National,Healthcare

Writ petition seeks probe into role of Prof Yunus, ex-advisers in measles vaccination campaign

A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking its directives to  investigate the role of former Chief Adviser of interim government Prof Yunus and 23 former advisers in measles vaccination progrmame.It also sought travel ban on  Prof Yunus and the former advisers.Barriste...

National,Business & Commerce,ICT

TP-Link plans large-scale investment, manufacturing in Bangladesh: MD

Managing Director of TP-Link Private Limited (SAARC) Lynn Wang has expressed strong interest in launching large-scale investment and manufacturing operations in Bangladesh.Taking advantage of the government’s business-friendly policies, the globally popular networking brand is now actively exp...

National,Politics,Education & Research,Crime, Law and Order Situation

25 students, cops injured in clash at DUET over joining of new VC

At least  25 people including five policemen were injured in a clash between two groups on Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) campus on Sunday centering the joining of newly appointed Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Mohammad Iqbal.The unrest began after a government appoint...

National,Diplomachy

Sudanese PM pays courtesy call on President Shahabuddin in London

Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Saturday paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, who is currently staying in the United Kingdom.The informal meeting took place this morning at the lobby of the Hilton Hotel in London, where the Sudanese Prime Minister inquired about ...

National,Diplomachy

Pranay Verma: “Our paths will cross again, somewhere, sometime”

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma and his wife, Manu Verma, hosted a reception at India House on Saturday to bid farewell to friends from the media amid conversations, shared memories, and music, saying these are the memories they will carry back to Brussels.Pranay Verma, ...

National

Probashi Card to be issued within 2 months: Expatriate Welfare Minister

Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has said that a special ‘Probashi Card’ offering various benefits for migrant Bangladeshis will be introduced within the next two months.He made the remarks at a seminar titled “Globalizing Sylhet”, he...

National,Business & Commerce

Rising costs drive Dhaka residents to subsidised TCB truck sales

As the cost of living continues to put pressure on household budgets, hundreds of people crowded around Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) truck sales across the capital on Saturday in search of essential commodities at subsidised prices.Photo: Tahiyat Nazifa Noor/UNBFrom early morning, long qu...

National,Sports,Cricket

Litton hits resilient century after Pakistan pacers trigger middle-order collapse

A magnificent, counter-attacking century from wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das rescued Bangladesh from a catastrophic middle-order collapse on the opening day of the second Test in Sylhet.While Litton stood tall with an unbeaten 109 off 136 balls, the day so far belonged to Pakistan’s discipline...

National,Politics

BNP-backed panel sweeps SCBA polls, wins 13 out of 14 posts

In a near-clean sweep, the BNP-backed panel secured 13 out of 14 posts in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election for the 2026-2027 term, while the Jamaat-backed panel won a member post.AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon of the Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Panel, also known as Blue Panel, was elected pre...

National,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Last survivor dies: N’ganj gas blast claims entire family of five

The last surviving victim of the devastating gas explosion in Narayanganj’s Fatullah has died at a hospital in Dhaka, completing a heartbreaking tragedy that claimed the lives of all five members of a family, including three children.Sayma Akter, 32, who had been battling severe burn injuries ...

National,Business & Commerce,Agriculture & Farming,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Cattle farmers worried over profits, seek curb on Indian influx

Cattle farmers and householders in Chapainawabganj are busy taking care of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with more than 2 lakh animals prepared in the district this year.According to the District Livestock Department, 226,050 animals, including cows, goats, sheep and buffaloes, have been...

National,Diplomachy

Repatriation remains only viable solution to Rohingya crisis, says Bangladesh

Bangladesh has reaffirmed that the repatriation of displaced Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar remains the only viable long-term solution to the crisis, calling for continued international support to ensure their safe return.State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam made the comments du...

National,City,Women & Children

Zubaida Rahman inaugurates ‘Shishu Shorgo Model' at Korail Slum

Renowned cardiologist and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman on Thursday inaugurated the ‘Shishu Shorgo Model’ – integrated care and support for children with disabilities – at Korail Slum in the capital.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare a...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

EU Ambassador Miller meets Jamaat chief Shafiqur

The Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, Michael Miller, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Leader of the opposition in Parliament Shafiqur Rahman at his office in Parliament.The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, according to a press release of Parliament Secretariat.The two side...

National,Election

Number of voters in Bangladesh reaches 12.83 crore

The number of voters in Bangladesh has now reached 12.83 crore, over six lakh higher than the electorate recorded during the February-12 general election.The total number of voters is 12,83,23,240 in the country, according to the final updated data prepared by the Election Commission on Thursday (Ma...

National,City,Fair & Festivals,Religion

DNCC launches training for imams, meat processors ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched a special training programme for imams and meat processors ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, focusing on proper animal slaughter, meat processing, hide preservation and sacrificial waste management.DNCC administrator Md Shafiqul Islam Khan inaugurated the program...

National,Politics,Law & Justice

Shapla Chattar massacre: Dipu Moni, Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa shown arrested

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday ordered that former minister Dr Dipu Moni, and journalists Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa be shown arrested in a case filed over the 2013 Shapla Chattar massacre during a rally of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh.The ICT-1, chaired by Justice Md Golam Mo...

National,President, Prime Minister

PM asks authorities to ensure rights, services for persons with disabilities

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to take effective measures to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure necessary services for them across the country.He also stressed the importance of building disability-friendly infrastructure and ens...

National,Diplomachy

Turkey eyes joint investment in Bangladesh as DCCI hosts trade delegation

Turkish business leaders and Bangladesh's leading trade body DCCI explored new avenues for bilateral investment Wednesday as a seven-member delegation from Turkey met office bearers of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) in the capital.The delegation was led by Burak Basegmezlar,...

National,Sports,Cricket

Bangladesh players climb ICC rankings following Mirpur Test win

Following the 104-run win in the first of the two-match Test series against Pakistan, several Bangladeshi players climbed in the latest ICC Rankings.Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Bangladesh captain, climbed 16 places after his outstanding performance of hitting a ton in the first innings and falling sh...