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32 officials involved in 'controversial' 2018 election sent into compulsory retirement

Dhaka, July 27 -- The government has sent 32 officials, including former deputy commissioners (DCs) who served as returning officers during the controversial 2018 parliamentary elections held during t... Read More


32 ex-DCs linked to 'controversial' 2018 polls sent into compulsory retirement

Dhaka, July 27 -- The government has sent 32 former deputy commissioners (DCs) who served as returning officers during the controversial 2018 parliamentary elections during the Awami League retime, in... Read More


Probe underway into suspected poisoning of water supply at Jungle Salimpur police outpost

Chattogram, July 27 -- Police have launched an investigation after the water supply at the Alinagar Police Outpost in Chattogram's Jungle Salimpur was suspected to have been contaminated with poison o... Read More


Booth rental fees to be waived for SME participation in int'l fairs: Minister

Dhaka, July 27 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday announced that booth rental fees will be waived for small entrepreneurs participating in international trade fairs to help boost ... Read More


Food security must go hand in hand with climate resilience: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, July 27 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday said food security must go hand in hand with eco-friendly agriculture and climate resilience. She made the remarks whe... Read More


Prof Sohel Rana made JU treasurer

Dhaka, July 27 -- The government has appointed Prof Dr Md Sohel Rana of the Department of Pharmacy at Jahangirnagar University (JU) as the university's new treasurer. The Ministry of Education announ... Read More


JCD leaders to visit graves of July martyrs, meet families Tuesday, Wednesday

Dhaka, July 27 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders across the country will visit the graves of those killed in the July 2024 mass uprising, meet their family members and hand over gifts on Tuesd... Read More


Fosun Health launches world's first approved solid tumor CAR-T therapy

Dhaka, July 27 -- Fosun Hospital Guangzhou, a member of Fosun Health, has completed the cell collection procedure for the first gastric cancer patient receiving treatment with Kailimei(R) (Satricabtag... Read More


'Poor enforcement leaves Bangladesh's e-waste crisis worsening despite legal framework'

Dhaka, July 27 -- Weak enforcement of existing regulations, the absence of an effective collection system and poor coordination among stakeholders are preventing Bangladesh from tackling its rapidly g... Read More


Ghana eye historic first Women's AFCON title in Morocco

ACCRA, July 27 -- Ghana will aim to win its first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title when the 2026 tournament begins in Morocco on Saturday. The Black Queens finished third at the previous edition, ... Read More