The Bangladesh Bank has issued a mandatory directive instructing officials and employees of all scheduled banks across the country to refrain from travelling abroad without essential reasons until the 13th National Parliamentary Election is held. This significant order was released on Wednesday (26 November) by the central bank’s Banking Regulation and Policy Department (BRPD) and […]

A fire broke out at the prestigious Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area on Wednesday morning, causing significant alarm among patients and medical staff. However, due to the swift and efficient response of the fire service personnel, the blaze was brought under control within just 18 minutes, preventing what could have […]

Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has urged members of the EME Corps to enhance their skills through modern and up-to-date training, preparing themselves to face the challenges of the twenty-first century. He made these remarks at the EME Corps Annual-2025 Commanders’ Conference, held yesterday at the conference hall of the Mechanical Building at the EME Centre […]

In Barishal, five newborn quintuplets, delivered naturally without caesarean section, have been admitted to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital after falling ill from cold-related health issues. The babies, born on 6 October at Hemayet Uddin Diabetic General Hospital in Barishal city, were hospitalised on Tuesday, roughly two months after their birth. Their father, Sohel Hawlader, a […]

For the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and referendum, overseas Bangladeshis will be able to cast their votes via postal ballot for the first time. According to the Election Commission (EC) website, by 8:00 pm on Tuesday, a total of 32,811 expatriate voters from East Asia, Africa, South America, North America, and Oceania had registered […]

Bangladesh has previously achieved notable success in reducing poverty, but progress has slowed significantly since 2016. Although economic growth continues, it has been less inclusive, benefiting the wealthier segments of society more. According to the World Bank’s “Poverty and Inequality Assessment 2025,” the creation of new employment has almost stagnated, forcing nearly half of young […]