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Dengue claimed nine more lives in Bangladesh in the 24 hours to Wednesday morning, while nearly 2,000 patients were reported to have been hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).The DGHS released the figures in its regular dengue b
Commercial banks have an outstanding balance of approximately 1,958 crore taka in export incentives. These incentive funds have not been disbursed for the period from July to September of the current fiscal year, leaving exporters facing a cash crunch. Exporters complain that they sometimes have to wait up to a year and a half to receive these funds, which makes it difficult
She thanked Spain and other EU member states for supporting Bangladesh’s democratic journey, as the two sides discussed expanding cooperation in trade, education, skills development and tourism.
In 1989, tomato plants across parts of Bangladesh were falling victim to a disease that could wipe out an entire crop. For farmers, wilt was more than a plant disease; it threatened their livelihoods.
Nagad, the mobile financial service of the Bangladesh Postal Department, has partnered with ONE Bank PLC to expand digital financial
The Election Commission (EC) has extended the deadline for submitting applications to transfer voter registration due to changes of residence
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has said the government will bring sweeping changes to the country’s health sector within the next two years to ensure that no patient needs to travel to India for treatment. “We want our patients to...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Tokyo for Dhaka on Thursday night after a delay of four hours and 44 minutes due to a technical glitch in the Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft, wrapping up his four-day state visit to Japan.
They warned that closing the centre before an alternative is ready could disrupt treatment and increase costs. Shubho Bhattacharya, a patient’s relative, read out their written statement.
Dhaka: Brazil received approximately 7 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, while tourism spending continued to climb, highlighting the country's growing appeal to overseas travelers.
British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh's profit fell 29 per cent year-on-year to Tk 5.13 billion in the nine months through September 2026, as lower sales and higher financing costs weighed on its earnings.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said there is no need to introduce new provisions in the constitution to prevent enforced disappearances, noting that Article 32 already guarantees the right to life and that legislation has been enacted to prevent and address such cases....
Leaders of several left-leaning political parties and progressive organisations, along with representatives of the district administration and freedom fighters, paid tribute to Bir Sreshtha Hamidur Rahman in Jhenaidah on his 55th death anniversary on Wednesday. The Democratic...
Two cardiac operating theatres remain out of service at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), leaving patients waiting months for surgery at one of Bangladesh’s most important public heart hospitals. The shortage has hit children with congenital...
A soil trader was shot to death allegedly by rivals over a business dispute in Lakshmipur Sadar upazila on Wednesday noon.
Net revenue fell to Tk1,259 crore in July-September, while nine-month profit dropped 28.77% year on year to Tk513.02 crore.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said his government aims to make Dhaka as clean as Tokyo, stressing that a cleaner environment, improved waste management and reduced air pollution are essential to protecting public health.“If we can make Dhaka as clean as Tokyo, as clean as Japan, t
Dhaka: China’s first cross-border tourism cooperation zone with Vietnam has recorded strong growth in visitor numbers, supported by faster immigration procedures and expanded joint tourism services.
A section of the Kholpetua River embankment in Bannyatala area of Ashashuni upazila in Satkhira has suffered severe damage amid cyclone warnings, prompting residents to work through the night to prevent further erosion. At around 7pm on Tuesday, strong winds and powerful...
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