House help gives confessional statement
Domestic worker Ayesha Akter has confessed before a court in connection with the murder of a mother and her daughter in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area, following an earlier confession by her…
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Osman Hadi’s condition extremely critical, says Singapore foreign minister
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has described Sharif Osman Hadi’s condition as “extremely critical.” Balakrishnan called Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at 9:40pm on Wednesday and breifed him on…
CARE Bangladesh pushes for climate-smart financing at national dialogue
CARE Bangladesh has called for a shift from traditional humanitarian aid to long-term, investment-driven climate solutions, hosting a national dialogue in Dhaka on Wednesday held at a city hotel focused on climate adaptation and impact investment. The event brought…
Security measures stepped up ahead of Christmas, New Year’s eve
Police have stepped up security measures ahead of Christmas, the principal religious festival of the Christian community, and New Year’s Eve. A meeting on security and law and order arrangements…
Nationwide vandalism of sculptures, no restoration initiative yet
A national heritage crisis persists as scores of sculptures across Bangladesh remain vandalized with no visible plans for restoration. Travelers from Dhaka to Savar can still spot the crumpled remains…
India consistently downplayed Bangladesh’s role in Liberation War
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday accused India of consistently downplaying Bangladesh’s contribution to the 1971 Liberation War, stressing that victory would not have been possible without the…
Putin says Russia will certainly achieve its goals in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Moscow would “certainly” achieve its goals in the offensive in Ukraine, including seizing the territories it claims are its own, amid a flurry…
Ex-army officer Ziaul Ahsan faces ICT charges
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday formally took cognizance of charges against Major General (retd) Ziaul Ahsan in a case involving crimes against humanity over more than 100 enforced…
Expedite resolution process in interest of depositors
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H Mansur has directed the board of directors of Sammilito Islami Bank PLC to expedite the resolution process quickly and effectively by giving top priority…
Rethinking the future of mosquito control
Bangladesh is once again in the grip of a severe dengue and chikungunya crisis in 2025. Hospitals are overwhelmed, fever wards are full, and doctors are working tirelessly. Families live…