The Daily Sky

June road accidents claim 696 lives

Staff Correspondent: At least 696 people were killed and 1,867 injured in 689 road crashes across Bangladesh in June, according to Road Safety Foundation. Among them, 228 people died in

Hilsa out of reach for high prices

Staff Correspondent: Hilsa fish prices have reached a record high this rainy season, making it unaffordable for low-and middle-income families. Even though supply of the fish has increased a bit

Ex-PM Hasina gets 6-month jail

Staff Correspondent: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Wednesday convicted and sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in jail in a contempt of court case. The first

54pc of Bangladesh’s power subsidies benefit wealthiest 40pc: IMF

Staff Correspondent: Electricity subsidies in Bangladesh are doing the opposite of what they are meant to do. Instead of supporting the poor, a major share of the government’s subsidy for

Stay vigilant against election conspiracies: Tarique

Staff Correspondent: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged his party leaders and activists to remain alert against any conspiracy aimed at preventing voters from exercising their rights to

Misinformation, fake news are the main problem: Prof Yunus

UNB: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged the United Nations to develop an effective mechanism to fight disinformation and support media maintaining ethical standards. The Chief Adviser made