Netherlands donates Tk 17cr life-saving drug to RMCH
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital received Alteplase, a revolutionary thrombolytic drug valued at nearly Tk 17 crore, as a donation from the Netherlands.
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BRTA compensates 24 Chattogram victim families
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority has given Tk 1.8 crore in compensation to the families of 24 individuals who lost their lives in road accidents in Chattogram.
Abdul Jabbar鈥檚 death anniv today
Today is the eighth anniversary of the death of freedom fighter and Independence Award-winning singer Abdul Jabbar.
Thai court sacks PM over Cambodia phone call row
Thailand鈥檚 Constitutional Court sacked prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet on Friday over her handling of the country鈥檚 border row with Cambodia, throwing the kingdom into political turmoil.
US to refuse visas to Palestinian officials to attend UNGA
The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month鈥檚 UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.
Danger lurks in manholes as covers stolen
A university student had a close shave about three weeks ago when he almost fell into an open manhole opposite the truck stand at Dholaikhal in Old Town of Dhaka.
Balla Land Port operation halted before launch
The government has suspended operations of the Balla Land Port in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj, despite it being constructed at a cost of Tk 50 crore.
Road safety campaigns utterly fail
The road safety campaigns implemented by the authorities concerned in the past six financial years until FY24 utterly failed amid a surge in fatal road accidents in the country.
Families of victims聽still cry for justice
The families of the victims of enforced disappearances during the Awami League regime are still crying for justice, as many of them are still missing, many returned from secret detention, and many were found dead after their disappearance.
India growth beats forecasts, but tariff concerns cloud outlook
India鈥檚 economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the April-June quarter, official data showed Friday, although US tariff concerns have clouded the outlook for the remaining fiscal year.
Tariff exemption for small packages entering US ends
The United States on Friday ended tariff exemptions on small packages entering the country from abroad, in a move that has sparked concern among small businesses and warnings of consumer price hikes.
AB Bank, BB launch entrepreneurship dev programme
AB Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 SME and Special Programmes Department under SICIP project, has inaugurated a month-long 鈥楨ntrepreneur Development Programme鈥� in Barisal.
Community Bank signs deal with IFAD Motors
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed an agreement with IFAD Motors Limited recently at the bank鈥檚 head office in the capital, said a press release.
Japan pledges $68b investment in India
Japan pledged Friday to invest $68 billion in India during a visit by prime minister Narendra Modi to Tokyo, as the two countries agreed to deepen security ties.
NCT sets container handling record
Chittagong Port has set a new record for container handling in a single day at the New Mooring Container Terminal, according to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Navy on Friday.
NBR chair warns officials against locking BINs arbitrarily
National Board of Revenue chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has cautioned NBR officials against arbitrarily locking importers鈥� and exporters鈥� business identification numbers out of mere suspicion.
Atletico playing catch-up after poor start
Atletico Madrid overhauled their squad this summer in the hope of being able to compete with giants Barcelona and Real Madrid for the Spanish title but have started La Liga with one point from a possible six.
Alexander-Arnold dropped by England
Trent Alexander-Arnold was dropped by England as coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday handed first call-ups to Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
Bangladesh,聽 Bhutan draw prompts India鈥檚 title win
Bangladesh were held to a 1-1 draw by hosts Bhutan, prompting India to win the SAFF Under-17 Women鈥檚 Championship 2025 title after their 5-0 victory over Nepal on Friday鈥檚 second match at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.
DU central mosque to be rebuilt with Turkish support
The central mosque of Dhaka University will be reconstructed with financial assistance from Turkey鈥檚 IDDEF, a non-profit Islamic organisation based in Istanbul.
Liverpool, City face Madrid in CL
Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season鈥檚 Champions League while title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday鈥檚 draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� trail despite Shahadat鈥檚 fight
Shahadat Hossain鈥檚 unbeaten 42 helped Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� to recover from a precarious 6-2 in the second innings, but they were still trailing by 160 runs on the second day of the four-day match against South Australia in DXC Arena in Darwin on Thursday.聽
Bangladesh make dismal start in Asia Cup
Bangladesh hockey team suffered a 4-1 defeat to Malaysia in the 12th AHF Men鈥檚 Asia Cup opener at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India on Friday.
Tigers begin busy schedule with Netherlands T20Is
The Bangladesh national team will begin their busy schedule with the three-match T20I series against the Netherlands, starting today at the Sylhet International Stadium.聽
50 hurt as JP, Gono Odhikar clash in city
More than 50 people were injured as a clash broke out between activists of Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad in front of the JP central office at Bijoynagar in Dhaka city on Friday evening.
Crimes of enforced disappearances
AUGUST 30 is International Day of the Disappeared. A day not only for prayers and tears, but also a day to denounce, loudly demand justice and renew the vow to never lose hope. Enforced disappearances are continuing offences. They may span days, months and...
Trump moves to block $5b in foreign aid
US president Donald Trump has moved to block $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said Friday 鈥� raising the likelihood of a federal shutdown as Democrats oppose the policy.
Trump withdraws Kamala Harris鈥� Secret Service protection
US president Donald Trump has canceled former vice president Kamala Harris鈥檚 Secret Service protection, officials said Friday, in the Republican鈥檚 most high-profile move of its kind against his political rivals.
Indonesia protests erupt after driver killed by police vehicle
Protests erupted across several Indonesian cities on Friday in anger at the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle, as officers responded with tear gas and the president called for calm.