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Ray Brooks, voice of 'Mr Benn', dies at 86

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- British actor Ray Brooks, best known for narrating the classic children's series 'Mr Benn' and for his roles in 'The Knack . and How to Get It', 'Big Deal' and 'Taxi!', passed away o... Read More


MoFA outlines steps to clear Italy visa backlog

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has outlined measures to address lengthy delays in processing pending visa applications for Italy. In a statement issued this week, the minist... Read More


Tarique Rahman urges youth to avoid revenge

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged the young generation to step forward with courage and integrity, steering clear of revenge and hostility, to unlock the nation's f... Read More


Home Ministry issues 7 directives to bolster security inside secretariat

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday issued seven strict directives aimed at enhancing security within the Bangladesh Secretariat, the nerve center of the country's administration... Read More


S Alam's corrupt footprints in 8 countries unveiled

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The vast corruption and money laundering linked S. Alam Group's Chairman Mohammed Saiful Alam and his family have been well-known in Bangladesh. The Chittagong-based conglomerate's ... Read More


Jamaat declares highest political income

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami, which regained its political party registration in 2024 after more than a decade, has declared the highest income and expenditure among all registered political ... Read More


ICT rejects Panna's appeal to defend Hasina

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has rejected lawyer ZI Khan Panna's request to represent deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in a crimes against humanity case. On Tuesday, lawyer... Read More


Decision to consult stakeholders considering impact

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The decision to consult stakeholders before finalizing amendments to the Tobacco Control Law is considered by sector insiders and analysts to be a highly timely and pragmatic step. T... Read More


Guardians demand compensation

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Grieving parents of students killed and injured in the Air Force jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara have demanded an inquiry, compensation, justice, and an end to co... Read More


Prof Yunus urges Malaysian conglomerates to invest in Bangladesh's potential sectors

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged Malaysia's leading conglomerates to invest in Bangladesh's affordable housing, ports, healthcare and education sectors. The... Read More