Women sidelined in national politics

2 hour(s) ago Politics
Experts and politicians have raised alarm over the fact that women made up only around four percent of the candidates in the 13th national election.
Govt failing to form Constitution Reform Council despite referendum mandate: Nahid
7 hour(s) ago Politics
NCP convener says delay undermines public confidence and democratic norms
Jhenaidah father formally disowns son over his involvement with BCL
4 March 2026, 22:54 PM Politics
Advocate suggests such affidavit holds no legal weight
Pro-BNP transport workers’ leader murdered in Khulna
2 hour(s) ago Crime & Justice
A pro-BNP transport workers’ leader was shot dead by unidentified criminals in Khulna city on Wednesday night.
Writ petition challenges Ahsan H Mansur’s removal
2 hour(s) ago Crime & Justice
A writ petition was filed yesterday with the High Court challenging the legality of the government’s decision to remove Ahsan H Mansur from the post of Bangladesh Bank governor and appoint Md Mostaqur Rahman in his place.
Three of a family injured in AC blast
28 February 2026, 01:47 AM
Three members of a family sustained critical burn injuries after an air conditioner exploded at a residential building in Narinda, Old Dhaka, early yesterday.
Man dies in AC compressor blast in Dhaka's Narinda
28 February 2026, 01:00 AM
Parents sustain burn injuries
8 police personnel injured as vehicle overturns in Brahmanbaria
27 February 2026, 13:00 PM
Two officers in critical condition after crash en route to ceremonial salute for state minister
AC blast in Old Dhaka building leaves 3 family members critically injured
27 February 2026, 12:10 PM
All admitted to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery
LPG Station Blast: Six victims in critical condition
27 February 2026, 02:43 AM
Six of the 15 people injured in a blast at an unauthorised LPG filling station in Cox’s Bazar are undergoing treatment in critical condition at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH), district authorities said yesterday.
Seven-day Eid holiday this year
5 March 2026, 12:45 PM Governance
Government extends Eid‑ul‑Fitr holiday by a day, including March 18
PM to launch 'Family Card' programme at Korail T&T Field on March 10
5 March 2026, 11:44 AM Governance
BRTC initiates women-only bus service operated by women staff
OpenAI is eyeing contract with NATO: report
11 hour(s) ago Tech & Startup
OpenAI is considering a contract to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the unclassified networks of the NATO, according to a recent report by Reuters citing a person familiar with the matter, days after the company finalised a separate agreement with the United States Department of Defense.
Apple launches $599 MacBook Neo in push for lower-cost laptop
4 March 2026, 20:36 PM Tech & Startup
Apple has announced a new entry-level laptop, the MacBook Neo, starting at $599 in the US, as it seeks to bring its Mac line-up to a lower price point.

Trump backs Kurds for Iran offensive

2 hour(s) ago Middle East
US and Israel pounded Iran and Lebanon yesterday as President Donald Trump encouraged Kurdish opposition groups to go on the offensive against Tehran, potentially opening a dangerous new front in the widening war that may draw in more countries.
US, Canada spot Russian jets near Alaska
5 hour(s) ago World
The United States and Canada detected two Russian military aircraft near the US state of Alaska on Wednesday, the joint US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said.
China puts energy, diplomacy before Iran
5 hour(s) ago World
China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say.