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Books are powerful tools bridging past and future: Food Minister

, Sept. 7 -- Stressing the profound impact of reading, Food Minister Afroza Khanam on Monday said books are not merely objects to be read, but powerful tools that bridge the past, present, and future.... Read More


After benefiting from nature for so many years, we have a responsibility to give something back: Dr Wu

, Sept. 7 -- Reminding everyone of their responsibility towards nature, Chairman and CEO of Surfin Meta Digital Technology (SMDT) Pte Ltd Dr Yanan Wu on Monday said economic and technological progress... Read More


Dengue: 4 die, 1,314 hospitalised in 24 hours

, Sept. 7 -- Four people died of dengue and 1,314 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen... Read More


Saifur Rahman's death should be investigated for possible conspiracy: Rizvi

, Sept. 7 -- BNP acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said the circumstances surrounding the death of former Finance Minister M Saifur Rahman should be investigated to determine whethe... Read More


Companies Act to be updated in line with global best practices: Muktadir

, Sept. 7 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the Companies Act 1994 needs to be amended and updated in line with the changing times, as the legal framework has seen only mino... Read More


Skeleton of missing youth recovered after 25 days; 3 held

, Sept. 7 -- Police have recovered the skeletal remains, pants and a shirt believed to be those of a 20-year-old youth who went missing 25 days ago in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh. The deceased was ... Read More


Measles: Death toll hits 997

, Sept. 7 -- Three children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, taking the country's combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 997 this y... Read More


Contraceptive supply to normalise within 2-3 months: Minister

, Sept. 7 -- The government expects the supply situation of contraceptives and essential medicines for the family planning programme to return to normal within the next two to three months, Health and... Read More


554 archaeological sites in govt list: Nitai Roy

, Sept. 7 -- Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on Monday told Parliament that the government has published a list of 554 gazetted immovable archaeological sites and is taking up a project ... Read More


Only 30,311 doctors serving in govt hospitals against 88,909 needed: Health Minister

, Sept. 7 -- Only 30,311 doctors are currently working in government hospitals across Bangladesh, while the country needs around 88,909 physicians to meet the minimum doctor-population ratio in line w... Read More