Govt to launch dialysis services in 59 hospitals by next year

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said an initiative has been taken to expand dialysis services in government hospitals across the country, with a plan ...

Filipino woman among 4 killed in missile strike on Israel’s Haifa

A Filipino national residing in Israel’s port city of Haifa was among four people killed in a missile attack on Sunday, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed.In a statement ...

CAB forms human chain protesting edible oil shortage, places five-point demand

Consumer rights body Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Wednesday formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club protesting what it called an artificial shortage of edible ...

US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan

US President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran in the early hours of Wednesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours ...

Internet service may face disruption for three days from Thursday

Internet service across the country may face disruption for three consecutive days from Thursday due to maintenance work, Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) said on Wednesday.The consortium of the country’s ...

Boost scientific research to increase hilsa production, says Fisheries and Livestock Minister

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid on Wednesday stressed the need for intensified scientific research to boost hilsa production in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on conserving jatka ...

Delhi to consider Dhaka’s request for increased diesel, fertiliser supply ‘favourably’

Bangladesh on Wednesday thanked the Indian government for the recent supply of diesel and requested an increased volume of diesel and fertiliser supply to Bangladesh while the Indian side indicated ...

Parliament passes bill to revamp public procurement law

The Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in Parliament on Thursday as the government moves to modernise the nation's public purchasing framework.Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury placed and ...

Gold price drops by Tk 4,432 per bhori

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 4,432 per bhori within 24 hours of the latest hike, as the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) announced a fresh ...

Dhaka pilots blended learning in schools from Saturday

The government has decided to introduce a hybrid learning system – combining online and in-person classes – on a trial basis in selected educational institutions in the capital, beginning on ...