Day: August 6, 2026
Young Singer’s Dream Comes True as PM Gifts Her Harmonium After Reading Letter
Dhaka: A fifth-grade student from Rangpur saw her dream come true on Thursday as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman gifted her a harmonium and invited her to meet him after being touched by a letter she wrote expressing her love for music and inability to …
Bangladesh Seeks UNDP Support for Smooth LDC Graduation Transition
Dhaka: Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday expressed hope that UNDP and the wider UN system would support Bangladesh in navigating the emerging challenges during the transition period until LDC graduation. He appreciated UNDP’s valuable co…
Govt Increases Strategic Food Grain Reserve to Address Rising Food Demand
Dhaka: The government has announced a significant increase in its strategic food grain reserve as part of efforts to meet the nation’s growing food demand, bolster food security, and expand social safety net programs. This decision was taken during a …
Six Children Die with Measles-Like Symptoms, Raising Death Toll to 860
Dhaka: Six more children have died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Thursday, increasing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 860 this year.
According to United News of Banglade…
High Court Rejects Petition for Law on Violence Against Men
Dhaka: The High Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition seeking a directive to enact a new law titled the “Prevention and Suppression of Violence Against Men Act.” The order was passed by a High Court bench comprising Justice Razik-Al-Jalil and Ju…
Tonu Murder Case: Supreme Court Orders Ex-Army Officer Hafizur to Surrender Within 24 Hours
Dhaka: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has instructed former Army officer Hafizur Rahman to surrender within 24 hours concerning the murder of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, a student of Cumilla Victory College. This directive was issued by Chamber Ju…
Time for Dhaka-Beijing to Jointly Create Prosperity: PM’s Adviser
Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah emphasized that Bangladesh is poised for “a new chapter with renewed momentum and optimism,” urging for a collaborative approach with China to create prosperity for their ci…
AI Could Enhance Productivity for 16.2 Percent of Workers in Developing Economies: World Bank
Dhaka: Artificial intelligence could enable developing nations to achieve a century’s worth of progress within a single decade, but only if governments move quickly to fix critical deficits in power, internet access, and skills, according to a landmar…