0 Bangladesh and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen strategic cooperation in the energy sector. The agreement was signed at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington D.C. on Thursday (May 14). According to a press release from the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman signed the MoU on behalf of Bangladesh, while Energy Minister Chris Wright signed on behalf of the United States. Ensuring global energy security has become even more challenging due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is particularly concerning for energy-importing countries, including…
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1 Nationwide, 12 more children have died from measles and its complications in the last 24 hours. In the same period, 1,303 children were newly infected. This brings the total number of deaths to 451 over the last two months. This information was reported in a press release sent on Friday (May 15) by the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The press release stated that in the last 24 hours, 1,192 individuals nationwide were suspected of having measles, while 111 were confirmed. In total, the number of new infections stands…
0 In the election for the 2026-27 session of the Supreme Court Bar Association, A.M. Mahbub Uddin Khokon, a candidate supported by the BNP panel, has been elected President. Mohammad Ali from the same panel has been elected Secretary. The results were announced around 2 AM on Thursday (May 14) by Justice Miftah Uddin Chowdhury, convener of the election sub-committee. Out of 14 posts in the election, the BNP-backed panel secured victory in 13. The Jamaat-backed panel won one post. A total of 4,048 votes were cast in the two-day election. The winners from the BNP-backed panel include Barrister A.M.…
1 A high-level meeting was held with the aim of alleviating the long-standing traffic congestion in the capital Dhaka and modernizing traffic management to make it more effective. The meeting took place on Thursday (May 14) evening at the Public Administration conference room of the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat, presided over by Prime Minister Tareq Rahman. Ministers in charge of the Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Shipping ministries, along with the administrators of Dhaka South and North City Corporations and other relevant officials, were present at the meeting. Among those present were Sheikh Rabiul Alam Rabi, Minister for…
1 The popular online news portal of the country, BD24Live, celebrated its 15th anniversary amidst colorful arrangements and a festive atmosphere. Having commenced its journey on May 14, 2011, the news outlet proudly completed 15 years and stepped into its 16th. To mark the anniversary, BD24Live’s office hosted a cake-cutting ceremony, exchange of greetings, a discussion meeting, and joyful events. Journalists, officials, employees, well-wishers, and invited guests of the organization participated in these programs. Speakers at the event stated that over the past 15 years, BD24Live has earned the trust of its readers through objective, courageous, and responsible journalism. The…
0 BD24Live, a popular online news portal in Bangladesh, proudly completed its 15th year and stepped into its 16th year today, May 14, 2026. Launched on May 14, 2011, the institution has established a strong position in the country’s media landscape through objective, fact-based, and courageous journalism over this long period. To mark its anniversary, BD24Live’s office is hosting a cake-cutting ceremony, exchange of greetings, and a discussion session. Journalists, officials, employees, and well-wishers of the organization will participate in the event. Amirul Islam Asad, Editor-in-Chief of BD24Live, stated, “The journey that began on May 14, 2011, was not merely…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed relevant authorities to take effective initiatives to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure necessary services. He emphasized establishing disability-friendly infrastructure and ensuring all types of facilities, including education and healthcare, to build an inclusive society. He issued these directives at a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office within the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Wednesday (May 13). The meeting was convened to determine necessary actions for protecting the rights and ensuring services for persons with disabilities. According to the Prime Minister’s Press Wing, during the meeting, the…
1 Bangladesh Bank has purchased an additional $25 million (2 crore 50 lakh) US dollars through an auction. This information was confirmed by Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and Spokesperson for the central bank, on Wednesday (May 13). He stated that the $25 million was acquired from two commercial banks. The cutoff price in this auction was BDT 122.75 per dollar. So far this May, Bangladesh Bank has collectively bought a total of $170 million. Earlier, during the current fiscal year 2025-26, dollars were also purchased in several phases through auctions. Cumulatively, the central bank’s total dollar purchases for the…
1 In the last 24 hours, 8 more children have died nationwide due to measles and its symptoms. Among these, 7 died with measles-like symptoms, and 1 died from confirmed measles. With this, a total of 432 children have now died in the country from measles and its symptoms. These figures were obtained from the latest report by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Wednesday, May 13. According to DGHS sources, 432 children have died across the country from measles and its symptoms over the past one and a half months. Among these, 69 children died from confirmed…
0 The government has appointed another 96 deprived candidates who passed the 27th BCS examination to various cadres of the Bangladesh Civil Service. A gazette notification in this regard was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Wednesday (May 13), following the recommendation of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission. After winning a legal battle, the Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification on December 18 last year, appointing 673 job candidates of the 27th BCS, two decades after their initial struggle. The appointed individuals have been requested to join their respective cadre-controlling ministry/division’s designated office by May 18.…