Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Nine Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia so far

Dhaka, May 5 -- A total of nine Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia so far, says the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Of the deceased, eight were men and one was woman, according to a b... Read More


East-West Elevated Expressway to transform capital's traffic landscape: Shaikh Rabiul

Dhaka, May 5 -- West Elevated Expressway will fundamentally transform the transportation network across the capital and its surrounding districts, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Ala... Read More


SelectUSA Summit: Bangladesh delegation accorded reception in Washington

Dhaka, May 5 -- Bangladesh Business Council on Monday hosted a reception in honour of the visiting Bangladesh business delegation in Washington on the sidelines of the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026... Read More


Dhaka Stream journalist alleges abduction attempt in Moghbazar on way home from office

Dhaka, May 5 -- A journalist at new media outlet Dhaka Stream has alleged that he was the target of an attempted abduction at the Moghbazar intersection in the capital on Monday night. The victim, At... Read More


Khagrachhari's women entrepreneurs making strides, eye bigger role in economy

Khagrachari, May 5 -- Breaking away from traditional career expectations, an increasing number of women in Khagrachhari are choosing entrepreneurship over conventional jobs, emerging as successful bus... Read More


Trade facilitation, fair trade practices discussed as visiting US trade delegation calls on foreign minister

Dhaka, May 5 -- Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday morning. During the meeting, both sides discussed mutual trade f... Read More


Bangladesh Bank raises car loan ceiling to Tk 80 lakh for electric, hybrid vehicles

Dhaka, May 5 -- In a major move to promote eco-friendly transportation, Bangladesh Bank has doubled the personal loan ceiling and significantly increased the limit for car loans, specifically targetin... Read More


3 members of RAB injured in attack during anti-drug drive in Narayanganj

Narayanganj, May 5 -- Three Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members were injured after being attacked with sharp weapons in broad daylight during an anti-drug drive in Narayanganj on Tuesday. The incide... Read More


Residents suffer as carpeting work on Chandpur road stalled for 18 months

Chandpur, May 5 -- Carpeting work on nearly five kilometres of the Laokora Muktijoddha Road in Hajiganj upazila of Chandpur has remained stalled for around 18 months due to alleged negligence by the c... Read More


West Bengal polls: Suvendu defeats Mamata in Bhabanipur

Dhaka, May 5 -- West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee suffered a high-profile defeat in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, losing to Suvendu Adhikari of the Bhar... Read More