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India should stop unlawfully expelling Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh: HRW

Dhaka, June 17 -- Urging India to stop brutal expulsions, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday said both Bangladesh and Indian governments should ensure that border management never again comes a... Read More


Purchase body clears proposals for Tk 704.7 cr fertiliser, sulphur imports

, June 17 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Wednesday approved procurement proposals worth more than Tk 704.7 crore including the import of urea fertiliser and sulphur for the country... Read More


Zampa and debutant Davies share six as Australia bowl out Bangladesh for 131

, June 17 -- A disciplined Australian bowling performance, led by Adam Zampa and debutant Joel Davies, bundled Bangladesh out for a modest 131 in 19 overs in the first T20I at Chattogram on Wednesday.... Read More


Ayat murder in Chattogram: Prime accused Abir sentenced to death

, June 17 -- A Chattogram court on Wednesday sentenced prime accused Abir Ali to death for killing five-year-old girl Alina Islam Ayat four years back. Judge of Chattogram Additional Metropolitan Ses... Read More


Youth facing six cases hacked dead in Jashore

, June 17 -- A young man, who was accused in six cases, was hacked to death by miscreants at Dhalirgati village in Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore district early Wednesday. The deceased was identified ... Read More


Cabinet body okays contract extension for online BRTA tax collection

, June 17 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Wednesday approved a proposal to extend the existing contract for the online collection of motor vehicle (MV) taxes and fees for the Bangla... Read More


Korea keen to invest in Bangladesh's electronics manufacturing and technology sectors

, June 17 -- Appreciating Bangladesh's rapid economic growth and investment-friendly environment, South Korean Ambassador Kim Ji-joon on Wednesday expressed his country's interest in investing in Bang... Read More


Measles outbreak : Death toll reaches 661

, June 17 -- Four more children have died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday, raising Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 66... Read More


Proposed budget to make tobacco products more affordable: Speakers

Dhaka, June 17 -- The tax and price structure imposed on tobacco and tobacco products in the proposed national budget for FY 2026-27 is insufficient to achieve the objectives of public health protecti... Read More


Cabinet Committee clears fertiliser import from Russia, China-backed CEIZ deals

, June 17 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved three separate proposals including the import of urea fertiliser from Russia under the direct procurement method and agreem... Read More