Farmer dies of dengue, 360 more hospitalised

A farmer died of dengue at Faridpur Medical College Hospital on Saturday morning while at least 360 new dengue patients were hospitalised in the past 24 hours ending 8:00am Saturday.

Heart diseases cause 30pc deaths

The number of people with cardiac diseases is increasing in Bangladesh alarmingly as about 2.5 lakh people die of the complications every year in the country, 30 per cent of the total annual

White House restricted access to Trump's calls with Putin and Saudi crown prince

White House efforts to limit access to President Donald Trump's conversations with foreign leaders extended to phone calls with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian leader

As China marks 70 years of the People's Republic, cracks are showing in Xi Jinping's facade

October 1 was set to be a second coronation for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Instead, buffeted by multiple crises, National Day celebrations may serve to highlight just who is to blame for the

US presses India on Kashmir rights

The United States wants New Delhi to quickly ease restrictions imposed in Kashmir, a senior official said Thursday, declaring president Donald Trump’s willingness to mediate to ease tensions

Bangladesh has nothing to worry about NRC, Modi tells Hasina

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured Bangladesh that there was nothing to be worried about National Register of Citizens of India as he held a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

PM ‘Champion of Skill Development for Youth’

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has received an award titled ‘Champion of Skill Development for Youth’ for Bangladesh’s great success in youth skill development.

Casino beneficiaries not to go unpunished: Obaidul

Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said none of the people who got share of illegal casino money would go unpunished.

Lokman’s casino link surprises Nazmul

Terming detained Mohammedan Sporting Club director in-charge Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan as his friend, Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan said on Friday that he was not aware of

Urban govt pry schools largely deserted

Urban people appear to have lost their interest in enrolling their children in government primary schools and have become more dependent on English-medium, kindergarten and non-government schools for their education.