May 12, 2026

We Must Take Care of Our Parents, Stresses Minister Zahid

Dhaka: Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister AZM Zahid Hossain today urged all to take care of parents and buy time for them in spite of busy schedules. “As long as we are alive, we must take care of our parents and create opportuniti…

BFTI to be Made Hub for Self-Reliant Trade Knowledge: Minister

Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced plans to transform the Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) into a modern, effective, and financially self-sustaining institution capable of strengthening the country’s international tra…

PM Seeks OIC Support in Resolving Rohingya Crisis

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday sought stronger support from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in resolving the Rohingya crisis, stressing the need for greater cooperation from the Muslim world on the issue. H…

Remittance Surges 56.4% to $1.44 Billion in 11 Days of May

Dhaka: Bangladesh has witnessed a significant spike in remittance inflows during the first 11 days of May, recording a staggering 56.4 percent growth to US$ 1.44 billion compared to the same period of last year. The surge bolsters the country’s foreig…

Missing Youth Found Dead in Pond in Netrakona

Netrakona: Police recovered the body of a man from a pond in Atpara upazila of Netrakona on Monday, a day after he went missing. The deceased was identified as Ontor Mia, 25, son of Kuddus Mia of Haripur village under Duoj union in the upazila.

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