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Road accidents kill 583 in April: report

At least 583 people were killed and 1,202 more injured in 567 road crashes in the country in April, said a Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh report published on Tuesday...

IUB Career, Networking Day attracts 60 companies

Independent University, Bangladesh held its annual Career and Networking Day on Tuesday, drawing participation from nearly 60 organisations spanning a wide range of industries...

AAUB ranks 18th in international competition

Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh, for the first time, participated in the Design/Build/Fly competition, organised by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics from April 2025 10 to 13 in Arizona, USA, and secured 18th place in the design report and 36th place overall...

JCD men hand over BCL activist to police 

Leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, detained an activist of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, student wing of the Awamil League, and handed him over to the police...

JICA, DU arrange 5th JICA chair lecture

Japan International Cooperation Agency and the department of Japanese studies at the University of Dhaka collaborated to organise the 5th JICA chair lecture on the ‘History and future of nursing in Japan and Bangladesh,’ on DU campus Tuesday...

Mujibur, Mahmuda elected president, general secretary of BLA-UK

Lawyers Muhammad Mujibur Rahman and Mahmuda Chowdhury have been declared as the president and the general secretary of the council of the Bangladesh Law Society UK recently...

Bangladesh to keep contact with Arakan Army:  Khalilur

National security adviser and chief adviser’s high representative on Rohingya issue and priority matters Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday said that Bangladesh would keep in touch with anyone required for the country’s interest, no matter if anyone took it otherwise...

Beyond skin deep

IN TODAY’S Bangladesh, the concept of beauty has undergone a troubling transformation. It is no longer associated with character, confidence, or individual charm. Instead, it is increasingly defined by surface-level appearance — filtered photos, cosmetic routines and narrow ideals shaped by social media and celebrity culture. This shift is more than a trend; it’s...

No justice without clean hands

CORRUPTION in Bangladesh is no longer just a political nuisance, it is an existential crisis. It undermines governance, distorts economic growth and erodes public trust in institutions. From the corridors of power to everyday interactions, corruption has embedded itself so deeply in society that many now see it as an unavoidable reality rather than a crime...

Modern slavery

Emerging women begin series with defeat

Bangladesh emerging women’s cricket team began their three-match one-day series against their South African counterparts with a five-wicket defeat at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday.

Current account deficit decreases to $659m

Bangladesh’s current account deficit narrowed significantly in the first nine months of the 2024-25 financial year, mainly due to a robust increase in remittance inflows, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank...

Tigers remain ‘closed doors’ in training

The Bangladesh national cricket team remained almost ‘closed doors’ for the second day running on Tuesday as they started the preparation camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur ahead of their tour to the UAE and Pakistan later this month.

Businesses offer Tk 550cr for LNG import: Hatem

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Mohammad Hatem said that the industrialist have proposed the government to provide Tk 550 crore to import liquefied natural gas to address the ongoing gas issues in the country’s garment and textile sector...

Pvt sector credit growth rises to 7.57pc

The private sector credit growth in Bangladesh increased to 7.57 per cent in March after hitting 21 years’ low in the previous month, according to available data...

50 citizens express concern over demand to cancel women’s reform commission

Fifteen citizens, including activists, academics, lawyers and journalists on Tuesday expressed their concern over some Islamist groups and parties’ demand to cancel the Women Affairs Reform Commission and called on the government to clarify its position immediately.

FIFA clears Shamit to represent Bangladesh

Canada-based Bangladeshi footballer Shamit Shome has been cleared by FIFA on Tuesday to represent Bangladesh in international football, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation vice-president Fahad Karim.

PBPLC to host training for entrepreneurs

Pubali Bank PLC has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Bank to implement an entrepreneurship development programme titled ‘Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme’ under the Finance Division, said a press release...

Berger to offer EBL cardholders exclusive benefits

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has signed an agreement with Eastern Bank PLC to offer EBL cardholders exclusive preferential rates and benefits on painting and interior design services, said a press release...

Prof Yunus seeks Dhaka-Ottawa stronger investment ties

Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Representative Paul Thoppil on Tuesday called on Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.

Barrister Mujibur, advocate Mahmuda elected as president, general secretary of BLA-UK

Barrister Muhammad Mujibur Rahman and advocate Mahmuda Chowdhury have been declared as the president and the general secretary of the council of the Bangladesh Law Society UK recently.

No surgery needed for Taskin

Taskin Ahmed will not need surgery as the pacer has been recommended for non-surgical treatment of his Achilles tendon problem, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Naogaon’s Nak Fazli mango gets GI recognition

Nak Fazli, a high-quality mango variety produced in Naogaon district, has been recognised as a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh interim govt chief urges youths to participate more in politics

Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged young people to participate more in political activities to translate their dreams into realities and bring meaningful changes to their respective societies.

Efforts under way to enhance legal immigration in Italy: adviser

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said that efforts are under way to expand legal immigration across European countries, including Italy.

Atomic Energy Commission employees hold gathering, submits memorandum

The scientists and staff of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission held a mass gathering at its head office at Agargaon in Dhaka on Sunday to press home their 11-point demand, including restoring autonomy of the commission. 

Ordinance okayed to scrap 9 CSA provisions

The government on Tuesday approved a draft of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, scrapping nine provisions that were remnants of the much talked about Digital Security Act and Cyber Security Act.

Azhar’s lawyer questions war crimes trial fairness

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned until May 8 the hearing on a petition filed by condemned war criminal and Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam seeking a review of the court’s earlier decision upholding his death sentence...

Chinmoy Das shown arrested in 4 more cases

Former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran, has been shown arrested in four more cases.

Hefazat expresses regret for ‘objectionable’ remarks

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh expressed regret for ‘objectionable’ remarks on Tuesday, a day after the organisation was served a legal notice over the allegation of calling members of the women affairs reform commission ‘prostitutes’ publicly...