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Suvendu announces CAA implementation in West Bengal, illegals to be handed over to BSF

Dhaka, May 21 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the commencement of the process to implement the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 in India's West Bengal immediately ... Read More


Only BNP panel casting ballots in Chittagong Bar polls amid Jamaat boycott

Dhaka, May 21 -- Only pro-BNP lawyers are casting their ballots in the executive committee elections of the local bar association following a total boycott by the pro-Jamaat panel. Voting began at 9a... Read More


Senior student arrested for 'rape' after madrasa student dies by 'suicide'

Dhaka, May 21 -- A senior student at a madrasa in Dhaka's Rampura has been arrested over allegations of rape and instigation to suicide after the death of a child. The arrestee has been identified as... Read More


West Bengal makes Vande Mataram recital compulsory in all madrasas

Dhaka, May 21 -- The West Bengal government has made the recital of Vande Mataram mandatory in all madrasas across the state during morning assemblies, NDTV reports. The order, issued by the Director... Read More


Man to die for wife's murder in Ashulia

Dhaka, May 21 -- A Dhaka court has sentenced a man to death for the killing his wife in Ashulia's Jirabo a decade ago. Rezaul Karim Madbar was convicted in a verdict declared by Dhaka Additional Sess... Read More


8-month-old with measles symptoms dies in Cumilla

Dhaka, May 21 -- Another eight-month-old child with measles symptoms has died in Cumilla. Dr Piyas Ahmed, medical officer of the District Civil Surgeon's Office, said the child died at the "Measles I... Read More


Uttara University hosts HR Summit on World Human Resource Day

Dhaka, May 21 -- Uttara University has marked World Human Resource Day 2026 by organising the UU HR Summit 2026. The event took place on Thursday, bringing together corporate leaders and HR professio... Read More


Heatwave in 11 districts to persist 'for a couple of days'

Dhaka, May 21 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) says that 11 districts across the country - including Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Khulna - are experiencing a mild heatwave. Pabna, Sirajganj,... Read More


NBR requires Tk 1.76tn in May-June to hit interim government's revised revenue target

Dhaka, May 20 -- The National Revenue Board (NBR) faces an uphill battle to meet the revenue collection target set by the interim government for the current 2025-26 fiscal year, requiring a staggering... Read More


Bangladesh heads for record remittance inflow as Eid transfers surge

Dhaka, May 20 -- A dramatic surge in remittances ahead of Eid-ul-Azha is pushing Bangladesh towards what could become the highest monthly foreign currency inflow in the country's history. On Wednesda... Read More