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India bans jute goods import from Bangladesh via land routes

, Aug. 12 -- India has imposed a ban on the import of specific jute products and ropes from Bangladesh through all land ports, effective immediately. According to a notification issued by the Directo... Read More


Prof Yunus urges Malaysia to keep doors open for Bangladeshi workers

Putrajaya (Malaysia), Aug. 12 -- Expressing the hope to boost financial and investment ties between Bangladesh and Malaysia, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged Malaysia to keep it... Read More


Distribution of Ducsu nomination papers begins

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The distribution of nomination papers for the elections to Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) and hall unions began on Tuesday amid a festive mood. University official... Read More


Anwar Ibrahim hosts luncheon in honour of Prof Yunus

Putrajaya, Malaysia, Aug. 12 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday hosted an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex, Putrajaya in honour of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and ... Read More


Greater funding, public-private partnerships to expand mental health services

, Aug. 11 -- Experts on Monday suggested increases in allocation for mental health services, integrating the services into general health services through greater co-operation among stakeholders to ex... Read More


NCP leaders meet US Charge d'Affaires Jacobson

, Aug. 11 -- A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) held a meeting with US Charge d'Affaires Tracey Ann Jacobson on Monday afternoon at the Chief of Mission Residence in the capital. The NC... Read More


ACC officials must question their own integrity first: Chairman

, Aug. 11 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen has called on ACC officials to first examine their own integrity before tackling corruption elsewhere. "Those working in the ... Read More


Bangladeshi children aren't eating vegetables - and how it's fueling a health crisis

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Despite growing awareness of healthy eating, vegetable consumption among children in Bangladesh remains alarmingly low, posing serious threats to child nutrition and long-term health... Read More


'Weapons' opens strong, topping Box Office with $42.5M

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Zach Cregger's horror film Weapons dominated the weekend box office, opening with $42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters and $70 million internationally. The debut marks Warn... Read More


Indonesia, Peru leaders meet to boost trade, sign CEPA deal

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Peruvian President Dina Boluarte in Jakarta on Monday to advance economic ties, with both nations seeking new markets amid rising trade barr... Read More