Hefazat seeks abolition of women鈥檚 affairs reform commission
The Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh on Sunday called for abolition of the women affairs reform commission, a day after the commission submitted its report to the interim government.
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BMU鈥檚 implants help over 900 hearing-impaired children speak
Around 1,000 individuals, including over 900 hearing-impaired children, who received cochlear implants at Bangladesh Medical University can now hear and speak, empowering them to lead independent lives and actively contribute to society rather than being dependent on it...
BNP seeks left parties鈥� support for movement
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has urged left-leaning political parties to join a proposed movement demanding general elections by December.
BUET holds 5-day eye camp
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology has started an eye camp to ensure the eye health of teachers and students of the university...
BGB prevents BSF soil digging
The Border Security Force of India has stopped digging soil within 70 yards from the zero line on the Indian side near the Dahagram Border outpost under Patgram聽 upazila in Lalmonirhat following protests by the Border Guard Bangladesh.
Teesta project in Bangladesh uncertain without water from India: Wahiduddin
Planning adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said the prospect of a project on the trans-boundary river Teesta with Chinese assistance remains uncertain without an assessment of water availability from upstream India.
Salaries stalled for Atomic Energy Commission staff
The staff of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission has not received salaries and other payments after February this year, apparently owing to some disagreement between the science and technology ministry and the commission over the method of fund disbursement...
Bangladesh-Nepal on same page to revitalise SAARC: Nepali envoy
Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari on Sunday said in Dhaka that the two countries were on the same page to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, also known as SAARC that has remained non-functional for about a decade...
Leadership vacuum at BSEC deepens stock market crisis
Bangladesh鈥檚 capital markets are mired in an escalating crisis, marked by a mass exodus of retail investors, paralysed regulatory decision-making, and eroding confidence...
Yunnan governor discusses trade, tourism with Ctg
Visiting governor of Yunnan province of China Wang Yubo on Sunday discussed with the government as to how they could open up new avenues of cooperation connecting the Chinese province and Bangladesh鈥� port city Chattogram in various sectors, including trade, medical, tourism and people-to-people connectivity...
Expatriates send $1.78b remittance in 19 days
The strong inflow of remittances has continued into April, with expatriates sending $1.78 billion in the first 19 days of the month...
2 killed in strikes on Lebanon
Lebanese president Joseph Aoun said Sunday that disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah group was a 鈥榙elicate鈥� matter whose implementation required the right circumstances, warning that forcing the issue could lead the country to ruin.
Dhaka refutes Delhi鈥檚 claim on Dinajpur Hindu man鈥檚 death
Claiming that the interim government protected the rights of all citizens irrespective of their religions, chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday dismissed the claim of India over the death of Bhabesh Chandra Roy in Dinajpur.
Bangladesh manage narrow win over Indonesia
A last-minute goal by Fazla Rabby helped holders Bangladesh manage a narrow 3-2 win over hosts Indonesia in their Pool B match of the Men鈥檚 AHF Cup 2025 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Sunday.
Bangladesh make dismal start against Nepal
Bangladesh made a dismal start in their first-ever women鈥檚 kabaddi Test series as they lost to Nepal by 41-18 points in the first of the five-match series at the Lainchaur Covered Hall in Kathmandu on Sunday.
BB allows payment against discrepant import bills
The Bangladesh Bank on Sunday allowed banks to make payments against discrepant import bills if the importer accepts the discrepancies on reasonable grounds...
No new era, same old problem!
Before the first Test against Zimbabwe, which started at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said that a new era for Bangladesh would begin with the match.
StanChart launches freelancer account
Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh on Sunday introduced a dedicated banking service for freelancers, offering a fully digital and charge-free account named the 鈥楽tandard Chartered Freelancer Account鈥�...
ONE Bank joins Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials
ONE Bank PLC has joined Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials by signing a commitment letter on December 10, 2024 to measure and disclose the bank鈥檚 financed emissions, said a press release...
Ashraful joins Janata Bank as DMD
Ashraful Alam has joined Janata Bank PLC as deputy managing director, said a press release...
Protecting children from heat wave
AS THE scorching summer heat approaches, Bangladesh braces for extreme weather. Already grappling with the impacts of climate change, the country faces a growing risk threatening millions, particularly its most vulnerable populations 鈥� children. These young ones often suffer the most when temperatures soar, exacerbating health risks, disrupting education, and...
Police investigation of crime
Once a cognisable case is registered, the police initiate the criminal justice process by launching an investigation to uncover the truth. Crime investigation is a core function of law enforcement in Bangladesh, playing a crucial role in maintaining law and order and ensuring justice. This process involves gathering evidence, identifying suspects, and holding...
Impact on pharmaceutical sector
BANGLADESH鈥橲 pharmaceutical sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past few decades, transforming from a largely import-dependent industry to a thriving sector that meets most of the domestic demand for medicines. The sector is characterised by intense competition among local players, with a mix of large and small manufacturers operating in the...
Lost youth dividend
BANGLADESH, home to more than 170 million people, is often lauded for its steady economic growth, social development and demographic dividend. Yet, buried beneath this progress lies a silent but mounting crisis 鈥� the growing number of youth who are Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET). Representing a significant portion of the population, these...
Dhaka, Beijing call for transforming high-level talks into actionable projects
Bangladesh and China on Sunday expressed a shared commitment to transforming recent high-level discussions into actionable projects across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, trade, healthcare, education and culture.
Sino-Bangla friendship enters new stage: Yao Wen
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said the friendship between China and Bangladesh has entered a new stage strengthening their long relations.
Prof Yunus urges UN to hire more Bangladeshi women peacekeepers
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday urged the United Nations to hire more woman peacekeepers from Bangladesh as he reaffirmed Bangladesh鈥檚 unwavering commitment to international peace keeping and security efforts...
BNP suggests charter on consensus
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said on Sunday that while his party supports implementing major reforms through the parliament, a signed consensus-based national charter would...
Dismal batting put Tigers on the back foot
A dismal batting display put Bangladesh on the back foot after the completion of the opening day of the first Test of the two-match series against Zimbabwe at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Army to extend hand in anti-mosquito campaign of DNCC
Bangladesh army is set to extend its hands to Dhaka North City Corporation鈥檚 anti-mosquito campaign agreeing to oversee the use of insecticide to control the vermin to prevent outbreak of dengue during the rainy season, municipal officials said on Sunday.