Khulna: A series of two-day programmes was held here to strengthen international cooperation in cancer treatment, raise patient awareness, and disseminate information on modern treatment methods. The programmes were jointly organised by SEOC Healthcar…
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 today took cognisance of the formal charge submitted in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of college student Imam Hasan Taim in the capital’s Jatrabari area during the July Mass Uprising. …
Dhaka: The government has announced an extension of the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on Metro Rail services until June 30, 2026, as part of its strategy to promote the use of the nation’s modern and environmentally friendly mass transit system.
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Rangunia: A fire that broke out at Kaderia Para village in Rangunia upazila of the district this morning killed a woman and her granddaughter. The deceased were identified as Rumi Akter, 55, wife of Ruhul Amin, and her five-year-old granddaughter, Zan…
Rangpur: A large number of people have been forced to stay indoors, especially in the riverine char areas, for the second consecutive day today due to bone-chilling cold, clouds, and fog in the country’s northern region. Officials at Rangpur Met Offic…
Narsingdi: Police have arrested Manjur Elahi, chairman of Mirzapur Union Parishad (UP) under Raipura upazila of the district and finance secretary of the upazila unit of Bangladesh Awami League. He was arrested on Wednesday afternoon from the Mirzapur…
Dhaka: The revised budget for the current fiscal year 2025-26 has set the inflation target at 7 percent and the GDP growth rate at 5 percent. The government is hopeful that the targeted inflation rate would be achievable by the end of the fiscal year …
Khulna: Journalists in Khulna this afternoon formed a human chain protesting the attacks, vandalism and arson at the offices of the country’s two leading newspapers — Prothom Alo and The Daily Star– and demanding an end to harassment of media worker…
Paturia: Ferry movement on the Paturia-Daulatdia river route was suspended early this morning due to dense fog, disrupting communication with the southern districts of the country.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the suspension began at 6:…