The European Union and Germany have signed an agreement to provide EUR 113 million (nearly Tk 1,145 crore) to Bangladesh’s “Social Protection Programme for Unemployed and Distressed Workers in the RMG, Leathergoods and Footwear Industries.”

Seedless guava, a novel species in the country, will hit the market in the next few years alongside the prevalent species of guava, giving farmers a hope for bounty. It is much tastier than other traditional guavas in the country.

Once upon a time, seeds were the only source to grow the crop and farmers who had more seeds were the richest. When I started my journey of agricultural journalism in ‘80s,

Leaders of indigenous communities, living in plain lands, urged to take steps to protect their overall human rights situation.

Today is Tangail free day, a memorable day in the history of Tangail.

Law Minister Anisul Huq has said the government is working on formulating an anti-discrimination law, which should come into effect next year.

Bangladesh and the United States may soon enter into a maritime cooperation framework under the “Vision for Advancing US-Bangladesh Economic Partnership”, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said.

Hefajat-e-Islam wants a dialogue with the government to resolve the ongoing problem centring installation of the sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The US has expressed concern on the relocation of 1,642 Rohingyas to Bhasan Char.

Members of Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) in a drive last night arrested two admins of an online gambling site from north Jamsing area in Savar.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today invited South Korea to invest in Bangladesh, particularly in the Hi-tech Park, mentioning that a conducive business climate prevails in the country.

Two men, including the son of a local Awami League leader, were today placed on three-day remands each in a case filed over physically assaulting a judge in Chattogram.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid emphasis on regional development and cooperation, reaffirming that Bangladesh follows its policy -- ‘friendship to all, malice to none’.

Department of Environment (DoE) Chattogram region fined 12 brick kilns Tk 15 lakh over different violations of the environment law.

Death row convict in Narayanganj seven-murder case Nur Hossain and his five accomplices were acquitted in an extortion case.

Former Ducsu Vice President Nurul Haque Nur has filed an attempt to murder complaint with Hatirjheel Police Station early today.

A Dhaka court today dismissed a defamation case against six people including BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Hefajat chief Junayed Babunagari for speaking against Bangabandhu's sculpture.

At least 10 people -- including three journalists -- were injured during an attack carried out by unknown criminals in Cumilla’s Brahmanpara upazila today.

The High Court today granted one year bail to Dilip Khalko, a convict of a rape case, as he married the victim at Rajshahi jail gate in line with its conditional directive.

A tribunal in Dhaka refused to accept an application filed against Hefajat-e-Islam Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque under the Digital Security Act.