Dhaka: The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) has signed an agreement to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of second Jamuna and Padma bridges, aimed at improving the country’s transport system, enhancing regional connectivity, and provid…
Sylhet: A young woman was reportedly gang-raped after being held captive for 13 days at a house near the Kanaighat border in Sylhet. This incident occurred after she was pushed back into Bangladesh from India. Police have detained Naim Uddin, a 22-yea…
Dhaka: Putting emphasis on the introduction of the e-Parliament system, the Library Committee of the 13th Parliament on Thursday decided to seek opinions of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition through the Speaker over the issue. The de…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has announced a rise in the domestic gold price following three consecutive reductions, increasing the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 5,482 per bhori. This adjustment brings the cost of 22-carat gold, VAT i…
Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today announced that the government is actively developing an integrated reform plan aimed at revitalizing Bangladesh’s leather industry. The initiative seeks to reclaim the industry’s global market st…
Dhaka: President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today extended his heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the Hindu community in Bangladesh on the occasion of Janmashtami, to be celebrated tomorrow. In a message issued here today, the President urged a…
Dhaka: Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam today sought stakeholders’ cooperation and suggestions to finalise three cyber-related laws, stressing the need for strong laws and public awareness to protect peop…
Halishahar: Bangladesh Coast Guard has thwarted an attempt to smuggle out fertilizers to Myanmar and arrested three suspected smugglers, seizing 11 tonnes of the plant food from their possession.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Coast Guar…
Cumilla: An initiative has been taken in Cumilla to preserve the memory of Language Movement pioneer and renowned politician martyr Dhirendranath Datta and highlight his contributions to the new generation. The initiative includes establishing a libra…