111 killed in Marib in 3 days

Clashes between rebels and Yemeni government fighters killed at least 111 in Marib in three days, pro-government sources said, following a renewed
27 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Over 3,000kms of roads poor, bad or very bad

Although road conditions under Roads and Highways Department network have improved a little compared to the last year, over 3,000km surveyed roads -- 16.26 percent -- are still in “poor, bad or very bad” condition, says an RHD survey.
27 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Country logs highest daily deaths at 119

A total of 119 people died with Covid-19 in Bangladesh in 24 hours until yesterday morning, the biggest figure since the pandemic hit the country.
27 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Reality of private university, cross border higher education

Higher education under private arrangement started its journey in Bangladesh in 1992 under the Private University Act 1992.
27 June 2021, 17:51 PM

Banking hour 10am to 3.30pm during lockdown

Banks will remain open from 10am to 3.30pm during the upcoming countrywide lockdown starting from July 1.
27 June 2021, 15:45 PM

13 Bangladeshis with ‘fake Pakistani passports’ sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment in Malta

Thirteen Bangladeshis have been sentenced to six months in prison in Malta after they were caught trying to enter the county with fake Pakistani passports.
27 June 2021, 15:39 PM

‘CSR efforts taken by Korean firms vital to develop Bangladesh’

The Korea-Bangladesh CSR Conference 2021 has been organised to raise awareness about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the private sector’s increasing role in the sustainable development and share good CSR practices by Korean companies in Bangladesh, Korean Ambassador Lee Jang-keun said today.
27 June 2021, 15:20 PM

Moghbazar explosion: Fire service DG primarily suspecting gas leakage

At least six people were killed and 50 others were injured in an explosion in Dhaka's Moghbazar this evening.
27 June 2021, 14:44 PM

'SMEs should adopt digitalisation to sustain in changed world'

Adoption of modern technology to attain sustainable growth in the SME sector is a must now in Bangladesh, experts said at a webinar today.
27 June 2021, 13:37 PM

Grabbers driving Tangail Sal forest towards extinction

Sal forest of Tangail has been a natural haven of rich biodiversity and lush green. In this flat Bengal delta, it has been one of the refuges for thousands of families. However, the forest is now being destroyed by land grabbers, pushing it towards extinction.
27 June 2021, 13:20 PM

Stocks loss 100 points for fear of lockdown

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) lost more than 100 points today amid fears for the upcoming lockdown, which will begin countrywide on July 1.
27 June 2021, 12:57 PM

4 killed, 1 critically injured in truck-car collision in Jashore

Four persons were killed and one was critically injured in a head-on collision between a truck and a private car in Jashore. The accident took place at Dhopakhola area on Benapole-Jashore road this afternoon.
27 June 2021, 11:21 AM

Dhaka board postpones HSC form fill-up procedure

Dhaka Education Board has postponed the process of form fill-up for Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination 2021, considering the surge in Covid-19 cases.
27 June 2021, 10:58 AM

School student swept away by waves from Cox’s Bazar beach

A school student was swept away by waves this morning after he went to the Cox’s Bazar sea beach.
27 June 2021, 09:27 AM

Will be able to face Covid-19 situation Insha'Allah, want cooperation of all: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for cooperation from all as she reiterated her government’s resolve to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
27 June 2021, 07:54 AM

‘61 lakh Ansar members ready to help administration to enforce lockdown’ DG of Ansar and VDP says

Sixty-one lakh Ansar members are ready to work at the field level to assist administration in enforcing the seven-day “complete lockdown” started from July 1, said Major General Mizanur Rahman Shamim, director general of Ansar and VDP.
27 June 2021, 07:51 AM

32 individuals, organisations receive Bangabandhu agriculture award

Thirty-two individuals and organisations have received prestigious Bangabandhu Jatiya Krishi Puroshkar-1424, the highest state recognition for achievements in the agriculture sector.
27 June 2021, 06:43 AM

Congestion at Shimulia-Banglabazar ferry ghat

Around 400 vehicles were waiting at Shimulia ferry ghat to cross the Padma river in Louhajang upazila of Munshiganj this morning.
27 June 2021, 05:38 AM

ICT Senior Prosecutor Zead Al Malum passes away

Zead Al Malum, a senior prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), died tonight. He was 67.
26 June 2021, 19:51 PM

Indian Air Force Chief in Dhaka for three-day visit

Indian Air Force Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, arrived in Dhaka yesterday for a three-day visit on invitation from the Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force.
26 June 2021, 19:00 PM