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Number of voters in Bangladesh reaches 12.83 crore

, May 14 -- The number of voters in Bangladesh has now reached 12.83 crore, over six lakh higher than the electorate recorded during the February-12 general election. The total number of voters is 12... Read More


DNCC launches training for imams, meat processors ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 14 -- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched a special training programme for imams and meat processors ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, focusing on proper animal slaughter, meat processing,... Read More


Southern Ocean is 'sweating' more as climate change drives heavier rainfall

, May 14 -- The Southern Ocean is getting wetter as climate change intensifies, with scientists saying storms are now delivering heavier rainfall, a shift that could have global climate impacts. A ne... Read More


20 trafficked Bangladeshi children return from India

Benapole, May 14 -- Twenty Bangladeshi children who were trafficked to India and later completed prison terms for illegal entry have returned home through the Benapole checkpost under special travel p... Read More


Shapla Chattar massacre: Dipu Moni, Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa shown arrested

Dhaka, May 14 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday ordered that former minister Dr Dipu Moni, and journalists Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa be shown arrested in a case filed over th... Read More


Seba Prokashani suspends operations

Dhaka, May 14 -- Renowned Bangladeshi publishing house Seba Prokashani has announced the temporary suspension of all its operations following allegations of internal irregularities and financial incon... Read More


Meera Vasudevan: 'I wasted 17 years on three stupid marriages'

Dhaka, May 14 -- Malayalam actor Meera Vasudevan, now 44, says she regrets spending 17 years of her life in three failed marriages, which she believes limited her professional growth. Meera, who firs... Read More


Bangladeshi killed in BSF firing in Lalmonirhat

, May 14 -- A Bangladeshi national was killed after being shot by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at the Amjhol border in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat early Thursday. The deceased was ide... Read More


PM chairs ECNEC meeting at secretariat

Dhaka, May 13 -- A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is underway with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began on Wednesday morning at t... Read More


BNNRC organises two-day 'School of TFGBV' training programme

Dhaka, May 13 -- The Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) organised a two-day specialised training programme titled "School of TFGBV: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violenc... Read More