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15 January 2026, 12:35 PM
Bangladesh
Khaleda Zia’s legacy honoured in Washington National Press Club
13 January 2026, 23:10 PM
Yunus urges South Asian academics to align education with youth aspirations
13 January 2026, 23:02 PM
Surrendering to those obstructing reform is like walking backwards: Mahfuj Alam
13 January 2026, 22:55 PM
Selling diseased meat as 'beef' undermines public trust: Obhoyaronno
13 January 2026, 21:06 PM
Fakhrul condemns Chuadanga BNP leader’s death in custody, demands justice
13 January 2026, 16:17 PM
Old Dhaka readies for Sakrain as kites, lanterns and memories return to winter skies
13 January 2026, 16:06 PM
Police block July Oikya protest march to EC headquarters
13 January 2026, 15:50 PM
BRTA starts issuing driving licences, vehicle registration on limited scale
Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has started issuing driving licences and vehicle registration on a limited scale and in case of emergencies.
10 May 2021, 15:11 PM
If movement continues, Covid-19 situation could be similar to India, Nepal: health minister
The way the people are moving from one district to another is nothing but a "suicidal decision", Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.
10 May 2021, 14:29 PM
Dhaka, 3 other districts to experience gas shortage till May 15
Consumers will experience gas shortage or low-pressure related issues in different areas of Dhaka, Tangail, Narsingdi and Manikganj from today till May 15, due to maintenance work on the national gas transmission grid.
10 May 2021, 13:22 PM
Demanding extended Eid leave: 26 injured in clash between garment workers, police in Tongi
Twenty-six people were injured during a clash between garments workers and police in Gazipur’s Tongi today, witnesses said.
10 May 2021, 12:12 PM
Home-going couple's firstborn delivered at remote Padma char
Md Nahid Mia and his wife Surma Akhter live in Dhaka’s Lalbagh. They were going to Surma's village home in Barguna's Amtali to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr yesterday.
10 May 2021, 12:11 PM
27 held from Jhenaidah border while entering Bangladesh illegally
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested 27 people, including women and children, who were entering the country illegally through Matila and Samanta borders in Maheshpur upazila of Jhenaidah early today.
10 May 2021, 10:08 AM
5.92 million primary, secondary students at risk of learning loss: survey
A minimum of 5.92 million primary and secondary students are at risk of learning loss since the Covid-19 pandemic has closed educational institutions for more than a year.
10 May 2021, 09:48 AM
Relations with China will be damaged if Bangladesh joins US-led ‘Quad’: envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming today said Bangladesh should not join the "Quad", a US-led initiative, and that Bangladesh’s relations with China will "substantially be damaged" if it joins it.
10 May 2021, 09:18 AM
Homegoers forcibly boarding ferries with ambulances at Shimulia
Hundreds of desperate holidaymakers were seen forcibly boarding ferries at Shimulia ghat, along with ambulances and vehicles carrying dead bodies.
10 May 2021, 08:41 AM
Covid-19: PM reiterates firm solidarity with India
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated firm solidarity with India in a letter addressed to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
10 May 2021, 06:34 AM
100 inter-district buses seized in Cumilla for violating govt directives
At least 100 buses have been seized in Cumilla over the last two days -- till last night -- for operating services, violating government directives.
10 May 2021, 05:31 AM
Despite suspension, ferries at Paturia taking people, small vehicles
People desperate to go home for Eid-ul-Fitr were flocking at the Paturia ferry ghat since this morning despite suspension of ferry services.
10 May 2021, 05:02 AM
Buet postpones admission tests for 2020-21 academic session
Considering the current Covid-19 situation in the country, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) authorities have postponed the admission test for 2020-21 academic session, originally scheduled for June 10.
9 May 2021, 17:26 PM
Truck drivers demand allowing their vehicles on ferries at Baglabazar terminal
Truck drivers today protested demanding authorities to allow them to board ferries with their perishable goods-laden vehicles from Banglabazar Ferry terminal in Madaripur.
9 May 2021, 14:46 PM
Maintain decency when speaking about Khaleda Zia: Fakhrul to ministers
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged ministers to maintain decency and political etiquette when making comments on former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
9 May 2021, 13:28 PM
6 more coaches of metro train reach Mongla port
As part of the second consignment, six more coaches of metro train have reached Mongla port.
9 May 2021, 11:56 AM
Homebound people leaving Dhaka, taking whatever vehicles they can board
Thousands of homebound people are leaving Dhaka city, boarding whatever vehicles they found on the streets -- posing a great risk of Covid-19 spread across the country.
9 May 2021, 11:38 AM
Man dies in elevator crash in Savar
A readymade garment factory lift operator died in an elevator crash today at Dilkushabagh area in Savar.
9 May 2021, 10:59 AM
Khaleda Zia's medical treatment abroad: Law ministry says ‘no’
The law ministry has refused to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad for treatment.
9 May 2021, 10:50 AM
‘You may be exposed to coronavirus on the way home and infect loved ones’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged countrymen not to put their near and dear ones’ lives at risk, as they rush to village homes to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
9 May 2021, 09:20 AM