January 14, 2025

Cattle Farming Changes Life of Haor Women

Austagram: Cattle and duck farming in haor areas is becoming a profitable occupation for impoverished women, transforming the lives of many. Among these women is Shahara Khatun, a housewife from Austagram upazila in Kishoreganj district, who has achie…

Two Dengue Patients Die in Last 24 Hours

Dhaka: Two dengue patients died while 31 were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. “During the period, four patients were hospitalised in Chattogram, seven in Barishal division, seven in Dhaka …

BNP Urges Interim Government to Hold National Elections Mid-Year

Dhaka: An emergency meeting of the Standing Committee of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was held this evening at its Party Chairperson’s political office at Gulshan. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting virtually from Londo…

BIMSTEC SG Visits Nepal, Discusses Regional Connectivity

Kathmandu: BIMSTEC Secretary General (SG) Indra Mani Pandey visited Nepal last week and engaged in discussions on regional cooperation, visa matters, and connectivity among member states. During his visit, SG Pandey met with Nepal’s foreign minister, …

DMP to Probe Within One Hour of Filing GD

Dhaka: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzatat Ali has announced that a primary investigation must be conducted within an hour of filing a general diary (GD) at any police station. This directive aims to ensure timely responses to cit…

Begum Zia’s Condition Much Better Now: Mirza Fakhrul

Dhaka: BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is reportedly in a much-improved state after being admitted to London Clinic in the UK. ‘Our Madam, Begum Khaleda Zia, the beloved leader of the country and the symbol of Bangladesh’s …

BPC to Procure 1.30 Lakh Tonnes of Diesel from India

Dhaka: Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has announced plans to procure 1.30 lakh tonnes of diesel from India to meet the fuel demands in the northwestern region of the country, officials reported today. The import will be facilitated through a g…