The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has withdrawn its electricity tariff hike for lifeline residential users -- low-income or marginal consumers -- just a day after announcing the increase, keeping the previous rates unchanged from the June billing month.

Elections to local government bodies are expected to begin with union parishad polls in October, with the schedule likely to be announced in August.

Policy approved at cabinet meeting chaired by PM Tarique Rahman

Cites Humayun Rashid Chowdhury, the last Bangladeshi UNGA president, who served in 1986-87

Health minister says investigators found poor ventilation, lack of emergency response and delayed care as authorities prepare action based on the findings

The body bears injury marks, say police

Stefan Liller congratulates the PM on forming government with majority mandate

Call for removal of state minister, citing provisions of the CHT Agreement

Husband and children live abroad, police say

Reptile was moved to Khulna days after fatal attack on a child

A woman's journey to Saudi Arabia, arranged through a broker, spiralled into alleged trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation and imprisonment

Jamaat-e-Islami has announced protest programmes in Dhaka and other metropolitan cities today against the recent increase in electricity tariffs.

Before the February election, the BNP vowed to restore law and order and ensure public safety if voted to office.

The United Nations weather agency has warned of extreme weather in the coming months due to El Niño, which could push up global temperatures and significantly increase the risk of extreme weather events worldwide.

AKM Rahmatullah, a former member of parliament and veteran Awami League (activities now banned) leader, passed away early yesterday while undergoing treatment at a hospital. He was 76.

The government is working to bring services of different agencies under a one-stop system to speed up business approvals and make investment procedures easier for foreign investors.

The risk of dengue could rise sharply after the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, as rainfall during the period may have created numerous mosquito breeding grounds, experts warned.

I had to pause for a moment and take the phone out of my pocket. Right beside me were Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. On the other side stood legends Pelé and Diego Maradona. Hamza Choudhury of Bangladesh, with his distinctive curly hair, was there too.

Authorities yesterday relocated the sole crocodile from the pond at the Khan Jahan Ali Shrine in Bagerhat, two days after the animal fatally attacked a child.

At least four Bangladeshi citizens were among those injured and one killed in a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport yesterday, according to the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait.