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Eleven people died of dengue, the highest single-day death toll this year, in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Tuesday (27 October) while 2,071 were hospitalised after being infected with the mosquito-borne disease during the same period. The latest fatalities have raised the country's dengue dea

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr M A Muhit on Tuesday (27 October) said the government is preparing for a possible increase in dengue cases in November, traditionally part of the peak transmission period. "We know that dengue usually peaks during October-November and we are anticipat

A report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, submitted to the United Nations General Assembly, has concluded that Russian authorities committed war crimes and crimes against humanity through widespread and repeated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The atta

The Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Commission launched proceedings for approval of a bill on Tuesday (27 October) on the Makkah Joint Defense Alliance, a pact Türkiye formed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in August that is under the spotlight after Houthis in Yemen stepped up attacks on Saudi

The High Court on Tuesday (27 October) summoned the taskforce chief and International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Prosecutor Tanvir Hasan Zohha to appear before it on April 29 next year to report on progress in journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi murder case. The HC bench of Justice Sikder M

Seven more children died with measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8:00am on Tuesday (27 October), bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,240 this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified six latest

The ultimate test of statecraft lies not merely in acquiring power, but in how that power is exercised with restraint, vision, and moral clarity. A political figure may lead a party, but upon assuming the office of Prime Minister, their constitutional and ethical mandate expands to encompass the gua

Bangladesh needs substantial investment to improve infrastructure, expand essential public services, generate employment, and address climate change. Meeting these needs requires diversified and sustainable sources of finance. In this context, Shariah-compliant sukuk offers an opportunity to mobilis

The legendary 'Woven Air'- Dhakai Muslin- has returned from the pages of fairy tales into reality, thanks to the visionary initiative of the government, relentless genome research by scientists, and the magic of marginal women artisans' fingers. The traditional ‘Dhakai Muslin’, which is famous for

Legendary folk singer Abbasuddin Ahmed is being remembered on his 125th birth anniversary on Tuesday (27 October), celebrating his enduring contribution to Bengali music and the preservation of the region’s rich folk traditions. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) and cultural institution Chhayan

Today (27 October) marks the 48th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The organisation has announced a two-day programme to observe the anniversary. The programmes include placing floral wreaths and offering prayers at

Bangladesh and China have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in law enforcement and security, with a focus on police modernisation, training and capacity building. The issues came up during a courtesy meeting between Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Dr. Liu Yuyin, Chargé d'Affaires of

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday (27 October) invited Japanese investors, businesses and financial institutions to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh and become partners in the country’s next phase of economic growth. “The partnership between Bangladesh and Japan has been built

A teenage boy was killed in a head-on collision between a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and a motorcycle in Atrai upazila of Naogaon on Monday (26 October) night. The deceased was identified as Gourab Kumar Pramanik, 15, son of Gautam Pramanik of Dighalgram village in Singra upazila of Natore district. Of

Online applications for participation in the 54th convocation of Dhaka University (DU) will begin at 8:00am on November 1. Applications must be submitted through the university’s website at https://convocation.du.ac.bd. The application process will continue until November 30. Applicants must compl

Japan is eying private investment of up to 1 trillion yen (about US$6.34 billion) in Bangladesh over the next five years, with the potential to create 200,000 jobs, as the two countries agreed to deepen economic cooperation, strengthen supply chains and upgrade their flagship development initiative