh... Read More


President's Speech at JS: Govt committed to democracy, corruption control and economic transformation

Dhaka, March 12 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday said sustainable development cannot be achieved without the political and economic empowerment of people and reaffirmed the government's c... Read More


Beneficiaries being undercut as irregularities surface in VGF rice distribution in Narsingdi

Narsingdi, March 12 -- Irregularities have been reported in the distribution of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme in Narsingdi Municipality, with beneficiaries allegedly receivin... Read More


Shipping Ministry to run special launch services from Mar 17 for Eid

Dhaka, March 12 -- The Ministry of Shipping has introduced a special passenger service on waterways ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure safe, smooth and comfortable travel for homebound passengers. Under ... Read More


133 ordinances of interim government placed in parliament

Dhaka, March 12 -- Some 133 Ordinances which were promulgated during the Professor Muahmmad Yunus- led interim government was placed in Parliament on Thursday. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs ... Read More


Inclusion of Bangladesh in US trade probe 'uncomfortable', but not a major challenge: BGMEA President

, March 12 -- Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), on Thursday termed the inclusion of Bangladesh in a US investigation into overcapa... Read More


Truck carrying oil recovered from river in Paturia, Manikganj

, March 12 -- Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) on Thursday completed the recovery of an oil-laden truck that had fallen into the river at Paturia Ghat in Manikganj. Azgar Ali, Depu... Read More