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Despite repeated outbreaks in previous years and access to historical data, Bangladesh has seen a sharp rise in dengue cases and deaths in 2026. While the seasonal surge during the monsoon is well known, questions have been raised over why effective preventive measures were...
The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) has taken up a plan to send one lakh skilled members abroad
Reflecting on the changing nature of diplomacy, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen has underscored the importance of keeping diplomatic engagement “at the speed of relevance”—responsive to emerging challenges, attentive to evolving national priorities, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes.
Police Headquarters has clarified Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir’s remarks on crossfire, saying he used the
Finding a rental home in Dhaka can be time-consuming, with prospective tenants increasingly turning to websites and mobile applications to search for properties. However, outdated advertisements, inactive phone numbers and unclear refund procedures have raised concerns about...
Trusted by three successive administrations, the finance secretary will stay on as the government extends his tenure
Serbia’s student movement has won a major election victory over longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic, but fulfilling its promises of democratic reforms will be difficult amid entrenched corruption, political divisions and high public expectations.
MA Muhit says the government also aims to equip health workers with modern tools and strengthen dengue prevention
The government will fast-track the recruitment of headteachers for around 34,500 vacant posts in government primary schools, State Minister for
The telecom operator’s revenue fell to Tk11,766 crore in January-September, while net operating cash flow per share rose to Tk42.09.
At least 109 children were sexually abused in 72 incidents at madrasas across Bangladesh during the first nine months of 2026, according to monitoring by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF).The organisation also documented at least 131 incidents of rape and attempted rape involving boys nation
50-billion-yen loan is the first yen-loan project under Japan’s POWERR Asia initiative
The government has initiated the formation of a new wage board to determine minimum wages for workers across different sectors.
At least 62 people have been killed and 52 others injured in an attack by gunmen on a community in northeastern Nigeria, the country’s emergency agency said Tuesday.
A acute shortage of locomotives has led to a reduction in freight train operations across the country, disrupting the transportation
A doctor, teacher and businessman by profession, Sarwar is also the reigning Dhaka Rallycross Championship champion. He entered the event following a third-place finish in the Auto Gymkhana Male Double category at the Malaysia Festival of Speed in September, held at Sepang International Circuit.
The government has formally relieved Food Minister Afroza Khanam’s Assistant Private Secretary (APS) Md Abdul Awal of his duties for
The government has appointed Finance Secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder on a contractual basis for one year.
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