Dhaka: Religious leaders, rights advocates, and citizens from different faith communities gathered on Thursday to protest against ongoing wars, conflicts, and attacks targeting religious minorities and places of worship worldwide. They participated in…
Narayanganj: A pink-coloured albino buffalo, weighing around 700kg and named ‘Donald Trump,’ has become a major attraction in Narayanganj ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The animal is being raised at Rabeya Agro Farm in the Paikpara area of Narayanganj city whe…
Dhaka: International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has mourned the death of Dr Abdul Majid Molla, one of the pioneering researchers behind Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and Rice ORS, and a distinguished figure in paedi…
Dhaka: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has apprehended a former salesman in connection with the theft of a substantial amount of gold from a jewellery firm at Bashundhara City Shopping Complex. This arrest follows ongoing investi…
Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for a maiden Saudi Pro League title was put on hold in dramatic fashion on Tuesday after a late own-goal saw Al-Nassr settle for a 1-1 draw against rivals Al-Hilal. Al-Nassr appeared to have the victory secured, holdi…
Dhaka: Police Week 2026 concluded on Wednesday with a firm commitment to transforming the Bangladesh Police into a modern, technology-driven, and pro-people force. The four-day event, held under the theme “My Police, My Country, Bangladesh First,” end…
Dhaka: Speakers at a round-table discussion here on Wednesday said the country’s current Parliament has created renewed public expectations for democratic governance, though its long-term success will depend on performance, inclusiveness, and institut…
Dhaka: While Bangladesh’s agriculture and manufacturing sectors showed signs of expansion in April, other key segments of the economy, particularly construction, continued to contract, leaving businesses in sectors like steel struggling to stay afloat…
Dhaka: Processed and ultra-processed foods, including packaged snacks and processed meat, are among the leading contributors to excessive salt intake in Bangladesh, speakers said at an awareness seminar on Wednesday.
According to United News of Ban…