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Air Chief Joins Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium in US

Honolulu: Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan joined the ‘2026 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium (PACS 26)’ held in Honolulu, Hawaii, during his visit to the United States from May 11 to 15.

According…

People Will Resist Land Grabbers: Farhad Hossain Azad

Panchagarh: State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad today emphasized the need for public resistance against land grabbers, stating that while land grabbing may benefit an individual, it harms the public. He made these remarks during the…

Bangladesh Closes in on Historic Series Sweep Against Pakistan

Sylhet: Bangladesh closed in on a historic series sweep over Pakistan as they need just three wickets to seal the deal in the second and final cricket Test. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed four wickets, bowling with passion and grit to reduce th…

FICCI Advocates for Predictable FDI Policy Framework

Dhaka: A delegation from the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Tuesday met Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury to discuss strategic priorities for the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Led by FICCI Preside…

Women MPs Vow Collective Action Against Tobacco in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Women Members of Parliament (MPs) from reserved seats have committed to a united effort against tobacco use in Bangladesh, aiming to protect public health and prevent future generations from the harmful impacts of tobacco consumption. This pled…

Measles: Death Toll Climbs to 475 with 11 More Deaths in 24 Hrs

Dhaka: Eleven more children died from measles and similar symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Tuesday, taking the total death toll to 475 since 15th March 2026. Of the new deaths, nine were confirmed as measles-related while the remaini…

Women Becoming Self-Reliant Through Livestock Farming in Rajshahi

Rajshahi: The trend of raising cows and goats among women from farming and day labourer families has increased in every village of the Barind region, including Rajshahi. Raising livestock in villages costs less as they are fed on green grass from Bari…