- Measles-like symptoms claim 5 more lives in 24 hrs
- Bangladesh enacts new anti-online gambling law
- Palestinian Ambassador calls on PM's Foreign Affairs Advisor
- Mohammad Monirul Islam becomes ACC DG
- Nazrul's pen was sharp weapon against colonial rule, oppression: PM
- China's Z.ai stirs 'mini DeepSeek moment' with low-cost AI model GLM-5.2
- Dhaka-Beijing defence ties part of broader cooperation: Envoy
- Don't ignore Grade 1 fatty liver, experts urge
- Teachers must choose: Job or local elections
- Senegal robbed of victory, says Ibrahimovic
- Bangladesh urges stronger global cooperation against terrorism at UN
- Cabinet body to finalise draft amendments to Cyber Security Act
- Govt developing "Tree Monitoring App" to track afforestation
- PM urges protection of animals, inclusive and safe society
- Trauma centers remain idle across country
- 600 foreign journalists to cover funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei
- Health state minister, BIDA and NBR chiefs take up new roles
- Venezuela's death toll at least 2,295 as medical crisis widens
- Head teacher appointments cleared in 32,000 govt schools
- Gold price up Tk2,216 per bhori
Adolescent suicide risks reveal deepening mental health crisis in Bangladesh
I am in a state that feels like water overflowing from a glass I dont belong anywhere. No one wants me. These words, spoken quietly by Suma (pseudonym), came from a student who was found on the verge of a suicide attempt inside an educational institution in Dhaka. The incident unfolded during...
Bangladesh seeks new IMF loan program worth up to $5 billion
Bangladesh has started discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new loan program worth up to $5 billion, signaling a shift away from the countrys existing IMF arrangement amid disagreements over economic reform conditions. According to Finance Ministry sources, the government...
UN seeks $710.5m to meet needs of Rohingyas, host communities
The United Nations and its partners seek $710.5 million to meet the most critical needs of Rohingyas in the Coxs Bazar camps and on Bhasan Char, as well as local host communities, reports UNB. The UN and its 98 humanitarian partners, including 52 Bangladeshi organisations made the appeal on...
Govt moves to double scholarships at all education levels
The government has moved to double scholarship amounts at all levels of education in a bid to support marginal and meritorious students and help them cope with rising living costs. Under the new initiative, students receiving both merit- and general-category scholarshipsfrom primary to...
Saudi finance minister in Pakistan to show ‘economic support’
The Saudi finance minister was in Islamabad on Saturday in a show of economic support, reports AFP. A source familiar with the matter told the media that the visit took place days after Pakistan said it would return billions in loans to Riyadhs ally-turned-rival the UAE. Minister Mohammed...
Amazon to end support for older Kindles, sparking user backlash
Amazon has announced it will soon end support for older Kindle models, a decision that has sparked frustration among long-time users. In emails sent to customers, the company thanked them for their loyalty but said devices released in or before 2012 would stop receiving updates from May 20. As a...