Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was announced on May 15, though officials have since said it went undetected for weeks, leaving health authorities behind the curve ...

European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Tuesday met with Chief Whip of the Opposition and Convener of the National Citizen Party Nahid Islam in Dhaka. The meeting focused on a wide range of issues, including ongoing reform initiatives, the upcoming national budget, preparations for local government elections, and the role of youth and women in different sectors of ...

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a US military helicopter was shot down by Iran and that the United States “must” respond. The Apache helicopter is the second crewed aircraft that Washington has confirmed was shot down by Iran during the Middle East war, following the loss of an F-15 fighter plane in April. The downing of the helicopter ...

Bangladesh is poised to take centre stage as the prestigious “Theme Country” at the 10th China-South Asia Expo and the 30th China Kunming Import and Export Fair-2026, set to begin on Wednesday at the Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Kunming. The six-day mega event is regarded as one of the most important trade gateways to Southwest China and ...

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues, including the Bangladesh-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the country’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, migration cooperation and the Rohingya crisis. The discussions took place when Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, Joris van Bommel, paid a courtesy call on State Minister ...

The Bangladesh government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement for the “Emergency Support Loan for Enhancing Economic Resilience and Stable Energy Supply” on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s economic stability and energy security amid evolving global and regional challenges. Under the agreement, JICA will provide a Development Policy Loan of JPY ...

Rumours of illness and death suddenly spread on social media about actress Tania Brishty. The matter immediately created concern among fans and well-wishers. However, putting an end to the speculation, the actress has clarified that she is alive, stable and recovering at home under medical supervision. Speaking to the media, Tania Brishty said, “I am fine by the grace of ...

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam has said that work is underway to revise the development project proposal for the second phase of the initiative to establish more digital labs in educational institutions. Under the plan, computer labs will be set up in 1,000 educational institutions across the country in the next fiscal year, he said. The ...

Police have recovered the hanging body of a schoolboy from a flat in the Subidbazar area of Sylhet city. A note written in English was also recovered from the room. The body of Mahadi Anzum, 15, was recovered on Tuesday afternoon, June 9, from a flat on the fourth floor of a building with the help of the Fire Service. ...

In every culture, certain foods hold a special place in people’s hearts, not because they are fancy or full of flavours, but because they bring comfort when someone needs it. Known as comfort food, these dishes hold ties with personal memories, family traditions, and a sense of belonging. Whether it is a plate of Khichuri with Beef Curry or a ...