4,000 migrants brought home dead in 2019
In 2019, Bangladesh brought back 4,013 migrant workers dead, the highest ever for a single year, according to official records.
Health sector mired in graft, unmet pledges, low ability
Country’s health sector in 2019 provided usual scanty services, saw corruption and medicine price hike and struggled to deal with an unprecedented dengue epidemic.
Fresh cold wave likely from Monday
The Met Office on Friday predicted that a cold wave may spread over Bangladesh from Monday causing sufferings to people, especially those living in northern areas.
Govt keeps eye on Iraq situation: FS
The government has been observing situation in Iraq keeping in consideration the likelihood of evacuating the Bangladeshis living in the country if required, ..
Onion price doubles again, hits Tk 200
The price of local-variety onion almost doubled on the city markets and hit Tk 200 a kilogram again over the week ending on Friday due to supply shortage.
Syed Ashraf was an idol for politicians: Obaidul
Awami League general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said former AL general secretary ..
Countdown to Sheikh Mujib’s birth centenary begins Jan 10
The government is set to launch the countdown to the birth centenary of the country’s founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on January 10.
GAMBLERS IN SINGAPORE ACC yet to get reply to info request
The Anti-Corruption Commission is yet to get any reply from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau of Singapore on its request to provide a list of Bangladeshis ..
Jute mill workers refuse govt’s proposal for discussion, continue fast unto death
State-owned jute mill workers continued their fast unto death on Wednesday for the fourth day to press home their 11-point demands including pay ..
Border killing rise matter of concern: FM
A sharp rise in border killing was a matter of concern for the government, foreign minister AK Abdul Momen said on Wednesday.
