BNP on Wednesday announced a three-day countrywide programme demanding the unconditional release of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital…

Corruption is a way of life across the world, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today, emphasizing that the issue is not exclusive to Bangladesh. He made the…

The UN on Tuesday expressed serious concerns about the risk of an escalation in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, warning that not only would it cause even more suffering…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she will die if she is isolated from the public, asking the Special Security Force (SSF) not to detach her from the people. "If you make me isolated…

Four death row convicts, who escaped from Bogura district jail, were rearrested within one hour on Wednesday. The convicts are Nazrul Islam Majnu, of Diadanga area in Bhurungamari…

Nearly a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said on Wednesday. More than 31 percent of adults…

Iranians vote on Friday to elect a new president from six candidates, including a lone reformist who hopes he can challenge the dominance of conservatives in the Islamic republic.…

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin spoke by phone on Tuesday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, Moscow's defence ministry said. The United…

Authorities in Bangladesh must end impunity for torture and other ill-treatment by police and security forces, hold perpetrators to account and ensure reparations are given to victims,…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today invited Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus to join a debate with her, saying that Younus got the most benefit from her and is now pursuing a propaganda…

A total of 154 primary schools across the country are ready for upgrading the primary level up to class VIII and 1000 more schools will be added in the next three years, said Primary…

Outgoing Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg Von Linde on Tuesday said that the forcibly displaced Rohingyas can't return to their homeland unless a conducive atmosphere…

Visiting Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Liu Jianchao, has underscored the significance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the government will accept the financing proposal for the Teesta Masterplan Project, considering which one is the most beneficial for the…