Dhaka, May 19 -- Bangladesh can boost its jute sector export earnings from the current $1 billion to up to $7 billion, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said. He was speaking at... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- The government has released a new Tk 5 currency note featuring images of the "historical and archaeological architecture of Bangladesh". The note, carrying the signature of Finance S... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has ordered all private healthcare facilities to set up separate wards for measles patients, amid complaints of some turning them awa... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- All public healthcare facilities in Bangladesh have been told to ensure proper measles treatment under new directives that include mandatory twice-daily doctor rounds. On Tuesday, th... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- Three more children with symptoms consistent with measles have died in the Sylhet Division over the last 24-hour period. They died while undergoing treatment at two separate hospital... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- A girl from Dhaka's Pallabi has allegedly been killed by her next-door neighbour. The victim was identified as Lamisa, a seven-year-old. The suspect has been identified as Sohel, 32... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- The government has announced plans to initiate local government elections across five phases, starting from September or October this year. State Minister for Local Government Mir Sh... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- The High Court has questioned the legality of allocating roads and footpaths to hawkers, asking why such a move should not be declared unconstitutional. A bench of Justice Bhishmadev... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- Teesta Mega Project will be presented in a revised form by incorporating some modifications along with options for water conservation, Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Ra... Read More
Dhaka, May 19 -- A BNP activist has been hacked to death in the Morelganj Upazila of Bagerhat. His attackers severed his right hand and took it with them. The incident took place on Monday night in B... Read More