At least 56 of the 64 districts have reported measles cases as of March 28, officials said citing reports from both the government and the World Health Organisation -- indicating widespread national transmission of the infectious disease.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah yesterday met Indian Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi to discuss bilateral issues ahead of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s visit.

Leaders of the country’s Hindu community yesterday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his Secretariat office and raised different issues regarding protection of minority rights.

The government has appointed four special assistants to the prime minister on a contractual basis, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration yesterday.

Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday told the parliament that a total of 31 state-owned enterprises under the industries ministry are currently operating at loss.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has conveyed Bangladesh’s firm solidarity with the UAE government and brotherly people in the context of the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Authorities probe deaths amid surge in suspected cases; not all infections lab-confirmed

General Waker-Uz-Zaman receives special resolution from Georgia governor during state senate session

A defamation case was filed in Sirajganj yesterday against MP Mufti Amir Hamza over alleged derogatory remarks about Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku.

Resignation submitted through attorney general’s office

Child’s family says he was later expelled from the school in an act of retaliation after they sought UNO's intervention

Discussions may include work from home, online classes and other steps to cut electricity and energy use

‘Balance Express’ to run following Wednesday’s derailment of oil wagons in Habiganj

Derailed oil tanker wagons removed from the tracks near Montola Railway Station in Habiganj

State minister highlights Bangladesh’s diplomatic position while also pushing for stronger economic and strategic cooperation with Kuwait

Administrator Md Abdus Salam outlines key projects to improve civic services and environmental sustainability

Each cylinder will now cost Tk 1,728; new rates will take effect immediately, BERC says

4,824 operations conducted, 2,009 cases filed

Hospital reports 20 new cases in last 24 hours

Seeks directive for submission of a comprehensive report detailing the outbreak