The World Bank has approved USD 600 million for two projects in Bangladesh to help over 1.75 million poor and vulnerable population against future shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangladeshi-American Amirah Islam who lives in Austin, Texas has made it to Season 1 of Top Chef Amateurs which will air on Bravo TV.

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested an Indian national from Phulbari border in Kurigram last night.

Against the backdrop of China’s warning that Bangladesh’s possible entry into the Quad would impact ties between Dhaka and Beijing, India today made it clear that the expansion of the four-nation grouping was not discussed.

Bangladesh has sought cooperation from Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member states for implementing the new Action Plan through concerted efforts as Bangladesh is set to become Chair of IORA in the last quarter of this year.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will initiate an enquiry against Health Services Division Additional Secretary Kazi Zebunnessa Begum once it receives specific allegation against her, said ACC Commissioner Jahurul Haque today.

South Korean Ambassador Lee Jang-keun today handed over to Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen a frame containing copies of historical documents that demonstrate the country’s official recognition of the newly independent Bangladesh on May 12, 1972.

Two cousins, on an unregistered motorcycle, were killed at Muktarpur Bridge in Sadar upazila of Munshiganj this afternoon when the two-wheeler hit a footpath.

Agami Incorporated, the US-based non-profit organisation, and its sister concern “Agami Education Foundation” have initiated a month-long programme to distribute emergency relief and hygiene products among the marginalized and jobless people amid the coronavirus pandemic situation.

Four bodies have been recovered after two separate incidents of drowning in Munshiganj district’s Lohajang upazila.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today appreciated youngsters as they want to learn the history of the country and feel proud of the victory in the Liberation War.

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said that he will keep trying to ensure justice for Rozina.

The admission test to honours first year of Rajshahi University (RU) for the academic session 2020-2021 has been postponed by one month.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that the harassment and arrest of Prothom Alo journalist Rozina Islam is “regrettable”.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today conferred Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award) to nine individuals and one institution for 2021 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) today said Bangladesh authorities should drop all the "oppressive charges" against journalist Rozina Islam.

Three people were killed and three others were injured when a private car hit a truck parked on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Brahmanbaria's Bijoynagar upazila this morning.

Senior journalist Rozina Islam's arrest and the failure of the Bangladesh authorities to provide concrete evidence of a recognisable criminal offence raise concerns that she is being targeted for her critical reporting, Amnesty International said yesterday.

People of different walks of life in Manikganj formed a human chain today protesting the harassment of Prothom Alo’s Senior Reporter Rozina Islam, who was arrested on Monday in a case filed under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.

A Roads and Highways Department (RHD) project, which has already set a rare example by completing three major bridges on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway on time and saving around Tk 1400 crore, has received a prestigious award from Japan.