In the past 24 hours, five more children have died in Bangladesh amid an ongoing outbreak of measles and related symptoms, while a further 1,358 children have newly presented with signs of the illness, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The figures were disclosed on Monday (27 April) in the health authority’s […]

A tragic incident during a severe Kalbaishakhi storm in Naogaon’s Atrai upazila claimed the life of a 20-year-old pregnant woman after a large tree was uprooted and crashed onto her makeshift home. The incident occurred on Sunday night (26 April) in a Bede settlement situated along the banks of the Atrai River. The deceased, identified […]

The Bangladesh foreign exchange market continues to reflect the country’s expanding integration with the global economy, driven by rising international trade, import requirements, and remittance inflows. As cross-border transactions grow in volume and complexity, the value of the Bangladeshi Taka against major global currencies remains a key indicator for businesses, financial institutions, and expatriate communities. […]

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-11) has disclosed the details behind the brutal killing of Customs official Bullet Bairagi in Cumilla, confirming that he fell victim to a coordinated robbery carried out by an organised gang of muggers posing as passengers. According to a press briefing issued by RAB-11, the incident took place on the night […]