Bodies of seven more Riyadh fire victims to arrive home Saturday

The bodies of the remaining seven Bangladeshis who died in a fire at a sofa-manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will arrive in Bangladesh on Saturday, more than two and a half months after the tragedy.

Jamaat holds press conference over long march

A press conference was held in Jhenaidah on Friday ahead of a long march organised by the 11-party alliance to

Law minister visits Chuadanga, meets BNP leaders

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman arrived in Chuadanga on Thursday night. During his visit, the minister is

Fishermen throng Padma-Meghna rivers to catch hilsa

Fishermen have returned to the Padma-Meghna rivers in large numbers following the end of the 22-day ban imposed to protect mother hilsa during their breeding season.

A representation of cryptocurrency Binance is placed on a PC motherboard in this illustration taken June 16, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

The crypto industry has suffered a series of thefts, prompting questions about the security of customer funds and ​possibly prompting people to rethink the risks of owning digital assets.

Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi drone in Mecca region

The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a drone fired by Yemen’s Houthis in the Mecca region, with the group later denying it targeted Islam’s holiest city. “A drone launched by the terrorist Houthi militia has been intercepted...

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PBI Inspector Syed Sajedur Rahman said the PBI was conducting a shadow investigation alongside the River Police into Tahsif's death.

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Saudi air defences intercepted a drone in the Riyadh region today, according to the spokesman for the military coalition led by Saudi Arabia fighting Yemen's Houthis.

Speakers call for mass mobilisation to secure rights over shared rivers

Political leaders, water experts and activists at a high level consultation meeting in Dhaka on Saturday called for mass mobilisation to create pressure to secure the river-water rights of the people of Bangladesh.

Nayeem's four wickets give Bangladesh 27-run lead over West Indies

Bangladesh gained a 27-run first-innings advantage over West Indies after dismissing the visitors for 245 on the third day of the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Biman panel to probe PM’s flight fault

The committee has been asked to submit its findings within four working days

Khulna 'Long March': Ameer-e-Jamaat vows to continue movement till referendum verdict implemented

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP on Saturday declared that their ongoing movement will continue until the mandate of the February 12 referendum is fully implemented.

Tahsif jumped into river after police chase: PBI

Investigators are checking Dwip’s statements after his account shifted somewhat when he was taken to Tongi at noon

Nayeem's 4 wickets give Tigers 27-run lead in Mirpur Test

Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan took four wickets as Bangladesh bowled West Indies out for 245 on the third day of the first Test on Friday, giving them a 27-run first-innings lead.West Indies lost their last four wickets for 11 runs after lunch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Captain Roston

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Nayeem Hasan's career-best 49 helped Bangladesh add some crucial runs before rain halted play on Day Four of their first Test against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.

Universities being prepared to drive digital economy: UGC member Dr Al-Mamun

Universities across Bangladesh are being prepared to support the country

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Govt warns medical centres against overcharging

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DSE Brokers Association seeks tax exemption on capital gains till 2030

The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has sought full tax exemption till 2030 on capital gains earned by individuals and foreign investors from listed securities, aiming to restore investor confidence, boost market liquidity and encourage long-term investment.