GENEVA, July 1, 2026 : The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned. The UN Development Programme said the epidemic was “sparking a far-reaching socioeconomic crisis which could push 985,000 more people into poverty”. “The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating ...

As Bangladeshis, we have always had fish from the sea in our diet. With time, once considered a coastal luxury, fish like hilsa, rupchanda, koral, and even imported varieties such as basa, are now easily available. This rise in accessibility has opened new possibilities for healthier eating — something that nutritionists have long encouraged. Heart, Mind, and Body One of ...

Bangladeshi Actress Parsa Ivana has alleged that she has yet to receive her full remuneration for the drama ‘Nilanjana Express’, seven months after its release. Ivana said in a facebook post that she was still owed part of her payment and alleged that several crew members, including production staff, had also not received their dues. Responding to the allegation, director ...

DHAKA, Mar 30, 2026 : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today announced that a nationwide programme titled ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ aimed at finding out children’s sporting talent will kick off in Sylhet on April 30. “‘Notun Kuri Sports’ will be launched nationwide in a new format from Sylhet on April 30 to identify sports talent among children and adolescents,” he said, ...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Wednesday said terrorism can never be justified on political, religious, ideological, or any other grounds. She said this at a memorial programme hosted honouring the memory of the victims of the July 1 terrorist attack in Dhaka. “Our government remains steadfast in its determination to confront terrorism and violent extremism in ...

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has said madrasa education should no longer remain confined to its traditional framework, stressing the need to modernise the sector so that its graduates can compete and lead at both national and international levels. Speaking as the chief guest at the “Best Institution and Outstanding Students Award” ceremony ...

A Dhaka court on Wednesday recorded the testimony of six more prosecution witnesses in the corruption case against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, bringing the total number of witnesses examined to 14 out of 28. Judge Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 fixed July 16 for the next hearing after recording the depositions. As the ...

The National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reform (NICAR) has approved the creation of three new upazilas and one new police station as part of the government’s ongoing administrative reorganisation. The approval was granted at the committee’s 121st meeting, held on Wednesday (1 July) at the Cabinet Division’s conference room at the Secretariat with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. ...

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will begin across Bangladesh on Thursday, with all education boards using a set of unified question papers for the first time. Authorities have introduced enhanced security measures to prevent question paper leaks, while education experts have identified maintaining uniform marking standards as a key challenge. The examination with unified question papers will ...

The West Bengal legislative assembly on Monday passed two amendment bills to formally change Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation laws and remove 77 Muslim communities from OBC lists as directed by the Calcutta high court in May 2024. The amendments have also revised the reservation quota for OBCs from 10% to 7% and reorganised OBC categories. Also, a 1993 law ...