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Buddhists highest religious leader Dr Jnanasree Mahathero passes away

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Highest religious leader of Bangladeshi Buddhists and Ekushey Award winner, the Supreme Patriarch of Sangha Council of Bangladesh (monastic order) Aggamahapandita Dr Jnanasree Mahath... Read More


Dengue: 3 more die, 833 hospitalised in 24 hours

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The dengue situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate, with three more deaths and 833 new hospitalisations reported across the country in the 24 hours till Thursday morning. A... Read More


Tribunal to set date of verdict against Hasina in crimes against humanity case

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The International Crimes Tribunal is to set a date for the verdict in a crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina over the suppression of the July Upri... Read More


Pro- and anti-lockdown processions held in Gazipur

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Supporters and opponents of the Awami League-called 'lockdown' staged separate demonstrations in Gazipur on Thursday morning, though daily life remained largely normal despite reduce... Read More


Traders warn of Ramadan price surge amid extortion, supply strain

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Traders have cautioned that prices of essential commodities could soar ahead of Ramadan if extortion, corporate manipulation, and disruptions in the supply chain are not urgently add... Read More


HC seeks explanation over legality of revised margin rules

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- The High Court (HC) has asked the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to explain why three sections of the revised margin rules should not be declared 'unconstitutio... Read More


Walton profit soars 48pc in Q1 on higher sales, lower finance costs

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Walton Hi-Tech Industries secured a remarkable 48 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 2.21 billion in the first quarter of FY26, driven by higher sales and lower finance cos... Read More


Shipping Corp's profit up 23pc on vessel sale, higher freight rates

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Bangladesh Shipping Corporation's annual profit jumped 22.8 per cent year-on-year in FY25 to Tk 3.07 billion, driven by a one-off income from selling two vessels and higher freight r... Read More


Dismembered body found in plastic drum near National Eidgah in Dhaka

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Police have recovered a dismembered body from the footpath adjacent to the National Eidgah ground in the capital on Thursday afternoon. Shahbagh Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC... Read More


Efforts to transform child nutrition, maternal health services

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- As Bangladesh's economy continues to grow, certain public health challenges persist -- particularly in child health, nutrition, maternal health, and adolescent well-being. To ensure ... Read More