5 killed as two buses collide on Ctg-Cox's Bazar highway

CHATTOGRAM, May 09: Five people were killed and at least 10 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar highway in Chunati on Saturday morning.The deceased were identified as Rehena Begum, 60, wife of Badiul...

Elias, Rinvy DU MCJ Alumni Assoc president, GS

The Dhaka University Mass Communication and Journalism Alumni Association (DUMCJAA) has elected its new executive committee for the 2026-28 tenure through direct voting by its members. Senior journalist and advisory editor of the Times of Bangladesh Elias Uddin Khan was...

50,111 BD pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj

A total of 50,111 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia until morning Saturday (May 09, 2026) for performing Hajj 2026.Director of the Bangladesh Hajj Office Md Lokman Hossain said that the highest number of pilgrims were transported by Biman...

NSU hosts 19th architectural exhibition

The Department of Architecture at North South University (NSU) recently organised its 19th Architectural Exhibition titled "First Step Towards Architecture" on the university campus in the capital, says a statement.The exhibition showcased innovative projects developed by students of the foundational...

'Police Week 2026' kicks off today

Four-day long 'Police Week 2026', the largest annual event of the Bangladesh Police, is set to commence today (Sunday) at Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital.The slogan of this year's Police Week is "My Police, My Country, Bangladesh First."Prime Minister...

Shama Obaed meets Pak minister, discusses bilateral cooperation

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Saturday met visiting Pakistani Interior and Narcotics Control Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and discussed various issues of bilateral interest, reports UNB.During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to...

PM rides 'smart car' built by sply-abled youth

Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman on Saturday rode in a "smart car" built by specially-abled youth Wakimul Islam, encouraging the young innovator for his creative effort, reports UNB.Wakimul Islam met the PM at his office in Tejgaon on Saturday, where...

Metro rail alone can’t solve Dhaka traffic woes: JICA study

A massive investment in metro rail infrastructure alone cannot significantly ease Dhaka's chronic traffic congestion, according to a study conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The study found that while the operation of Mass Rapid Transit Line-6 (MRT-6) significantly...

Rangpur farmers dump potatoes as prices crash below cost

RANGPUR, May 9 (UNB)-For potato farmers in Rangpur a bumper harvest has turned into a season of despair, as falling prices and lack of storage capacities compel many to throw away their produce.Farmers say it costs about Tk 18 to...

Citizens Bank holds training on Preparation of Credit Proposal -

Citizens Bank holds training on Preparation of Credit Proposal Citizens Bank organised a training programme on "Preparation of Credit Proposal & Documentation" at its Training Academy recently. Md. Abdul Latif, Deputy Managing Director of the bank, inaugurated the programme as...

SBCCI holds 14th AGM-

SBCCI holds 14th AGMThe Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SBCCI) unveiled its flagship magazine Helvetic and held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. The event was presided over by SBCCI President Abdur Rashid...

Poor logistics, weak coordination dent export competitiveness

Inadequate infrastructure and weak institutional coordination are undermining Bangladesh's export competitiveness, leaving the country lagging behind regional peers, experts said at a roundtable on Saturday.They pointed out that lengthy cargo clearance processes, high business costs and the absence of modern...

EBL signs customer benefit agreement with Shanta Lifestyle

EBL signs customer benefit agreement with Shanta Lifestyle Priority customers of Eastern Bank will enjoy exclusive discounts on Kohler and Kale products offered by Shanta Lifestyle, a premium lifestyle brand in the country. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and Head of...

PRIME BANK CUSTOMERS TO GET DISCOUNTS ON PROTON VEHICLES-

PRIME BANK CUSTOMERS TO GET DISCOUNTS ON PROTON VEHICLESPrime Bank PLC and RANCON Cars Limited have recently signed a strategic agreement whereby Prime Bank customers will enjoy attractive discounts on the purchase of various Proton vehicles from RANCON Cars. The...

Political transition boosts Japanese investment confidence: JETRO

Japanese investors are showing renewed confidence in Bangladesh's economy following the peaceful political transition and installation of the new government, with several major Japanese corporations expanding operations and exploring fresh investment opportunities in the country, reports BSS."The formation of the...

Tap indigenous resources for energy security: Experts

Experts and industry leaders at a roundtable discussion on Saturday urged the government to prioritise indigenous energy resources and sustainable policies to ensure national energy security and foster long-term industrial growth.According to them, reducing high import dependency and rationalising electricity...

Overreliance on AI could weaken human judgement

Warning against excessive dependence on artificial intelligence (AI), experts at a workshop said the technology should complement, not replace, human intellect, ethics and professional judgement."AI should become a mirror of human intelligence, not a substitute for human wisdom," Shafiqul Alam,...

Citi says oil could rise further if US-Iran talks remain thorny

Oil prices could rise further if US-Iran talks remain thorny, Citi said, though inventory drawdowns, Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases, reduced Chinese imports, weaker demand and periodic signs of de-escalation have helped cushion the impact, reports Reuters.Citi said its base case...

SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF ICB EMPLOYEES

SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF ICB EMPLOYEES A scholarship giving ceremony for the meritorious children of the employees of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) was held at the ICB head office recently. The event was presided over by Niranjan Chandra Debnath,...

River water level falls in Kishoreganj, bringing relief to haor farmers

KISHOREGANJ, May 9 (BSS): Water levels in the rivers of the district continued to decline on Saturday following several days of dry weather and sunshine, offering much-needed relief to farmers in the district's haor areas. According to flood and water-level...

India tests ‘nuclear-capable ICBM’

NEW DELHI, May 09 (Reuters): India has conducted the maiden test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off the Odisha coast.The test was carried out on Friday evening by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), according to The...

WHO chief arrives in Spain before hantavirus-hit ship evacuation

GENEVA, May 09 (AFP): The World Health Organization chief said Saturday he had arrived in Spain and would join government officials to oversee the disembarkation of a hantavirus-hit cruise ship in the Canary Islands."I arrived in Spain, where I will...

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister

BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari today, Saturday took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister (CM), marking a significant political development in West Bengal, India, reports The Times of India.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah,...

US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare

TEHRAN, May 09 (Agencies): The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran...

Rangpur potato farmers dump produce as prices slump, storage runs out

RANGPUR, May 09 (UNB): For potato farmers in Rangpur a bumper harvest has turned into a season of despair, as falling prices and lack of storage capacities compel many to throw away their produce.Farmers say it costs about Tk 18...

Thousands suffer as Chandpur health centre in sorry state

OUR CORRESPONDENTCHANDPUR, May 09: Over 25,000 people of seven villages in Gupti Paschim Union of Chandpur's Faridgonj Upazila have been deprived of convenient medical care as the Union Health and Family Welfare Centre lies abandoned with essential furniture and appliances...

Boro farmers face low price, high labour cost in Magura, Jashore

Boro paddy growers in Magura have been facing low price for their produce, high labour cost and rain damage, while growers from Jashore said they face serious labour shortage and apprehension of significant rain damage.Our correspondent from Magura reports, some...

Eco-friendly farming methods evolving as viable alternatives

MANIKGANJ, May 09: As the agriculture sector has also started taking a hit from the ongoing instability in the Middle East along with other sectors including energy, a surge in international prices of chemical fertiliser raw materials has pushed up...

Litton becomes first B'deshi to score 2,000 WTC runs

Litton Das became the first Bangladeshi batter to complete 2,000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), despite failing to play a big innings in the ongoing first Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Saturday,...

Shipping Corp profit falls over 15pc after ship purchase with FDR savings

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation posted a 15.61 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 637.60 million in Q3 of FY26 as interest income fell following the use of savings from fixed deposits to acquire new ships.Earnings per share slid to...