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Caught between tigers and pirates; Sundarbans fishing community in fear

Khulna, Feb. 20 -- Over 10,000 fishermen in the Sundarbans have suspended their fishing activities amid growing fears of attacks by forest pirates, highlighting renewed security concerns in the region... Read More


Narsingdi lawmaker warns traders against price manipulation during Ramadan

, Feb. 20 -- Khairul Kabir Khokon, Member of Parliament for Narsingdi-1 (Sadar) and BNP Joint Secretary General, has warned unscrupulous traders against creating artificial shortages or hiking prices ... Read More


Magura observes Shaheed Dibash with drawing and recitation competitions

, Feb. 20 -- To mark Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language Day 2026, the Magura District Shilpakala Academy organized drawing and poetry recitation competitions, celebrating the occasion wi... Read More


DMP Commissioner urges traders to keep prices of essentials affordable during Ramadan

, Feb. 20 -- Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali, Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), on Friday urged trader leaders to keep prices of essential commodities at a tolerable level during the holy mont... Read More


Looking forward to engaging with new govt in Bangladesh; all aspects of relations to be discussed: India

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- India on Friday said they look forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh and taking things forward, noting that they want to strengthen multifaceted relations with Ba... Read More


Looking forward to engaging with new govt in Bangladesh: Indian MEA

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- India on Friday said they look forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh and taking things forward, noting that they want to strengthen multifaceted relations with Ba... Read More


Farmers and marginal people's welfare key pledge of government: Fisheries and Livestock Minister

Cumilla, Feb. 20 -- Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid on Friday said ensuring the welfare of farmers and marginal people is one of the main election pledges of the current gover... Read More


Stocks adequate to keep Ramadan market stable: Commerce Minister

, Feb. 20 -- Commerce, Industry and Textile and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said the government has adequate food stocks to keep the market stable during the upcoming month of R... Read More


Mobile court fines 15 traders, seals 2 meat shops in Keraniganj market drive

, Feb. 20 -- A mobile court in Keraniganj conducted a market drive on Friday afternoon to keep prices of essential commodities under control during Ramadan, fining 15 shop owners and sealing two meat ... Read More


Keep Ramadan commodity prices tolerable, ensure security for all: Shama Obaed

Faridpur, Feb. 20 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Friday stressed the need to keep prices of essential commodities at a tolerable level during the holy month of Ramadan and ... Read More