Fast-growing subtype aims to boost farmers' profits, reduce imports and offer a distinct branded poultry product

MEA says process under judicial and internal review

Witnesses allege Selim Mia was snatched from custody, while Raipura police say he disappeared into a crowd

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday discussed a proposed infrastructure project to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka through the effective use of circular roads and waterways.

A young man was shot dead in Chattogram city’s Muradpur-Forest Gate area yesterday.

Another 109 Bangladeshis rescued from cyber scam compounds in Cambodia returned home early yesterday.

With hospitals still struggling to cope with more than 900 daily measles admissions, a surge in dengue cases threatens to further strain the healthcare system and increase the risk of more deaths, health experts have warned.

A 13-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly raped on her way to her elder sister’s house in Kendua upazila of Netrokona on Monday.

Even years after two deadly fires claimed around 200 lives in Old Dhaka, hazardous chemical warehouses and factories continue to operate in residential neighbourhoods, as initiatives to relocate them to industrial estates have faltered due to delays in project implementation.

A man has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl and a 22-year-old woman with speech and hearing disabilities in Narsingdi.

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its “zero-tolerance” stance against terrorism and violent extremism as diplomats, officials, survivors, and victims’ families gathered in Dhaka yesterday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) yesterday released its three-month weather outlook for July to September 2026, forecasting overall normal rainfall across the country along with above-normal day and night temperatures.

Belarus has pardoned 28 people convicted of “extremist crimes”, the country’s presidency said yesterday, using a term it applies to political prisoners.

Overnight rain and intermittent morning showers left large parts of Khulna city submerged yesterday, paralysing daily life in a familiar monsoon ordeal.

A youth was shot dead during a clash between two rival groups in Faridpur’s Bhanga upazila on Tuesday.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has requested additional information and documents from Bangladesh Bank as part of its investigation into allegations against three former governors -- Atiur Rahman, Fazle Kabir, and Abdur Rouf Talukder.

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said there is no alternative to raising public awareness to prevent dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases, stressing the need to strengthen online awareness campaigns across the country.

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam yesterday said the aspirations of the July uprising remain unfulfilled two years after the movement.

At least 1,300 people received free medical treatment and medicines at health camps organised by the Faraaz Hossain Foundation in three districts yesterday.

The government has decided to bring the entire Purbachal New Town project under Dhaka district to streamline its administration.