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4 held over shooting of narcotics inspector in Dhaka

, March 4 -- Police have arrested four people from different parts of the capital in connection with the shooting of an inspector of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) during an anti-drug drive... Read More


Farmers Card to launch within Pahela Baishakh on pilot basis : Agriculture Minister

Dhaka, March 4 -- Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said the 'Farmers Card will be launch by Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, in eight to nine upazilas on pilot basis. "We will be ab... Read More


Bangladesh flags economic risks of prolonged Middle East war

Dhaka, March 4 -- Seeking an early resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Bangladesh on Wednesday conveyed to the US that it is difficult for a country like Bangladesh to bear the econom... Read More


Modernizing birth and death registration 'urgent': Speakers

Dhaka, March 4 -- The low rates of birth and death registration in Bangladesh are significantly hindering the protection of citizens' rights, public health planning, and effective development manageme... Read More


Modernizing birth and death registration 'urgent': Speakers at journalists' workshop

Dhaka, March 4 -- The low rates of birth and death registration in Bangladesh are significantly hindering the protection of citizens' rights, public health planning, and effective development manageme... Read More


13th JS: Orientation meeting held to brief whips

Dhaka, March 4 -- An orientation meeting was held on Wednesday to brief the Chief Whip and Whips of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on the activities and functions of the National Parliament and the Parliamen... Read More


Jaywalking surges near New Market, Chandni Chowk ahead of Eid

Dhaka, March 4 -- ul-Fitr drawing near, thousands of shoppers are thronging the capital's key retail hubs including New Market and Chandni Chowk, turning the areas into a sea of people and vehicles. ... Read More


MJF urge youth to work to transform social norms around unpaid care norms

Dhaka, March 4 -- Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) organized an awareness event titled "Time for Change: Engaging Youth to Transform Unpaid Care Norms" to promote recognition of women's unpaid househol... Read More


Chinese firm to invest $22m in fashion and beauty factory in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 4 -- A Chinese company is set to invest US$22 million to establish a fashion and beauty products manufacturing facility at the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority Economic Zone. ... Read More


Education Minister urges action from UGC to develop world-class universities

Dhaka, March 4 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Wednesday called upon the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) to take effective steps to develop internationally competitiv... Read More