- Bangladesh-China ties reach new heights: FM
- Milon orders installation of CCTV cameras in every HSC exam hall
- A Call for Objective Assessment and Accountability of the Interim Government
- Zahid calls for integrated effort to build sustainable organ transplant system
- Bangladesh-China trade could drop to 24 hours via Myanmar corridor
- Govt. takes project to bring special children under health coverage: Muhit
- Proposed budget outlines roadmap for reviving devastated economy: Altaf Chowdhury
- 'New taxes could cripple the housing sector'
- JS unanimously adopts motion thanking PM Tarique Rahman for China, Malaysia visits
- 7 more child deaths push measles toll to 709
- Every child with disabilities will be under Govt healthcare: Muhit
- Bangladesh calls for development-centred WTO reform
- Injured Leckie and Italiano ruled out as Australia prepare for Egypt clash
- 'PM’s China, Malaysia visits set benchmark for Bangladesh’s global engagement'
- 'Roid' released across 31 US cities
- PM offers ‘Munajat’ at parents' graves on returning home
- BGB foils BSF's push-in attempt at Habiganj border
- US stocks trim losses as oil falls and investors buy the dip
- US Embassy issues new warning to nonimmigrant visa holders
- Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout
Canal encroachers must vacate voluntarily or face legal action: CCC Mayor
Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation Dr Shahadat Hossain on Wednesday said that people who have encroached on canals must vacate them voluntarily; otherwise, legal action will be taken against them, reports BSS. He made the remarks while inaugurating various canal and stream excavation projects...
Protest disrupts traffic near Mexico’s World Cup stadium
A protest blocked an avenue leading to Mexico Citys Azteca Stadium for hours on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue, AFP reported. As football fans flood into tournament, co-hosted by the United States and Canada, Mexico is grappling with chaotic teacher protests...
Basketball Federation officials visit world-class court at Bashundhara Sports City
In a significant development for basketball in Bangladesh, senior officials of the Bangladesh Basketball Federation visited the state-of-the-art wooden basketball court at Bashundhara Sports City, expressing optimism about its potential to elevate the sport in the country. The delegation...
DSCC removed 23,791 tonnes of qurbani wastes
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has removed approximately 23,791 tonnes of Qurbani waste from different areas of the city under its jurisdiction over the past two days. The wastes were dumped at the Matuail Landfill, said a press lease of the DSCC. It said a total of 14,814 tonnes of...
PM suspends two city officials over waste on Dhaka roads
Two regional executive officers of Dhaka North and South City Corporations were temporarily suspended on Friday on the orders of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman over the accumulation of sacrificial waste and garbage on city roads. The Prime Minister directed that both officials be attached to the...
Police, RAB, city authorities working together to secure cattle markets: State minister
State Minister for Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam said government agencies and law enforcement authorities were working together to ensure safety and a comfortable trading environment at cattle markets in the capital ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. He made...
Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City
Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade that transformed English football, reports BSS. Guardiola guided City to 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the clubs only Champions League, over the past...
Why is it not illegal to allocate space for hawkers on the sidewalk? HC questions
The High Court issued a rule on Tuesday asking why the allocation of streets and sidewalks in Dhaka to hawkers should not be declared illegal and unconstitutional. The order was passed by a High Court bench led by Justice Bhishmadev Chakrabortty. The court specifically questioned why the...
DNCC launches country's largest Miyawaki urban forest project
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched on Monday the countrys largest urban forest initiative using the Miyawaki method to restore ecological balance amid growing air, water and soil pollution in the capital. The project was inaugurated through tree plantation at a designated green...
Bogura becomes country’s 13th city corporation after gazette publication
The government officially formed Bogura City Corporation by merging Bogura Municipality with several adjoining areas, making it the countrys 13th city corporation. The Local Government Division issued a notification on Thursday night, which was later published in the official gazette. In a...
Are city corporations being run in violation of the Constitution?
According to the Constitution of Bangladesh, sovereignty belongs to the people. Article 7 recognises the sovereignty of the people and states that the country shall be governed in accordance with their will. The responsibility for implementing that mandate has been entrusted to elected...
Katy Perry to headline SoFi Stadium show before USA’s World Cup opener
Katy Perry will headline a star-studded pregame show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, ahead of the United States opening match of the FIFA World Cup, organizers announced Friday, reports AP. The June 12 ceremony before the U.S. takes on Paraguay will feature performances by rappers...
Man City drop points in title race after shocking draw with Everton
Manchester Citys Premier League title hopes were dealt a crushing blow on Monday as they dropped precious points at Everton, relying on Jeremy Dokus strike deep in injury time to salvage a 3-3 draw, reports The Reuters. City, with 71 points from 34 games, trail leaders Arsenal by five points...
Extortion syndicates tighten grip on Gulistan
Gulistan, the commercial heart of Dhaka and one of the countrys busiest transport hubs, has effectively fallen under the control of organised extortion networks. For many ordinary people, the area has become synonymous with fear, as pavements and even sections of major roads are no longer freely...
Messi goal not enough as Miami collapse in 4-3 loss to Orlando
Lionel Messis Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to fall 4-3 to Orlando City on Saturday and remain in search of a first win at their new Nu Stadium. Miami appeared to be on their way in Argentine superstar Messis 100th match with the South Florida side, reports BSS. But Orlando scored the...
Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated
Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday, reports BSS. The defeat confirmed the Clarets third Premier League relegation in five seasons, consigning them to the Championship alongside Wolves...
Iran says tanker managed to run US blockade
Irans army says an Iranian tanker managed to enter the countrys territorial waters last night, despite repeated threats from the US military, Al Jazeera reported. Despite multiple warnings and threats from the naval task force of the US Army the Iranian oil tanker Sili City, with the...
Services must reach people’s doorsteps quickly: DSCC administrator
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator and freedom fighter Md. Abdus Salam has called on officials and employees to remain active round the clock to ensure prompt delivery of services to city residents. Public service is the core responsibility of the City Corporation, and everyone...
City Sugar gets approval for Tk1,300cr mortgage-backed bond
City Sugar Industries Limited, a concern of City Group, has received regulatory approval to raise Tk1,300 crore through a three-year zero-coupon bond. The approval was granted by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) at a meeting on Monday. The proposed bond will be secured...