In a historic achievement, Bangladeshi mountaineer Dr Babar Ali has successfully reached the summit of Annapurna-1, hoisting the national flag at the top of one of the world’s most dangerous mountains for the first time. Baba...

Distinguished Delegates, Dear Colleagues, While I regret not being with you in person, I am pleased to join you in spirit on this World Health Day. I commend WHO for organizing this event—Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures&m...

Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive choices and can access respectful, high-quality maternal care.

UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Rt. the Baroness Rosie Winterton of Doncaster DBE, is visiting Dhaka to strengthen and expand the long-standing economic and trade partnership between the UK and Bangladesh. While in Dhaka, she will be meeting key officials from the...

As Israeli assaults on Gaza continue to intensify, the rising death toll has sparked protests across Bangladesh in solidarity with Palestinians. However, some demonstrations in Dhaka and other areas escalated into violence, with attacks and vandalism reported at outle...

The United States is increasing tariffs on China to 104%, according to British news agency Reuters. This will take effect from Wednesday (April 9th), the agency reported. The London-based news outlet cited a White House official in...

A total of 72 people were arrested so far in attacks and vandalism on businesses in different cities of the country during protests against the Israeli massacre in Gaza. This information was reported on the verified Facebook page o...

The Fire Service and Civil Defense Department celebrated its 44th foundation anniversary. On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 9 am, the Director General of the organization, Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal, ndc, AFWC, psc, inaugurated the event by cutting a cake at...

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to form an "advisory committee" comprising technology experts to finalise a method that will allow expatriates to vote in the 13th parliamentary elections. Election Commissioner Brigadier Ge...

Six months after its launch, the partnership between the Republic of Korea and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has made significant progress in protecting and empowering Rohingya adolescents, youth, and women. The initiative equips them with critical skills...