56+ min ago   (1698+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 For generations, Shimanto Gronthagar in Gendaria was more than a library — it was a cultural gathering place in Old Dhaka. That very place remained locked for nearly a year. Neglect left the library in disrepair, damaging around 600 of…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (596+ words) State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has described the appointment of recently resigned Saima Wazed Putul to a senior position at the World Health Organization (WHO) as "very unfortunate", alleging that she lacked the qualifications, experience and expertise required…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (138+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Seven more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8am today (12 September), raising Bangladesh's combined confirmed and suspected measles-related death toll to 1,019 this year. With the latest deaths, the number of suspected measles-related deaths has risen to…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (96+ words) The Business Standard Bangladesh has enough doctors. Why are hospitals still understaffed? Where adaptation ends, loss and damage must begin Bangladeshi businesses begin testing AI agents that do more than answer questions More Videos from TBS Why an Energy Crisis…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago   (554+ words) Whip M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Science and Technology, has asked Sheikh Hasina to clarify which December she plans to return to Bangladesh. "Please make it clear which December you…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago   (40+ words) The Business Standard President urges stronger Bangladesh-Pakistan trade and education ties The president said Pakistan is an important partner of Bangladesh in various sectors and that expanding bilateral trade and economic activities would benefit people in both countries....

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (301+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Travel-tech platform GoZayaan has appointed former foreign secretary Farooq Sobhan as its first chairman for Bangladesh operations, adding decades of diplomatic, government and private-sector experience to its board. According to a press release, Sobhan will provide strategic and…...

2+ hour, 51+ min ago   (170+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 A high-level delegation from Chevron met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (13 September) and discussed the US energy giant's potential investment in Bangladesh's energy sector, particularly gas. President of Chevron's Base Assets and Emerging Countries, Javier La Rosa, led…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago   (447+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (13 September) called for stronger cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan in trade, investment, air connectivity, education, training and other areas of mutual interest. He made the call when Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh…...

6+ hour, 24+ min ago   (496+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Bangladesh should assess the proposed Mecca Defence Alliance's structure, obligations and impact on strategic autonomy and ties with India, the US and China before joining, experts said. The alliance could offer defence and economic opportunities, but Dhaka must…...