Bangladesh U17s impress in qualifiers despite loss to China
Bangladesh bowed out of the AFC U17 Asian Cup after a 4-0 defeat to hosts China in their final qualifying fixture on Sunday, but the boys can return home proud…
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HIV cases rise in Bangladesh as stigma, funding cuts, service gaps deepen crisis
A 45-year-old medical professional at a renowned private hospital in Bangladesh was terminated from her job after testing HIV positive, despite senior hospital authorities and government officials being aware of…
Former Secretary Mohammad Ayub Mia made chairman of Sammilito Islami Bank
The official journey of the new state-owned bank ‘Sammilito Islami Bank PLC’ has begun with the merger of five long-suffering Shariah-based banks. The final licence of the bank was approved…
Dhaka Metro Rail services temporarily halted after teen found on train roof
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has temporarily halted metro rail services after a teenager was spotted standing on the roof of a train. The incident, confirmed in a post…
How illicit funds escape Bangladesh
The Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, and Offshore Leaks revealed dozens of Bangladeshi individuals and entities linked to foreign money laundering. These include prominent business figures, politicians, and government officials. Many…
Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains unchanged
The health condition of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who is receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, remains largely unchanged, party leaders and members of her…
Isak scores for Liverpool to sink West Ham, Man Utd beat Palace
Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday. Isak had failed to score in his…
Govt will ensure justice for deprived armed forces personnel
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the government will ensure justice for members of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force who were subjected to discrimination and persecution under…
‘Awami League found collectively involved in BDR killings; Taposh identified as main coordinator’
The National Independent Commission investigating the brutal killings during the 2009 BDR mutiny has submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, identifying the Awami League as collectively involved…
3 killed in clash over land dispute in Kurigram
At least three people, including a woman, were killed and at least ten others injured in a clash over a land dispute at Dhaniganj Gagla area of Santoshpur union under…