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'Van stolen' after driver has epileptic fit in Jhenaidah

, May 18 -- In an incident manifesting cruelty, miscreants allegedly stole a van after its driver had an epileptic fit in Jhenaidah on Monday morning. The victim was identified as Kalam Sardar, 40, w... Read More


Bangladesh economy under stress, World Bank flags growth slide

, May 18 -- Bangladesh's economy is heading into deeper trouble, with GDP growth projected to slow further to 3.9 percent in fiscal year 2025-26, marking three consecutive years of deceleration, as th... Read More


Get ready to play effective role in JS: PM to BNP women MPs

Dhaka, May 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the BNP's Members of Parliament (MPs) from women's reserved seats to prepare themselves to play an effective role in the Jatiya Sangsa... Read More


Bangladesh to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on May 28

, May 18 -- The crescent moon of the Islamic month of Zilhajj was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Monday, confirming that the country will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on May 28. The National Moon Sighting Com... Read More


BRAC targets one million jobs in five years, unveils annual report in Chattogram

Dhaka, May 18 -- BRAC on Monday said it aims to create employment opportunities for one million people across Bangladesh over the next five years, with a focus on inclusive development centred on wome... Read More


2 cousins killed in clash over land dispute in Bogura

Bogura, May 18 -- Two cousins were killed in a clash over land dispute at Laxmipur village in Shibganj upazila of Bogura district on Monday. The deceased were identified as Yeasin Ali, 33, son of Jam... Read More


Fakhrul pushes long-term plan to end Dhaka waterlogging

Dhaka, May 18 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday directed the authorities concerned to take effective and long-term measures to res... Read More


Bangladesh, Brazil eye deeper economic ties

Dhaka, May 18 -- Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres on Monday called on Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and discussed ways to deepen economic ties, with a parti... Read More


Banks to remain closed for 7 consecutive days during Eid

Dhaka, May 18 -- Scheduled banks across the country will remain closed for seven consecutive days - from May 25 to May 31 - on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB). The cent... Read More


Govt to cut bank borrowing in FY27 to spur private credit, curb inflation

, May 18 -- The government is set to implement a strategic shift in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 by significantly reducing its reliance on internal debt, particularly from the banking s... Read More