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Last rites of Asha Bhosle at 4 pm with full state honours

Dhaka, April 13 -- The legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle will be cremated at 4 pm with full state honours at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. Several political leaders and Bollywood celebrities rushed to pay ... Read More


Small grassroots initiatives can build a self-reliant Bangladesh: Minister for Women and Children Affairs

Dhaka, April 13 -- Minister for Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Monday said that small-scale efforts by grassroots entrepreneurs can place Bangladesh's econo... Read More


Youth Conclave 2026 Pushes for Meaningful Youth Engagement, Six Organisations Win Youth Equality Award

Dhaka, April 13 -- For years, youth in Bangladesh have been calling for more meaningful roles in decision-making rather than just being consulted. The Youth Conclave 2026, held at the Bangladesh Milit... Read More


'Bank Resolution Act' facilitates corruption and moves to rehabilitate bank looters: TIB

Dhaka, April 13 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday expressed grave concern over the 'Bank Resolution Act, 2026,' claiming that new provisions will facilitate corruption and allow... Read More


Housewife gang raped in Bhola: Prime accused held

Bhola, April 13 -- A housewife has reportedly been gang raped by four people in Manpura upazila of Bhola district on Sunday. The crime incident came to light on Sunday as the rape survivor filed a ca... Read More


Development can only be sustainable if it's inclusive: France

Dhaka, April 13 -- Marc Sere-Charlet on Monday said aspirations for 'non-discrimination' and for an 'inclusive' Bangladesh continue to shape the current political landscape and civil society. "France... Read More


Trump has limited leverage in Strait of Hormuz: Expert

, April 13 -- Andreas Krieg, a senior lecturer in security studies at Kings College London, said Sunday that Trump's plan to use the U.S. Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic. "We should... Read More


DSEX drops 7.53% in March amid global sell-off

Dhaka, April 13 -- Bangladesh's stock market saw a sharp decline in March 2026, with the benchmark DSEX index falling 7.53% to 5,178.31, down from 5,600.27 in February. The drop, equivalent to about ... Read More


Petition seeks probe into alleged graft in vaccine procurement

Dhaka, April 13 -- A petition has been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), seeking an inquiry into alleged embezzlement, irregularities, and corruption in the procurement of vaccines an... Read More


Nation set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh Tuesday

Dhaka, April 13 -- The nation is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1433, on Tuesday with vibrant festivities and traditional enthusiasm across the country. Different... Read More