Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called for simplifying tax management and collection procedures and making them free from corruption and harassment to encourage people to pay taxes ...

There were fears of a resurgence of militancy after several terrorists escaped from jail during the mass uprising two years ago. Some militants were also released following the fall of the Awami ...

The Israeli military is touted as the most powerful in the Middle East, striking targets deep into enemy territory. But for more than a week, Israeli troops have somehow failed to evict a small group ...

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit has said advanced eye care will be made available at the upazila level, with separate outdoor, indoor and operation theatre facilities for eye ...

The International Crimes Tribunal has taken cognisance of formal charges against 38 people, including former Rajshahi City Corporation mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, over crimes against humanity ...

The National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE), in collaboration with Save the Children in Bangladesh, is working to integrate traditional and indigenous games into primary classroom learning to ...

We have made our micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the egg-laying, wool-bearing, milk-giving pig -- the German fantasy animal that does everything at once.  We want them to give jobs to men ...

Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his lawyers over claims of poor health. Justice ...

Bangladesh and India have stressed the need for greater trade and investment cooperation by removing commercial barriers, easing visa procedures and promoting joint initiatives in infrastructure and ...

Research involving 25,000 people found that larger thigh circumference may be linked to a lower risk of death, but does it mean thicker thighs are healthier?

Thailand’s renewed interest in a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh, coupled with a proposed direct maritime connection between Ranong and Chittagong, is a promising one that could open a new ...

Recent assurances on resolving the country’s energy crisis and transforming primary education deserve public attention, but also warrant a reminder that governments are judged not only by the promises ...