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After years of neglect, rescued elephant Badsha Bahadur gets a second chance

Dhaka, July 23 -- Under the close supervision of veterinarians at the Bangladesh National Zoo, Badsha Bahadur, an Asian elephant believed to be over 50 years old, is fighting for a new lease on life. ... Read More


Indian legend Naseeruddin Shah questions Bollywood's silence on student protests

, July 23 -- Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has questioned why many of Bollywood's biggest names have remained silent on the student protests over education reforms, saying some people speak up... Read More


Jashore man stabbed to death

Jashore, July 23 -- A man who was stabbed allegedly by his rivals in Jashore city died early Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Jitu, 35, son of Sirajul Islam and a resident of Mollapara in Ba... Read More


PM invites global investors to partner in Bangladesh's economic transformation

, July 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called upon global investors to become long-term partners in Bangladesh's economic transformation, saying his government is committed to building... Read More


NASA to test SpaceX, Blue Origin Moon landers ahead of planned 2028 lunar landing

, July 23 -- NASA is preparing for its next astronaut mission to the Moon by planning a major orbital rehearsal in 2027, when it will test commercial lunar landers built by SpaceX and Blue Origin befo... Read More


PM joins FICCI FDI Conference amid efforts to improve investment climate

Dhaka, July 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday joined the FICCI FDI Conference 2026, underscoring the government's efforts to attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI) to create job... Read More


Bangladesh, India FMs exchange greetings on sidelines of ASEAN Regional Forum

Dhaka, July 23 -- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday met Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and exchanged pleasantries on the margin of ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Minister... Read More


Millions sign up for Trump Accounts, but some parents still waiting for baby's $1,000

, July 23 -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted the success of the new Trump Accounts programme, saying more than 7 million accounts have already been opened for children and describing i... Read More


Building tomorrow's workforce: Govt plans major science, STEM expansion

Dhaka, July 23 -- The government has outlined an ambitious plan to strengthen science, technology and research as part of its strategy to develop a technology-driven skilled workforce capable of meeti... Read More


Sarjis says if referendum is illegal, home minister and BNP govt are also illegitimate

Lalmonirhat, July 22 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organiser (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam on Wednesday said if the referendum is illegal, then Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and the BNP gover... Read More