- ACC seeks documents from BCB to investigate against Papon
- Govt preparing a new visa policy, placed the draft to cabinet
- Developing highly skilled professional diplomats very important: Shama
- 160 gold bars seized in Dhaka airport
- Portugal declares state of alert as extreme heat grips country
- July Shaheed Memorial Meeting on Saturday, PM to attend
- PM unveils book on President Ziaur Rahman
- ‘Think twice’: Iran’s army warns against any ‘miscalculation’ by US, Israel
- Govt won’t tolerate any attempt to damage country’s image: Home Minister
- 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
Study finds unequal access to chronic pain rehabilitation
Access to specialised rehabilitation for chronic pain is not equal, with education, age, sex and region of birth influencing who receives treatment, according to a new study by the University of Gothenburg. The study analysed data from 39,346 patients referred to specialised pain care in Sweden...
China rolls out red carpet for Tarique Rahman
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in China on Monday night from Kuala Lumpur, concluding his two-day official visit to Malaysia. A special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the prime minister and his spouse Zubaida Rahman landed at Dalian Zhoushuizi...
Messi’s clash with Algeria captain sparks ‘100% a red card’ debate
Argentinas FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign kicked off with huge excitement as fans were eager to watch Lionel Messi back on the biggest stage once again. The Argentina star stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria, also drawing level with Miroslav Kloses all-time World...
Bangladesh’s AI Future Depends on Building People, Not Just Technology
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant idea or a futuristic concept. It is already reshaping economies, industries, and labor markets across the world. Governments are rethinking competitiveness. Businesses are redesigning operations. Workers are beginning to feel the impact of tools that...
Hospital itself now in ICU, says Sunsila Jabrin in Parliament
Sunsila Jabrin, a reserved-seat member of parliament, told Parliament that Sherpur Sadar Hospital is in such a poor state that the hospital itself is now in ICU. Raising the issue under Rule 71 during Sundays budget session, she said the hospital, which serves around 1.7 million people in...
Body formed over fire at Shahjalal Airport cargo area
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said a five-member investigation committee has been formed to determine the actual cause of the fire at the cargo complex of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Rashiduzzaman Millat said the affected cargo warehouse was...
Flight services continue as usual after HSIA cargo fire
A fire that broke out in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital on Friday night was brought under control within minutes and did not affect flight operations, officials said. The fire incident at the Cargo Village has had no impact on flight operations at...
Oil and LNG cargo ships sail from Hormuz toward Pakistan, China
Two liquefied natural gas tankers are exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, heading to Pakistan and China, while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, shipping data showed, Reuters reported. The US-Israeli war on Iran...
Gold prices up by Tk2,158 per bhori
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has decided to increase the gold prices by Tk2,158 per bhori ahead of Eid, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk238,121. According to a press release issued by the BAJUS on Monday (25 May) morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at...
No measles vaccine stock was available when govt took office, says health minister
Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain said no stock of measles vaccine was available when the BNP-led government assumed office, blaming disruptions in routine immunization programs and vaccine shortages for the current measles outbreak. He made the remarks on Sunday while addressing the...
Spain to advance social media and AI regulations despite Big Tech pressure
Spain will move ahead with new regulations aimed at making social media platforms and artificial intelligence systems safer, despite strong lobbying pressure from the tech industry, Digital Transformation Minister Óscar López told Reuters. The profit of four tech companies cannot come at the...
China launches Tianzhou-10 cargo craft to send space station supplies
China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-10 from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Monday morning to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-10, blasted off at 8:14 a.m. (Beijing Time)...
PM praises college student Wakimul’s smart car
A specially designed smart car developed by college student and physically challenged innovator Wakimul Islam attracted the attention and appreciation from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The programme was held in Tejgaon on Saturday. Tarique Rahman visited the demonstration and praised the...
Google’s Gemini brings conversational AI and smarter control to cars
Your car is about to get a lot more conversational. Google is rolling out its AI assistant Gemini to vehicles powered by Google built-in, marking a significant upgrade over the existing Google Assistant. The shift brings more natural interactions, deeper vehicle integration, and smarter on-the-go...
US low-cost airline goes out of business as fuel prices soar
US air carrier Spirit Airlines says its going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately. A victim of soaring jet fuel prices caused by the Iran war, the airline filed for bankruptcy twice in less than two years. Efforts to secure a government bailout failed with about...
Social Welfare Minister urges awareness, prevention to tackle heart disease
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Mohammad Zahid Hossain has underscored the need for greater public awareness, healthier lifestyles and stronger preventive measures to combat heart disease in Bangladesh, reports UNB. He made the remarks while inaugurating a...
US ‘running out of cards’ in economic standoff with Iran
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the US has exhausted much of its leverage in an economic confrontation with Iran, arguing that Tehran still holds significant cards to play, Tasnim News Agency reported. In a post on his X account on Sunday night, Qalibaf outlined the...
PM pledges LPG cards, free education up to degree level for women
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the government would introduce LPG gas cards for women and mothers to help ease household energy difficulties, referring to ongoing gas supply problems. He added that every promise made to the people will be fulfilled in full as long as his...
Netrokona-5 MP besieged, car vandalized; BNP blamed
Masum Mostofa, the member of parliament from Netrokona-5 (Purbadhala), was attacked, his car vandalised, and he was briefly held hostage on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 6:00pm at Giripath Filling Station in the Atkapara area on the ShyamganjBirishiri road. Police later rescued...
Cabinet clears bill to end MPs’ duty-free car privilege
The Cabinet on Thursday approved in principle the draft bill of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Allowances) (Amendment) Act, 2026, scrapping the duty-free vehicle facility for lawmakers in view of the current economic realities. The approval was given at the fifth Cabinet meeting...
Interns resume duties after 24-hour strike at RMCH
Intern doctors at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital have resumed duties after a 24-hour strike, following assurances from hospital authorities regarding their safety and demands. The interns returned to work after holding a press conference at around 9:00am on Wednesday. Hospital sources said...
Intern doctors strike at RMCH after alleged attacks
Intern doctors at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital launched a 24-hour strike and human chain protest on Tuesday, alleging attacks and harassment on colleagues. The program was held in front of the hospitals administrative building from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., organized by the Intern Doctors...
China condemns US seizure of Iranian cargo ship
China has expressed concern over the forced interception of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship by the US, urging all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement in a responsible manner, Reuters reported. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is sensitive and complicated, Chinas Foreign Ministry...
Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign begins tomorrow
The government is set to launch a nationwide emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign from Monday to contain an ongoing outbreak, reports BSS. The programme aims to vaccinate around 1.8 crore (18 million) children aged between six and 59 months. Vaccination will be administered daily from...
Health cards to be launched by June, says Health Minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Shakhawat Husain on Tuesday said health cards will be launched by June this year as part of the governments efforts to strengthen healthcare services, reports UNB. We expect to move the nation forward in the new year. Allocation for the health sector...
Disaster minister undergoes treatment at Evercare Hospital
Disaster Management and Relief Minister and Organisational Secretary of BNPs Rangpur Division Asadul Habib Dulu has been admitted into Evercare Hospital in the capital for treatment, reports Daily Sun. The minister was admitted into the hospital around 4:10pm on Saturday, sources said. Asadul...
Govt to roll out animal vaccination cards with icddr,b support
A new initiative to strengthen animal health systems and reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases is underway in Bangladesh, as the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) and the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) move to introduce animal vaccination cards for...
SSC candidates to get admit card at least 7 days ahead of exam
Dhaka Education Board has asked all heads of educational institutions to ensure that admit cards are handed over to examinees at least seven days before the commencement of the examinations, reports BSS. The directive was issued on Wednesday through an official order signed by the Controller of...