Ebola precautions: DR Congo World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before entry to US
13 MIN(s) ago FIFA World Cup 2026
DR Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they will be allowed into the United States due to the African country's deadly Ebola outbreak, authorities said Friday.
Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit
52 MIN(s) ago World
Rubio began his four-day, four-city tour in the eastern metropolis of Kolkata where the top US diplomat, a devout Catholic, will tour the headquarters of the late Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.

Govt to pull out of $5.5b IMF loan deal

10 hour(s) ago Bangladesh
The government has decided to exit the existing $5.5 billion loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and move toward negotiating a new arrangement instead.
Beyond kaanta-taar: Rethinking life at the Bangladesh–India border
Big Picture
In conversation with Sahana Ghosh, author of A Thousand Tiny Cuts: Mobility and Security Across the India-Bangladesh Borderlands and assistant professor of Anthropology at the National University of Singapore.
Pakistan whitewash and what it says about Bangladesh's Test cricket journey
Bangladesh cricket has just witnessed a landmark moment, with player reactions and celebratory pictures already flooding social media.

Sea widows: When fishermen never return from the sea

10 hour(s) ago Unheard Voices
“I’m struggling to make a living with my orphaned children. I have endured financial crises and social barriers over the years.

Heavy rainfall raises early dengue risk

10 hour(s) ago Disease control
Excessive rainfall across Bangladesh is increasing the risk of an early dengue outbreak this year, prompting entomologists to call for immediate government action to eliminate mosquito breeding sources and strengthen public awareness campaigns.

New pay scale for govt employees from July 1

20 May 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
The government officials, pensioners, and MPO-listed teachers and staff are set to get a new pay scale from July 1 after the committee led by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani recommended the rollout of the revised pay scale.
New med college despite struggles of older ones
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
The BNP government has approved the first public medical college in its current term, with plans underway to establish seven more, as many established medical schools grapple with severe shortages of teachers and infrastructure.
Tk 3 lakh crore ADP targets growth, polls pledges
19 May 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Tk 14,500 crore to be spent for Family Card and Farmers Card programmes