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11 die of measles, symptoms in 24 hours

At least 11 children have died of measles and related symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours from 8:00am on Friday to 8:00am on Saturday. With this, the

SSC and equivalent exams for 2027 to be held in December: Edn Minister

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said that the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2027 will be held in December of the current year. He made

US suspends immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh

The United States Department of State has suspended the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh, according to an announcement by the US Embassy in Dhaka.

PM drives student-built Go-Kart, encourages young innovator

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday encouraged a young innovator by test-driving a go-kart (racing car) built by college student Rijwan Rashid. The demonstration took place on the Prime Minister’s

Bus fare not increased, only adjusted: Minister

Road, Rail and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said that bus fares have not been increased, but rather “adjusted,” adding that no complaints have been received regarding the fares.

Bangladesh women register maiden win

Bangladesh national women’s hockey team registered their first win in the Women’s Asian Games 2026 Qualifiers, as they beat Uzbekistan 3-2 in their Pool A second game at the GBK

Spiking commodity prices strain consumers

Prices of chicken, eggs, sugar and vegetables remained high on Friday, alongside a persistent shortage of edible oils, leaving consumers under continued pressure. Traders said that during the Russia-Ukraine war

Prime minister asks govt officials to be ‘friends of people’

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged public administration officials to move beyond a bureaucratic mindset and serve as ‘servants and friends of people,’ saying their integrity, efficiency and accountability