Swadhinata Padak for teacher who died saving her students
5 March 2026, 20:44 PM
Maherin Chowdhury rescued at least 20 children from the burning Milestone school building
5 March 2026, 20:44 PM
Prolonged war can hit remittance hard
5 March 2026, 02:26 AM
The cancellation of 222 flights and suspension of six Middle Eastern routes over the past five days is likely to put a heavy burden on Bangladesh’s labour market and the economy.
5 March 2026, 02:26 AM
Reaction / We owe the children a safer world
4 March 2026, 16:48 PM
7-year-old's brutal death in Sitakunda exposes child safety crisis
4 March 2026, 16:48 PM
Living in fear in the Middle East
3 March 2026, 02:19 AM
Bangladeshi expatriates across parts of the Middle East are living in fear and uncertainty after another Bangladeshi was killed and two others were injured in Bahrain yesterday.
3 March 2026, 02:19 AM
Missile kills Bangladeshi in the UAE
2 March 2026, 17:11 PM
Bangladeshi migrant workers in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan are living in fear and uncertainty following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation in the Gulf region. ,
2 March 2026, 17:11 PM
Bangladeshi expats in Abu Dhabi in fear after blasts near US Base
28 February 2026, 21:23 PM
Residents heard multiple blast‑like sounds, which were believed to be interceptions, and were advised by authorities to stay indoors.
28 February 2026, 21:23 PM
‘We thought she was dead’
25 February 2026, 02:48 AM
For 13 days, three children waited anxiously to see their mother again, after first enduring the disbelief that she was even alive.
25 February 2026, 02:48 AM
‘She does not talk, but at least she’s alive’
24 February 2026, 21:32 PM
Out of contact since 2021, Rizia Begum was found unidentified at Dhaka airport; her children had already begun mourning her
24 February 2026, 21:32 PM
‘Modern-day slavery’ threatening our women migrants
The recent return of a 32‑year‑old Bangladeshi domestic worker from Saudi Arabia—six months pregnant after alleged rape, torture, and imprisonment—is not an isolated tragedy.
22 February 2026, 01:46 AM
Family, future plans keep Yunus busy
After his tenure ended as chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Prof Muhammad Yunus has retreated to a quieter routine, spending more time with family and planning for his next chapter.
21 February 2026, 03:25 AM
Raped, tortured and jailed
When Rima, not her real name, left for Saudi Arabia ahead of Eid-ul-Azha last year, she believed she had secured a company job with a monthly salary of 1,000 riyals, with food and accommodation included.
20 February 2026, 02:43 AM
Prices of essentials rise ahead of Ramadan
On average, the increase ranged from 10 to 30 percent
18 February 2026, 03:40 AM
A message to BNP
When women feel empowered and protected, the whole country becomes stronger
14 February 2026, 12:40 PM
New govt likely to be sworn in on Monday or Tuesday
The government is making all-out preparation to conduct swearing-in for MPs-elect after gazette notification within a day or two and the oath-taking of BNP-led government as the interim administration wants to hand over power at the earliest.
14 February 2026, 02:57 AM
Big names, big upsets in 13th national polls
Heavyweight contenders who failed to hold ground
13 February 2026, 18:17 PM
Peaceful polls, a show of order in Bangladesh
A largely peaceful vote marks a significant moment for Bangladesh
12 February 2026, 19:28 PM
BNP promises a govt answerable directly to citizens
BNP yesterday unveiled its election manifesto, pledging nine key commitments across critical sectors and vowing to establish an accountable, responsible, and a “just state” directly answerable to the people.
7 February 2026, 04:18 AM
Make long-term plan for those bringing in billions
As political parties prepare to unveil their election manifestos, migration experts have urged them to include clear and strong commitments to reform Bangladesh’s labour migration sector.
21 January 2026, 05:10 AM
National election: What candidates can and cannot do
From rallies and posters to social media, here’s a comprehensive guide to EC’s dos and don’ts
20 January 2026, 17:54 PM
Overseas manpower recruitment: Approval for 252 agencies raises red flags
Bangladesh has approved licences for 252 new overseas recruiting agencies, bringing the total to a record 2,646, even as experts warn that the sector is already buckling under systemic corruption and inadequate oversight.
19 January 2026, 04:36 AM
Mob rule has no place on campus
Assault on a CU teacher exposes a dangerous collapse of campus governance
11 January 2026, 19:37 PM
US Visa bond: Visitors to be hit the hardest
Bangladesh’s addition to a US visa bond list could disrupt travel and trade, potentially hurting small businesses and ordinary visitors, experts said.
9 January 2026, 04:00 AM
From streets to rooftops, people line up for Khaleda Zia’s janaza
Unprecedented crowds reflect enduring influence of BNP chairperson and former prime minister
31 December 2025, 09:09 AM
Bangladeshi migrant workers: Still plagued by high costs, low safeguards
After sending over a million workers overseas this year, experts warn low-skilled labour-export model remains fragile
17 December 2025, 18:16 PM
Female migration declines amid abuse, unsafe conditions
The migration of female workers abroad has been gradually declining over the last four years due to multiple problems, including the lack of exploration of new labour markets, unsafe working conditions, and abuse in destination countries.
5 December 2025, 20:47 PM
28yrs of Cht accord: Disappointment, frustration keep growing
Frustration and disappointment have been growing among the indigenous people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts as the CHT Peace Accord has still not been fully implemented even after 28 years.
1 December 2025, 18:10 PM
When American dream turns into a nightmare
Deported Bangladeshi migrants recount hunger, abuse and shattered hopes
1 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Tremors stopped, but fear remains
Waves of panic reveal a deeper crisis
23 November 2025, 13:16 PM