Earlier, he visited Ashkona Hajj Camp to greet pilgrims

Scheduled to inaugurate Hajj flights at HSIA at 11:30pm

India is reviewing Bangladesh’s formal request for the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina through established legal and judicial channels, said the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) yesterday.

Just 10 days after a massive drive by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to reclaim encroached footpaths and roads, many areas across the capital have again been occupied by hawkers.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the Hajj flights at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) last night.

Speakers at a discussion yesterday said integrated urban development and transport planning aligned with sustainable energy systems is crucial in the

Mujibnagar Day, marking the swearing-in of Bangladesh’s first government in 1971, passed yesterday without any official programme.

Officials in the 11-member delegation said Bangladesh pressed for additional funds to cover the shortfall caused by the energy crisis, beyond regular budget support

Bangladesh’s octane stock is set to reach near full storage capacity after a fresh consignment of 25,000 tonnes anchored at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port last night.

Abandoned by her husband, Rahima (not her real name), a mother of two, considered a broker’s offer of a job in Saudi Arabia as a lifeline.

Three more patients died of measles in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising this year’s death toll to 37, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Five people were killed and over 50 injured as a sudden nor’wester and lightning strikes swept across several dis-tricts on Thursday night, report our correspondents.

Commerce Ministry Secretary Mahbubur Rahman passed away early yesterday morning while undergoing treatment. He was 58.

Prof Anu Muhammad yesterday expressed strong concern over parliament’s silence on the controversial trade agreement with the United States, demanding its immediate cancellation to protect the country’s economic security.

Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar, Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman hold talks on sidelines

Request being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes, MEA spokesperson says

Speakers stress protecting ecosystems, warn Sundarbans under multiple threats

The six-and-a-half-year-old girl had been missing for two days after leaving home; police are investigating after CCTV showed a woman leading her away

Today (April 17) marks the 26th death anniversary of Shabnam Huq, wife of Arham Masudul Huq, former chief executive officer of Dhaka Bank Foundation

Victims, activists and researchers say the gap between legal protection and real-world redress remains wide