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Siblings drown in Habiganj pond

Habiganj, April 8 -- Two siblings drowned in a pond in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj on Wednesday afternoon. The victims, Sadia Akter, 6, and Jubayel Mia, 4, were children of Liton Mia of Maijer Moh... Read More


5 suspected measles patients die in 24 hours: DGHS

Dhaka, April 8 -- Five suspected measles patients died in the 24 hours till 8:00am on Wednesday, taking the death toll to 138 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).... Read More


From classroom to community, WildTeam's EarthScouts carrying the message of conservation forward

Dhaka, April 8 -- WildTeam organised the EarthScout School Campaign 2026 at Joymoni Madhyamik School in Bagerhat's Mongla on Wednesday as part of the initiative "Strengthening the Conservation of the ... Read More


DSEX jumps 161 points, extending rally for third straight session

, April 8 -- Stocks extended their gaining streak for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, with the benchmark index at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) posting a sharp rise. The DSEX, the prime ... Read More


Worker dies, another injured in crane accident at Benapole Port

Benapole, April 8 -- A worker was killed and another seriously injured after a crane cable snapped while loading iron sheets at Benapole land port on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Sha... Read More


Malta Consul, EU envoy hold talks on cooperation, Europe Day plans

, April 8 -- The Honorary Consul of Malta in Dhaka, Shoeb Chowdhury, held a courtesy meeting with the Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Wednesday.... Read More


Sherpur-3 election, Bogura-6 by-polls Thursday

, April 8 -- 3 and by-election to Bogura-6 are set to be held on Thursday as the Election Commission (EC) has completed all necessary preparations to hold voting in a free and fair manner. EC Senior ... Read More


Human trafficking remains serious challenge, requires sustained efforts: KOICA

Dhaka, April 8 -- Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Country Director Jihoon Kim on Wednesday said human trafficking remains a serious challenge that requires coordinated and sustained eff... Read More


MP demands 'Child FF' recognition for PM Tarique Rahman

, April 8 -- A treasury bench MP on Wednesday demanded official recognition of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a child freedom fighter, while also calling for similar honours for late BNP Chairperson... Read More


Two-day 'Korean Story Festival' begins in city Apr 17

, April 8 -- day South Korean film festival titled 'Korean Story Festival 2026' will be held at the Bangladesh National Museum on April 17-18, celebrating the richness and diversity of Korean movie. ... Read More