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CA Yunus now a voter from Gulshan after changing address from Mirpur

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has transferred his voter registration from the Grameen Bank Complex in Mirpur to his residence in Gulshan-2, updating the address on his National ID car... Read More


UNICEF director held meeting with ICC Bangladesh President, members

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- UNICEF and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Bangladesh, The world business organisation convened a focused dialogue at the ICC Bangladesh Secretariat to explore new avenues ... Read More


ACC sues Hasina over irregularities in Gomti Bridge toll contract

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 16 others, accusing them of causing a financial loss of Tk 3.09 billion to the g... Read More


Shahidul Alam describes mental torture during detention by Israeli forces

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Photographer and Drik Managing Director Shahidul Alam has recounted harrowing experiences of mental abuse while detained by Israeli forces, saying detainees were subjected to intimid... Read More


Bangladesh can become a global hub for eye health research: Prof Nathan Congdon

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Bangladesh has the potential to emerge as a global leader in eye health research, combining its strong public health network with innovative partnerships that link poverty alleviatio... Read More


Duelling protests sparked by July fighter's 'harassment' paralyses Dhaka-Mymensingh traffic

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Road communication between Dhaka and Mymensingh has been disrupted following duelling protests by students and transport workers after a gazetted July fighter was allegedly harassed ... Read More


Prisoner dies at DMCH

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- An inmate of Dhaka Central Jail died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Miaz Uddin, 60, son of Binod Ali, reports UNB. Inspector M... Read More


Security the biggest challenge in upcoming polls: CEC

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has highlighted security as the "biggest challenge" in organising Bangladesh's upcoming 13th parliamentary election as the Election ... Read More


LPG cylinder prices should be below Tk 1,000, says energy adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan has stressed the need to bring down the price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder below Tk 1,000, urging the private sector to boost eff... Read More


Man killed as bus hits covered van on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway

Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A man was killed and 10 others injured when a passenger bus collided with a covered van on the expressway in Shibchar upazila of Madaripur district on Saturday. The deceased was ide... Read More