These government-initiated clinics are often the first and only line of care for the poor, providing both medical advice and free medicines. Without them, villagers face not only illness but difficult ...

The bodies have been sent to Sir Salimullah Medical College morgue for autopsy, and forensic experts will assist in identifying the victims ...

The man, a former cleaner at the centuries-old Manjunatha Swamy temple, was taken into custody for perjury, according to a member of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed to probe his claims ...

For years, Chattogram was the world’s busiest destination for end-of-life vessels. But in 2025, the picture is shifting. India’s Alang yards are strengthening their reputation, Pakistan’s Gadani is ...

In FY25, of Tk2,615cr allocated for road maintenance, only Tk1,095cr — just 42% — was spent, leaving 1,200 km of roads unrepaired out of a 2,200 km target ...

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has reinstated its Joint Convener Sarwar Tushar in all organisational activities, two months after suspending him over allegations of moral misconduct. In a statement ...

Veteran journalist-columnist Bibhuranjan Sarkar's last rites was held at the Boro Deshwari Kali Temple and crematorium in the capital's Sabujbagh on Saturday (23 August). The ceremony began at 6:15pm ...

From scraps to survival, Asma Akter—a single mother and self-taught artisan in Dhaka—is building a life from what others discard, one handmade craft at a time. Her initial success stands as an inspiri ...

Veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar’s harrowing final letter is not just a farewell message—it’s a cruel portrayal of the afflictions journalists face on a regular basis ...

The Sylhet district administration has issued a three-day ultimatum for the return of stones looted from Sada Pathor tourism spot at Bholaganj in Companiganj upazila.  The stones must be returned to ...

The 1990 Ducsu had 20 central posts with 489 candidates, while 2025 had 28 posts with 462 candidates. Hall unions show a similar trend: 1990 had 168 posts contested by 1,040 candidates, compared to ...

Ruchir Desai, fund manager at Asia Frontier Capital Ltd, sat down with The Business Standard to discuss Bangladesh's current investment climate, how it compares with neighbouring countries, and what ...