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Man 'kills self' at Mohammadpur

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A man allegedly took his own life at his residence in Mohammadpur area of Dhaka early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Swapan Mia, 25, son of Bazlu Mia of Lalmohon upazila of ... Read More


Smoke still billowing from cargo village at Shahjalal Airport 23 hours after fire

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Nearly 23 hours after a devastating fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, firefighters are still struggling to fully extinguish the flames. ... Read More


17 shops gutted in Faridpur fire

Faridpur, Oct. 19 -- At least 17 shops were burnt in a fire at Kadirdi Bazar in Boalmari upazila of Faridpur Saturday night. According to locals and fire service officials, the fire erupted around 10... Read More


Late winner saves Barca, but Flick's red card a headache before El Clasico

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Ronald Araujo struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Barcelona edged Girona 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday, but head coach Hansi Flick's red card late in the match cast a shadow over ... Read More


When a 3.5 GPA is not enough: College student commits suicide in capital's Shantibagh

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A college student allegedly took her own life in Dhaka's Shantibagh area under Shahjahanpur on Saturday evening, reportedly out of frustration over her Higher Secondary Certificate (... Read More


Stocks start week with losses at DSE, CSE

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Trading on the country's two major stock exchanges began the week with losses on Sunday, as key indices and most share prices declined. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchm... Read More


Bodies of 8 Bangladeshis, including 7 killed in Oman, arrive in Ctg

Chattogram, Oct. 19 -- The bodies of eight Bangladeshi nationals, including seven expatriates from Sandwip upazila who were killed in a tragic road accident in Oman, arrived in Chattogram on Saturday ... Read More


Govt approves 5pc house rent for MPO teachers

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The Ministry of Finance has approved a five percent house rent allowance (minimum Tk 2,000) for the teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions under the Monthl... Read More


Bangladesh's Lady Cadet Jannatul Mawa receives medal from Pakistan Military Academy

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- "Heartiest Congratulations to Lady Cadet Jannatul Mawa (Bangladesh Army) on passing out from Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) & receiving the coveted Commandant's Overseas Medal. She... Read More


Internal Resources Division forms committee to probe Shahjalal fire

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The government on Saturday formed a five-member committee to assess the extent of damage caused by a fire that broke out at the cargo village area of Hazrat Shahjalal International A... Read More