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Internet package worth Tk 700 to be available for minimum Tk 500

Dhaka, July 1 -- The Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has announced a reduction in the price of fixed internet packages, with a Tk 700 package now being offered for a minim... Read More


Bangladesh begin new ODI era sans Pandas against Sri Lanka

Dhaka, July 1 -- Bangladesh will look to usher in a new era in their ODI cricket when they take on a confident Sri Lanka in the first of a three-match series at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. ... Read More


'Degraded Airshed' to be identified to control Dhaka's air pollution: Adviser

Dhaka, July 1 -- The government is set to announce 'Degraded Airshed' zones in Dhaka city soon to combat worsening air pollution, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. "An expert committee wi... Read More


Illegal road construction using Teesta sand sparks outrage in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat, July 1 -- An illegal road project cutting through fertile farmland in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat district is drawing sharp criticism, as sand dredged unlawfully from the Teesta River... Read More


Tarique warns PR election system could divide Bangladesh, calls for unity

Dhaka, July 1 -- Stating that people's unity is now more important than ever, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged political parties to carefully consider whether the proportional repre... Read More


ACC Chairman: Padma Bridge graft case was shelved despite ample evidence

Dhaka, July 1 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Moinuddin Abdullah on Tuesday said that despite having substantial evidence of irregularities, the much-discussed Padma Multipurpose Brid... Read More


Poacher held with 300 deer traps in Sundarbans

Bagerhat, July 1 -- Forest officials detained an alleged poacher who hunted deer in the Sundarbans as part of ongoing drives against illegal wildlife hunting. The arrestee Ariful Islam Dulal, a resid... Read More


Ex-CEC Nurul Huda admits to election mockery

Dhaka, July 1 -- Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda on Tuesday gave a confessional statement before a Dhaka court in a case filed over a fabricated election and sedition, admitting... Read More


Chevron reaffirms continued partnership with Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 1 -- Chevron's new president of base assets and emerging countries, Javier La Rosa, has reaffirmed his company's longstanding partnership with Bangladesh during meetings in Dhaka with key ... Read More


Adviser Khaled wants Islamic parties to prepare for elections

Dhaka, July 1 -- Religious Affairs Adviser A F M Khalid Hossain on Tuesday urged the Islamic parties to take serious preparation for the next election as the chance to win will never come like this ti... Read More