International Literacy Day / Half the children can’t read, comprehend
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Bangladesh
Govt websites keep people in the dark
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Bangladesh
Farmers demand fertiliser, renew protests in 3 dists
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Bangladesh
Some energy relief by 2027, end to crisis by 2030
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Bangladesh
Analysis / Unapologetic Hasina names Selim to lead in her absence
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News Analysis
President lays foundation stone of Thakurgaon University
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Bangladesh
Help ensure safe Rohingya repatriation
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Bangladesh
‘Child, Not Bride’ campaign launched in city
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Bangladesh
8 cities to get cancer hospitals by next year
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Bangladesh
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE / Four law officers resign amid row over appointment
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Bangladesh
Doctor shortage disrupts services
An acute shortage of doctors at the Kalukhali Upazila Health Complex in Rajbari has left health services in disarray for nearly two lakh residents.
15 May 2025
Sadeq Khan’s death anniversary today
Today is the 9th death anniversary of Sadeq Khan, a Language Movement hero, freedom fighter and senior journalist, said a press release.
15 May 2025
Council of advisers okays 2 ordinances, 2 policies
The council of advisers approved two ordinances and two policies at its meeting yesterday with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
15 May 2025
Crumbling bridge puts 50,000 lives at risk
A wooden bridge over the Buri Bhairab River remains the only route for around 50,000 people commuting between the Afra area of Narail Sadar upazila and the Basundia area of Jashore Sadar upazila.
15 May 2025
Commission for CSR-driven health fund, expat bond
Aside from proposing a significant increase in the health budget, the Health Sector Reform Commission has suggested several innovative ways to mobilise funds to strengthen the country’s underfunded health services.
15 May 2025
BGB detains 5 Rohingyas after push-in from India
UNHCR cards, issued in India, were recovered from them
15 May 2025
Man killed as rival groups clash in Brahmanbaria
A man was killed in a clash between two rival groups in Natai village under Brahmanbaria’s Sadar upazila
15 May 2025
12-Party Alliance, Biplobi Workers Party oppose foreign lease of Ctg port terminal
In two separate statements issued today, they said the terminal must remain under domestic control at any cost
15 May 2025
Elderly woman dies in fire at sweeper colony in Jamalpur
An 80-year-old woman was killed in a fire that broke out at a sweeper colony in Melandah upazila of Jamalpur early today
15 May 2025
Internet price to drop by 20% at ISP, IIG levels from July
Chief adviser's special assistant came up with the announcement at a press conference held at the BTRC building
15 May 2025
Two sent to jail in Dinajpur over attempted murder of a child after abduction
A Dinajpur court today sent two people to jail for their alleged involvement in the attempted murder of a 15-year-old boy after abduction
15 May 2025
Prime mover workers' union calls off work abstention
Container transport at Ctg port to resume soon
15 May 2025
ACC summons 2 former personal staff members of advisers, one ex-NCP leader
ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain confirmed the development today
15 May 2025
11 Bangladeshis return from India after serving jail terms for illegal entry
Most had been trafficked and jailed for up to nine months, says a diplomat
15 May 2025
Amid a revolving door of VCs, infrastructure still Barishal University's key challenge
The university has had five VCs, yet only two have been able to serve full terms
15 May 2025
Students, teachers call for JnU 'shutdown'
JnU students have continued their blockade at the capital's Kakrail intersection for the second consecutive day
15 May 2025
Novoair to resume flights from May 21
The airline had earlier halted operations on May 2
15 May 2025
Commission to turn July uprising hopes into national charter: Ali Riaz
The commission's reform initiative is rooted in the long-standing expectations of the Bangladeshi people, he says
15 May 2025
Pilkhana carnage: 27 ex-BDR members released on bail
They were released around 10:00am
15 May 2025
Kuet students stage sit-in demanding resumption of classes
They started their sit-in around 12:30pm in front of the administrative building
15 May 2025