General

Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai Awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Stockholm:Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan have been jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis, solving a mystery that has pu…

Prime Minister Pledges Equal Rights for All Citizens

Dhaka:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has declared his government’s commitment to ensuring equal rights and dignity for every citizen, regardless of their religion, caste, class, profession, or community.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the …

Court Sentences 13 in Mymensingh Murder Case

Mymensingh:A court has sentenced three individuals to death and ten others to life imprisonment for the murder of farmer Shafiqul Islam Sabir in 2015 in Nandail upazila.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the verdict was delivered by Judge Md…

Government Announces Three-Day Holiday for Durga Puja

Dhaka:A notification has been issued by the Ministry of Public Administration declaring a three-day government holiday for the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja. The holiday will span October 20, 21, and 22, covering Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Ac…

WHO and Bangladesh Discuss New Health Cooperation Strategy

Dhaka:Representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) Bangladesh office met with State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit at the Bangladesh Secretariat to discuss the country’s health sector.

According to Bangladesh Sangba…

September Sees a Rise in Bangladesh’s Inflation Rates

Dhaka:The point-to-point inflation rate in Bangladesh increased to 8.34 percent in September 2026, up from 8.26 percent in August, as reported by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

According to United News of Bangladesh, this rise in overall…