TIB finds gross corruption in COVID-19 purchases

Transparency International Bangladesh on Monday said that corruption in purchases of medical supplies and lack of transparency in procurement processes..

Gonoforum MP Mukabbir hospitalised with COVID-19 symptoms

Gonoforum lawmaker Mukabbir Khan has been admitted to the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka with COVID-19 symptoms.

General holiday announced in coronavirus red, yellow zones

The government on Monday announced a fresh general holiday for 15 days in areas marked as red and yellow zones in a bid to arrest the spread of novel coronavirus.

Rayshard Brooks' final moments were caught on video. Here's what the footage shows

The death of Rayshard Brooks at the hands of a white Atlanta police officer has already resulted in a litany of consequences for the city.

Philippines' Maria Ressa found guilty of 'cyber libel' in latest blow to free press

Embattled Philippines journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of "cyber libel" Monday, in a case she and press freedom groups have described as a politically motivated ..

Trump's showmanship is now backfiring on him

Donald Trump's showmanship -- a key ingredient in his unorthodox reality show-style approach to the presidency -- is beginning to fail him, increasingly emphasizing..

Worst-hit areas will go into lockdown: PM

Prime minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina on Sunday told the parliament that her government would put the worst hit areas by COVID-19..

Divert mega-project allocations to health, social safety: discussion

Agriculture minister Mohammad Abdur Razzaque on Sunday at a discussion defended the proposed allocations for the mega projects despite the COVID-19..

BAB for up to 15pc cut in private bank salaries

Bangladesh Association of Banks on Sunday recommended up to 15 per cent cut in salaries and allowances of employees of the private commercial banks for one year.

ADB approves $100 million for Bangladesh rural road development

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $100 million loan to expand the coverage of an ongoing rural road network improvement project..