If AL govt is not removed, country will be at stake: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said the existence of the country's people will be at stake if the current Awami League government is not removed from power.  "We've launched a movement against the current unelected regime that has been in power by force destroying all our dreams.

Every 2 minutes a woman dies due to pregnancy: UN

Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released Thursday in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies.  The report, 'Trends in maternal mortality', reveals alarming setbacks for women's health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions

PM asks scientists to continue research for increased yield

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated her call to scientists to put extra efforts on research to attain excellence in agricultural production.  "I always think that without research it is not possible to attain excellence. As we are agriculture dependent country, we have given extra importance on agriculture," she said.  The

Bangladesh, ISA sign deal on dev of renewable energy

International Solar Alliance (ISA) will provide technical support to Bangladesh to pull in financing to the renewable energy sector.  "We'll help Bangladesh find a right policy to introduce a right business model for investment in the solar power sector," said ISA director general Ajay Mathur while addressing a press briefing at

GP services disrupted as fiber optic cables snapped

Grameenphone users have been experiencing network disruptions in several areas since Thursday morning. Many GP customers posted on social media that they are facing problems while sending SMS and making phone calls. Contacted, Khairul Basher, Head of Communications, GP, said, "We sincerely apologize for the temporary difficulty in making calls due to

Rosatom observes International Mother Language Day

Rosatom State Corporation of Russia observed International Mother Language Day by organizing various information and education-based events both in Dhaka and Pabna's Ishwardi. The events were organized with the support of the Information Center on Nuclear Energy (ICONE), Dhaka, and the Public Information Center on Nuclear, Ishwardi. Young scientists of ICONE

BGMEA provides humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Turkey

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has stood beside Turkey with humanitarian aid to express solidarity with those affected by the recent devastating earthquakes and alleviate their sufferings. BGMEA donated warm clothing including blankets and sweaters for the earthquake victims of Turkey who are going through immense misery in