National,Healthcare

Measles situation likely to improve within 4 weeks: Health Minister

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Monday said the measles situation is expected to come under control within four weeks as vaccinated people will develop immunity during this period.The number of patients has already started declining, he said while talking to reporters after visiting Ba...

National,Healthcare,Women & Children

Six children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Six children died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am Monday, pushing the number of suspected measles-related deaths to 350 since March 15, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).However, no new confirmed measles deaths were reported dur...

National,Diplomachy,Security & Defence

25th North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission conference begins in Ctg

The 25th international conference of the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission (NIOHC) began in Chattogram on Monday.Chief of Naval Staff Admiral M Nazmul Hasan inaugurated the three-day conference as the chief guest, according to ISPR.Director of the International Hydrographic Organization (IH...

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DNCC urges residents to join dengue prevention efforts

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md Safiqul Islam Khan on Monday urged city dwellers to remain vigilant and actively participate in dengue prevention efforts during the monsoon, stressing that it cannot be controlled without public involvement.“It is not possible to control de...

National,Politics,Security & Defence,President, Prime Minister

PM urges police to remain united beyond ideological differences

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged police personnel to rise above differences of opinion and work together in the national interest.He made the call during a meeting with senior police officials on the third floor of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, said PM’s Press Secr...

National,Business & Commerce,Travel & Tourism

Govt taking steps to attract foreign tourists to CHT: Minister

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan has said the country’s hilly region has immense potential for tourism and the government is taking special initiatives to attract not only domestic but also foreign tourists to the region.“Necessary measures are also being taken to ensu...

National,Women & Children

Zubaida Rahman stresses women’s empowerment for social progress

Prime Minister’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman on Monday underscored the importance of women’s empowerment, saying women can play a vital role in family welfare, healthcare and rural development.“If everyone contributes from their respective positions toward building the desired society, ...

National,Politics,Security & Defence,President, Prime Minister

PM orders police to act against criminals regardless of political identity

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed police officers to treat criminals as criminals regardless of their political identity, stressing that no compromise would be made with corruption, terrorism and misrule.“While dealing with corruption and terrorism many times you face pressures ...

National,Politics,Education & Research

‘Covert’ Chhatri Sangstha activists instigated mob at Eden College: Nasir

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) General Secretary Nasir Uddin on Sunday alleged that a “planned mob” was created at Eden Mohila College on Saturday night targeting their leaders, claiming that the situation was instigated by “gupto” (covert) activists of Islami Chhatri Sangsth...

National,Security & Defence,President, Prime Minister

PM asks police to remain neutral, turn stations into reliable support centres

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday asked the police administration to remain neutral and operate strictly in accordance with the law so that police stations can be trusted by people as reliable support centres in times of need.“My message is clear: the police administration does not belon...

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Mortal remains of Bangladeshi student Brishti arrive in Dhaka from US

The mortal remains of Nahida Sultana Brishti, one of the two Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida who were murdered in the United States, have been brought home.A flight of Emirates Airlines carrying the mortal remains of Birsti arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International A...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, Pakistan sign MoU to prevent drug trafficking

Bangladesh and Pakistan on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation to prevent illegal trafficking and abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.The agreement was signed at a ceremony held at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka by Bangladesh Home Min...

National,Diplomachy,Security & Defence

Security key to India’s neighborhood policy: Pankaj Saran

The aspect of security for India is a very important element of India's policy in the neighborhood, said Pankaj Saran, Convenor of NatStrat, a Delhi-based independent centre for research on strategic and security issues, noting that India is keen to build ‘new page’ in ties with Bang...

National,Business & Commerce,Politics

Unique Group’s Noor Ali, his company sued for ‘laundering’ over Tk 115cr

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has filed a money laundering case against Unique Group Managing Director Mohd. Noor Ali and his company Borak Real Estate Pvt Ltd over alleged irregularities and fraud in the “Banani Supermarket-cum-Housing” project implemented on the...

National,Diplomachy

Indian Navy ship IOS Sagar docks in Chattogram

Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar entered Chattogram harbour on Friday following a 'successful transit' through the Bay of Bengal.This high-profile port call, part of the IOS SAGAR 2026 multinational deployment, is a testament to the steadfast partnership between the Indian Navy and the Banglade...

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Murdered in US: Flight carrying Bristy’s body leaves Florida for home

Nahida Sultana Bristy, one of the two Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida who were murdered in the United States, has begun her final journey for home in coffin.An Emirates flight carrying her mortal remains departed from Orlando International Airport in Florida at 8:50p...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Law & Justice

Over 40 lakh pending cases: Govt moves to fast-track lower court cases

The government has taken some measures aimed at accelerating the disposal of pending cases in lower courts and expanding access to legal aid.Officials said the reforms are designed to ensure faster, more transparent and affordable justice, and to reduce the suffering of litigants.As part of the late...

National,Country, Districts,Security & Defence

BGB on high alert at Benapole, C’nawabganj borders over possible push-ins

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified security and surveillance along Benapole border in Jashore amid concerns over possible push-ins following the situation surrounding the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election in India.Since Thursday morning, strict security measures have been enforced...

National,Corruption

TIB chief meets PM, discusses anti-corruption measures

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman on Thursday met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and discussed measures needed to make the country free from corruption.The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office at the Secretariat, Prime Minister’s A...

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AI expansion could wipe out 5.6m jobs in Bangladesh: Debapriya

Prominent economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya on Thursday warned that artificial intelligence, robotics and rapid technological disruption could eliminate as many as 5.6 million jobs in Bangladesh, raising urgent questions about the country's readiness for a fast-shifting labour market.Speaking ...