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Prof Yunus honoured at Theirworld's annual Global Education Dinner

New York, Sept. 24 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate and founder of the Grameen Bank, was honoured with Theirworld's Unlock Big Change award in recognition of his pio... Read More


From 'Hi!' to 'Bye!' - How Social Became Political

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- In 2008, when I first started using social media platforms like Facebook and Yahoo, they were simply spaces for personal communication and the first word I used was "Hi!" Mostly you... Read More


Trade through Burimari land port to remain shut for 8 days during Durga Puja

Lalmonirhat, Sept. 24 -- Import and export from India through Burimari land port in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat district will remain suspended from September 27 to October 4 on the occasion of Durg... Read More


Keraniganj youths help police seize illegal Bangla liquor factory, destroy 25 drums of alcohol

, Sept. 24 -- Authorities seized an illegal Bangla liquor factory hidden behind agricultural land near Rohitpur BSCIC Industrial Area in Keraniganj, Dhaka. Local youths alerted the police via the 999... Read More


Bangladesh set for most transparent election: Prof Yunus tells global leaders

New York, Sept. 24 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed his government's commitment to conducting one of the most transparent and credible elections in the country's history, set for ea... Read More


Apon, Cocola, Ispahani food owners face arrest warrants for adulteration

, Sept. 24 -- A Dhaka court dealing with food frauds issued arrest warrants on Wednesday against four people for adulterating foods, including one food item meant to be consumed by children. The cour... Read More


TishCAN hosts fundraising fair in support of breast cancer warriors

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- TishCAN has successfully hosted Pink Carnival, a vibrant two-day fundraising charity fair, dedicated to supporting breast cancer warriors. The event was recently held at Pink Terra... Read More


AL's flash procession: 244 activists arrested in Dhaka, crude bombs recovered

, Sept. 24 -- Police arrested 244 leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies foiling preparations for lightning processions in different parts of the capital on Wednesday. Based o... Read More


Child drowns, another missing in Louhajang River in Tangail

Tangail, Sept. 24 -- A child drowned while another went missing in the Louhajang River in Tangail town on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took place near the Stadium Bridge area of West Akur Takur.... Read More


PKSF-Orbis to provide eye screening for 1 million low-income people

, Sept. 24 -- Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and Orbis International have jointly launched a major initiative titled "Comprehensive Cataract Services in Bangladesh" to provide eye screening for one million... Read More