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Experts call for higher health budget allocation to control hypertension

Dhaka, May 13 -- Sustainable financing and a strong primary healthcare system are crucial to address the growing number of hypertension patients in the country, health experts and officials said at a ... Read More


Islami Bank Central Laboratory organizes seminar on measles prevention and awareness

Dhaka, May 13 -- A seminar on measles treatment, prevention and awareness was organized by Islami Bank Central Laboratory on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Nayapaltan of the Capital. Professor Dr. M. Masu... Read More


Ex-chief justice Khairul Haque gets bail in 2 more cases, 'no obstacle to release'

Dhaka, May 12 -- The High Court has granted bail to former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in two murder cases filed with Jatrabari Police Station and Adabor Police Station. On Tuesday, a bench compr... Read More


Zihad Hossain Rafi: A 22-Year-Old Prodigy Redefining Cybersecurity in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 12 -- In an era increasingly defined by escalating cybercrime and complex online security risks, Bangladesh is navigating new challenges within its digital landscape. Amidst this critical b... Read More


PM urges universities to prioritise research, innovation

Dhaka, May 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on universities to focus not only on pedagogical education, but also on research and innovation. "The University Grants Commission has organi... Read More


Two teens found dead in Narayanganj DND Lake

Dhaka, May 12 -- Police have recovered the bodies of two teenagers who went missing while bathing in the DND Lake in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj. The bodies were recovered around 6:00 am on Tuesday, Si... Read More


Another child dies with measles symptoms in Mymensingh

Dhaka, May 12 -- Another child with symptoms consistent with measles has died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH). A total of 29 children suffering from measles or with measles-like symptom... Read More


Youth found dead in pond in Netrakona

Dhaka, May 12 -- Police recovered the body of a man from a pond in Atpara upazila of Netrakona on Monday, a day after he went missing. The deceased was identified as Ontor Mia, 25, son of Kuddus Mia ... Read More


Nearly 26m availed services, support from BRAC in 2025

Dhaka, May 12 -- Nearly 26 million people in the country have availed various services and support initiatives from BRAC in 2025, which is equivalent to one in every seven people in Bangladesh. Suppo... Read More


Govt allocates Tk 26.3m for rawhide preservation

Dhaka, May 12 -- The government has allocated Tk 26.3 million for 64 districts to support proper preservation and management of sacrificial rawhides during Eid-ul-Azha. The Ministry of Commerce issued... Read More