Bangladesh
Bangladesh expects more active UN in peace-building, Rohingya repatriation
The current global pandemic has exposed weaknesses and the fragility of the United Nations system, concluded an international webinar hosted from Dhaka.
Four killed, 20 injured in Magura road accident
At least four people were killed and 19 others injured after two buses crashed into each other on the Dhaka-Khulna Highway in Mugi area of Magura Sadar upazila on Friday afternoon.
Bangladesh sees 22 new Covid-19 deaths
Twenty-two more Covid-19 deaths were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, pushing up the death tally to 4,881.
ADB vows to work with Asia for recovery from COVID-19
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said it is committed to partnering with developing economies in Asia and the Pacific to achieve their recovery goals from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dengue: One new case recorded in 24 hrs
The health authorities on Friday announced the detection of one new dengue case in the past 24 hours.
Mother sells newborn to pay hospital bills
A woman, who gave birth at a clinic in Gaibandha, sold her baby for Tk 16,000 to foot her medical bills.
Allama Shafi resigns from Hathazari Madrasa
Allama Shah Ahmed Shafi, the director-general of Hathazari Madrasa, has stepped down.
Rain likely to intensify from Monday: Met Office
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday forecast that rainfall activity will increase all over the country from Monday.
Striking forces formed for Kashimpur jail security
Four striking forces have been formed to ensure security of the Kashimpur Central Jail at the directive of the prison administration.
Manikganj textile worker killed after air pumped into his rectum
Four people were detained after a worker of Akij Textile factory was killed allegedly by his co-workers who pumped air into his rectum in Manikganj Sadar upazila on Thursday.