1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (683+ words) Her remarks evoke a line from 18th-century Bengali poet Bharatchandra Ray: "Stones float on water, monkeys sing songs " even when seen, they are hard to believe." Considering the lessons in democracy she and her party delivered to the nation from…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (312+ words) Pakistani security forces killed 11 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan over the past 48 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan said on Sunday. In a statement, the military's media wing…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (251+ words) US President Donald Trump said the United States will not "rush into a deal" with Iran, adding that the American blockade of Iranian ports will remain in "full force and effect" until an agreement is reached, CNN reported. "The negotiations…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (328+ words) Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said the government is ready to extend necessary support for the development of skilled human resources, export capacity and the country's international image. He made the remarks while meeting…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (217+ words) A Dhaka court has fixed June 1 for the hearing on framing of charges in the case over the sensational rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in Dhaka's Pallabi. Judge Masrur Salekin of the Dhaka Metropolitan Children Violence Suppression Tribunal passed…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (130+ words) Bangladesh witnessed a strong growth in inward remittance during the first 23 days of May as expatriate Bangladeshis continued to send higher amounts of money through formal banking channels ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. According to the latest data, the country…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (299+ words) Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday announced that the government is preparing to repeal the outdated Gambling Act of 1867 and introduce a modern law aimed at preventing gambling, betting and online gambling activities, reports BSS. He said the drafting process…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (331+ words) Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid on Sunday said the government has adopted a strict stance to prevent the illegal entry of animals through border areas ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. He said necessary directives had already been issued…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (179+ words) Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said that Bangladesh is steadily moving toward clean energy, a green economy and a self-reliant energy system. He remarked this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the "Renewable Solar Power On-Grid Rooftop" initiative at…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (591+ words) Law enforcement agencies have strengthened surveillance and security measures at cattle markets in Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to prevent the circulation of counterfeit currency and ensure safe transactions for buyers and sellers, reports BSS. Authorities said counterfeit note detection machines…...