Dhaka: The opposition 11-party alliance, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced its plans for a significant long march from the capital towards Rangpur on September 19. The march aims to press for a seven-point demand, which includes the implementation…
Dhaka: A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking directives to stop the production and broadcast of films and dramas centred solely on romance and love, alleging that excessive romantic content is contributing to moral degradation amo…
Dhaka: A two-day ‘Nazrul Dance Festival 2026’, organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as part of the Nazrul Barsha celebrations, is underway at the academy featuring dance performances inspired by the works and philosophy of National Poet Kazi Naz…
Dhaka: Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on Sunday emphasized that misdeeds will not go unpunished even if they are committed outside the country, reinforcing the notion that both ‘evil and good’ forces are present both domestically and in…
Dhaka: Six people died of dengue and 1,561 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 149 in the country this year, according to the Director…
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday highlighted Bangladesh’s interest in diversifying exports to France, particularly in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, leather, ceramics, and jute products, and encouraged greater Fr…
Dhaka: Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan emphasized the necessity of an effective local government system to ensure that government services reach the doorstep of every citizen. He highlighted the imp…
Dhaka: Three children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday, raising the country’s combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1022 this year.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Dire…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday joined a meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture at the Bangladesh Secretariat to discuss the overall situation of the agriculture sector and various issues related to the ministry’s ongoing activities. Th…