WB pledges $2b in new support for Bangladesh

The World Bank has committed to increasing its financial assistance to Bangladesh by providing up to $2 billion in new funding this fiscal year.

All deals inked during AL regime will be examined: Debapriya

Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, head of the white paper preparation committee on the economy, announced that all agreements made during the Awami League regime will be closely examined.

194 ‘deprived’ bureaucrats want promotion to joint secy

Some 194 'deprived' bureaucrats of 25 cadres of the Bangladesh Civil Service, BCS, have been demanding their promotion to the post of joint secretary...

September 26 frenzy: What's really behind the hype?

Lately, social media has been buzzing with speculation about September 26. Some claim it's a chance to become instantly rich, while others are joking about buying luxury cars.

Drug-resistant superbugs projected to kill 39 million by 2050

Infections of drug-resistant superbugs are projected to kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years, a global analysis predicted on Monday, with the researchers urging action to avoid this grim scenario...

Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks

Facebook owner Meta says it is banning several Russian state media networks, alleging they use deceptive tactics to carry out influence operations and evade detection on its platforms...

Atishi to be next Delhi CM, Kejriwal proposes name

Delhi minister Atishi pipped Kailash Gahlot to become the next Chief Minister of Delhi, two days after Arvind Kejriwal said he would step down from the top post. Atishi's name was proposed by Kejriwal at the meeting of the legislature party, and it was unanimously accepted by the AAP MLAs.

Germany to provide €1 billion to Bangladesh in 10 years

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said Germany will provide 1 billion Euro to Bangladesh in the next 10 years, including 15 million Euro this year, to develop its renewable energy sector.

Juba League man arrested for shooting students in Uttara

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Juba League activist Delwar Hossain Rubel in connection with a shooting incident involving students and civilians in Uttara.

Adviser orders crackdown on drug lords

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has directed the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) to step up efforts in targeting major drug traffickers and criminal masterminds.

Bangladesh expects budget support from WB this year: Adviser

Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said Bangladesh expects budget support from the World Bank (WB) within this year.

Garment worker killed in clash between two groups in Ashulia

A woman was killed and several others were injured in a clash between two groups of garment workers in Ashulia, Dhaka, on Tuesday. The deceased, Rokeya Begum, 35, an assistant sewing machine operator at Mascot Garments Limited, was a resident of Gudarhat village in Gaibandha Sadar upazila.

Mamata agrees to doctors’ demands, announces removal of Kolkata CP

Indian State of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal will be removed from his post.

10 Tips to Find the Best Mattress Manufacturer

Shyamal Dutta remanded in murder case

A Dhaka court has placed Shyamal Dutta, Editor of Bhorer Kagoj, on a seven-day remand in connection with the murder of a youth named Fazlu.

Housemaid murder: Mozammel, Shahriar on 7-day remand

A Dhaka court has placed Mozammel Haque Babu, CEO of Ekattor Television, and Shahriar Kabir, President of the Advisory Council of the Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, on a seven-day remand each in a case filed over the killing of housemaid Liza Akter.

Myanmar flooding death toll jumps to 226

The death toll from massive flooding in Myanmar in the wake of Typhoon Yagi has doubled to 226, as the UN warned as many as 630,000 people could be in need of help.

BNP’s rally this afternoon: Tarique to deliver ‘new message’

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold a rally in front of the party’s central office in Nayapaltan, Dhaka, at 2:30 pm on Tuesday to mark International Democracy Day. The party’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, will deliver a ‘new message’ to his leaders and activists at the rally, according to BNP leaders.

Yunus asks police, experts to find solutions to traffic problems

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has asked police and experts from the country’s top engineering university to find solutions to traffic congestions in the capital.

Shahriar Kabir arrested, to be produced in court today

Shahriar Kabir, President of the Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, was arrested from his residence in the capital’s Banani on Monday night.