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Missing 6-year-old child's body found inside jute sack in Brahmanbaria

Brahmanbaria, April 17 -- year-old girl was recovered from a sack in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila on Friday, two days after she went missing, police said. The body was found around noon from an open ar... Read More


Hormuz transits require IRGC permission, Trump claims Iran won't close strait again

, April 17 -- Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will require permission from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a senior Iranian military official said on state television. Howeve... Read More


Two workers die from toxic gas in Narayanganj water tank

Narayanganj, April 17 -- Two construction workers died on Friday after reportedly inhaling toxic gas inside a water tank of an under-construction building in Fatullah upazila of Narayanganj. The inci... Read More


Trump says US will get Iran's enriched uranium

, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump said Washington will obtain all of Iran's enriched uranium as part of an anticipated agreement, while maintaining that no financial exchange would be involved. ... Read More


Kiwis read conditions better, cruise to 26-run victory over Bangladesh in first ODI

Dhaka, April 17 -- Fast bowlers Blair Tickner and Nathan Smith orchestrated a late batting collapse to lead New Zealand to a 26-run victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI on Friday at the Sher-e-Ban... Read More


Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels

, April 17 -- Iran and the United States on Friday said the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened and is fully operational for commercial shipping after nearly seven weeks of disruption that had affected... Read More


Sylhet BNP holds doa mahfil for Ilias Ali, victim of enforced disappearance

, April 17 -- Sylhet district BNP on Friday organised a doa mahfil seeking the recovery and safe return of disappeared BNP leader and former lawmaker M Ilias Ali. The programme was held at Hazrat Sha... Read More


WHO, UNICEF urge Bangladesh to retain e-cigarette ban

Dhaka, April 17 -- The World Health Organization and UNICEF have expressed deep concern over reports that Bangladesh may withdraw its ban on e-cigarettes, warning that such a move could harm public he... Read More


House being built for Golapi Begum of Shahbagh on PM's directive

, April 17 -- A new house is being constructed for Golapi Begum, a homeless woman who had been living on the footpath in Shahbagh, following a directive from Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique... Read More


Awami League activists stage sudden protest in Barishal

Barishal, April 17 -- Activists of the Awami League, whose party-related activities are banned, staged a sudden procession in the heart of Barishal city on Friday afternoon, demanding the lifting of t... Read More