Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday called on primary school teachers to play a leading role in building a humane Bangladesh, saying children should receive moral values, compassion, cultural awareness and a sense of responsibility towards nature alongside academic education
Stakeholders in Bangladesh's internet service sector on Wednesday urged the government to immediately arrest those responsible for a recent attack on an internet service provider's (ISP) office in Chattogram, warning that continued violence and extortion could jeopardise the country's digital
Two more people have died after contracting Aedes mosquito-borne dengue fever, while 391 new infections were reported across Bangladesh over the past 24 hours.The information was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Health Emergency Operation Center and
At least 10 people sustained burn injuries after an air conditioner exploded at a salon in the Alu Bazar area of Gulistan in the capital on Wednesday around 1:00 am.Nine of the injured are currently undergoing treatment at the National
State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit on Wednesday said Bangladesh is set to reinforce its position as a global leader in eye healthcare through an ambitious national roadmap.The roadmap focuses on expanding access to quality eye
CHATTOGRAM, July 15: Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) President Mohammad Amirul Haque on Wednesday sent an urgent letter to the Governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB), urging the central bank not to impose any new charges on banking services.In
US-Bangla Airlines has proposed operating Hajj flights for the 2027 pilgrimage season at a net airfare of Tk98,000 per passenger, substantially lower than the Tk154,830 charged during the 2026 Hajj season.The private airline has formally submitted its proposal to the
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has asked Bangladesh Bank to make Business Identification Number (BIN) registration mandatory for business bank accounts.In a letter sent on Monday, the NBR requested the central bank to require BIN or VAT registration for
Although the rain has stopped and floodwater has receded from many parts of the capital, residents and businesses in Old Dhaka continue to suffer from severe waterlogging, muddy streets and damaged roads.Comparatively low-lying areas in the capital including Narinda, Mitford,
The government on Tuesday shifted its focus from rescue operations to rehabilitation as floodwaters began receding in several parts of the country following devastating floods and landslides that have affected more than 600,000 people and claimed 54 lives across eight