Bangladesh: Flood situation deteriorates

Six rivers in Central Bangladesh continued to be in spate as almost half the country remained in the grip of floods until Tuesday, over a month after monsoon flood hit the country in late June.

ADB finances largest private gas power plant to improve access to energy in Bangladesh

Dhaka: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $200 million financing package with Reliance Bangladesh LNG and Power Limited (RBLPL) to build and operate a 718-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle gas-fired power plant in Bangladesh.

All Party Parliamentary Group asks Pakistan to stop Ahmadi persecution, urges Britain to take actions

While they once played an important role in the formation of this Asian nation, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community suffers humilitation and persecuation at the hands of authorities on a daily basis in Imran Kahn-led Pakistan, that promises a lot on humanity and equality, but delivers very little.

Prayers during COVID-19 pandemic: Bangladesh celebrates Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka: With COVID-19 cases spreading across Bangladesh, the country is observing Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday.

Bangladesh registers 28 new COVID-19 deaths

Dhaka: Bangladesh has reported 28 new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, media reports said on Friday.

Bangladesh: Schools to remain shut due to COVID-19 till Aug 31

Dhaka: Amid growing COVID-19 infection across Bangladesh, the country's administration has extended closing down of schools and other educational institutions till Aug 31.

Covid-19: Death toll mounts to 3,035 in Bangladesh

Dhaka/UNI:  The death toll from coronavirus has reached 3,035 in Bangladesh on Wednesday as the country recorded 35 more fatalities to the disease in the last 24 hours.

Bangladesh: Bomb explosion hits Pallabi police station, 5 hurt 

Dhaka:At least five people were hurt as a bomb exploded in Dhaka's Pallabi Police Station on Tuesday, media reports said.

Millions of children affected by devastating flooding in South Asia, with many more at risk as COVID-19 brings further challenges: UNICEF

Dhaka: Weeks of torrential monsoon rains, widespread flooding and deadly landslides in Bangladesh, India and Nepal have affected millions of children and families, UNICEF said today.

Bangladesh Politics: BNP holds standing committee meeting

Dhaka/UNI: A virtual meeting of the standing committee of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was held today (Sunday).

Awami League leader hacked to death 

Dhaka: Unknown attackers hacked to death a Awami League leader in Bangladesh's Nabiganj upazila, media reports said on Friday.

Bangladesh COVID-19 cases reach 213,254 with 2,751 deaths

Dhaka/Xinhua: Bangladesh reported 2,744 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total to 213,254, with 2,751 deaths so far.

Bangladesh: 3057 test positive for COVID-19 , 41 die in past 24 hrs

Dhaka/UNI: The death toll from coronavirus reached 2,709 in Bangladesh on Tuesday as 41 more people lost their lives in the last 24 hours while 3057 new cases were reported in the same period.

Bangladesh: Police arrest madrasa teacher for allegedly raping several minor boys

Dhaka: Bangladesh police have arrested a  madrasa teacher for allegedly raping several minor boys in country's Sirajganj area, media reports said.

Bangladesh Medical Research Council approves COVID-19 vaccine trial of Chinese firm

Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) has approved the phase 3 trial of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese firm Sinovac, Doctor Mahmud-Uz-Zaman, Director of the BMRC, confirmed the matter to UNI on Sunday.