Four more children showing symptoms consistent with measles died in the 24 hours ending at 8:00AM on Sunday, raising the country’s combined total of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 652, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest fatalities have been classified as suspected measles deaths. With the new deaths, the number of suspected measles-related fatalities ...

Bangladesh Bank on Sunday dissolved the entire board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, including its chairman, citing the interests of depositors, financial stability and public interest. In a statement, the central bank said it exercised its authority under Sections 45 and 47(3) of the Bank Company Act, 1991 to cancel the appointments of all directors of the country’s ...

Malaysia’s Leading Home Improvement Giant Debuts Ultra-Modern Store Featuring Over 10,000 Products Across 10 Core Categories to Deliver Unmatched Value and Convenience MR.DIY, Malaysia’s premier home improvement retailer, officially inaugurated its 16th operational store in Bangladesh today. Strategically situated at NJH Tower in the bustling commercial hub of Halishahar, Chattogram, the landmark launch marks the brand’s second major footprint in ...

Authorities in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca are investigating the fatal shooting of the mayor of San Miguel Amatitlan, the state prosecutor’s office said on Saturday, as security forces launched an operation to hunt those responsible. Jose Angel Bravo Martinez died after being shot in an attack in the Mixteca region, officials said, adding that they were treating the ...

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed has reportedly been arrested in Dubai by the Dubai Police with assistance from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Interpol. According to the information available, Benazir was apprehended in the United Arab Emirates in connection with multiple cases filed against him in Bangladesh over allegations of amassing wealth beyond known sources of income ...

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Khaseif Al-Hamoudi on Sunday met Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, with a particular focus on security and law enforcement cooperation. According to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the fields of security cooperation and law ...

The High Court on Sunday accepted the jail appeals filed by convicts Sohel Rana and Swapna Akter in Ramisa rape and murder case for hearing. A High Court bench led by Justice Mohammad Ali passed the order today. Earlier, the two convicts filed the jail appeals with the High Court challenging their convictions and sentences. On June 7, Judge Masrur ...

Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their World Cup Group C opener on Saturday, with Vinicius Jr’s fine strike cancelling out a goal from Ismael Saibari. Morocco made the brighter start and took the lead in the 21st minute when Saibari finished a swift counter-attack, racing through the middle to convert Brahim Diaz’s through ball. They ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged every citizen of the country to plant at least one tree sapling to build a clean and pollution-free environment for the next generation. “Thinking about your children’s future and keeping in mind that they should be able to breathe freely in a beautiful environment, please plant at least one tree sapling wherever possible from ...

Bangladesh and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties as the Russian Embassy in Dhaka celebrated Russia’s National Day, highlighting growing cooperation in energy, education and multilateral engagement. The Russian Embassy hosted a reception on Friday evening, bringing together senior government officials, parliamentarians, diplomats, military officers, journalists and graduates of Soviet and Russian universities. Speaking at the ...