Farmers block highway seeking fertiliser
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Altamash Kabir elected president of Dhaka Club
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‘Don’t let Rohingya crisis slip off the global agenda’
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7 September 2026 Bangladesh
Newborn in ICU after ‘incorrect jab’
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NHRC, enforced disappearance bills passed
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School building at risk as embankment encroaches on campus

The embankment now runs along the building's roof, with soil being filled up to the windows on the west side
19 May 2025

Reports of secy’s departure: Unease grips foreign ministry

A sense of uncertainty prevails in the foreign ministry over reports that Secretary Jashim Uddin will be removed.
18 May 2025

‘Job scam’: 33 Bangladeshis sue Malaysian firm, govt for Tk 4.8cr

The case was filed with the High Court in the Malaysian city of Shah Alam
18 May 2025

ACC moves to revive barge-mounted power plant case against Hasina

The Anti-Corruption Commission has made a move to revive the 18-year-old barge-mounted power plant corruption case against deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
18 May 2025

Murder accused escapes from court custody in Jashore

The accused, Jewel Khan, 35, of Rampur village in Shalikha upazila of Magura, is a prime accused in the murder of easy-bike driver Al-Amin in 2021
18 May 2025

Army handling the matter with sensitivity

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) yesterday said any provocative actions, anti-public behaviour, or activities that tarnish the reputation of the force are never “desirable”.
18 May 2025

Protect family of Magura rape victim

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed grave concern over the safety and well-being of the family of the victim in the recent Magura rape and murder case, urging authorities to act swiftly to ensure their protection, especially the victim's 14-year-old sister, who is also a child bride.
18 May 2025

Exporters caught off guard by India’s import curbs

"This sudden decision could severely disrupt bilateral trade"
18 May 2025

Man jailed for hill cutting, encroaching govt land

The convict, Jitu Mia, had long been occupying the government land, said officials
18 May 2025

12 promoted to additional IGP

The government has promoted 12 senior police officers to the rank of additional inspectors general of police (addl IGPs)
18 May 2025

Shammo murder: DU students, teachers ramp up protests

Dhaka University campus witnessed waves of protests yesterday as demonstrations continued for the fifth consecutive day, demanding the arrest of the killers of university student Shahriar Alam Shammo.
18 May 2025

Khalilur rejects BNP’s claim of his foreign citizenship

National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman yesterday said he remains prepared to exercise his rights as a Bangladeshi citizen to the fullest extent.
18 May 2025

Why December, when polls can be in Aug-Oct?

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said the national election could feasibly be held between August and October, but the government was not moving in that direction.
18 May 2025

Kuet teachers now suspend admin work

The teachers’ association of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) yesterday announced a complete suspension of all administrative activities with immediate effect.
18 May 2025

10 segments to get 52% of ADP

For the first time, the planning ministry has used a digital budget planning system to categorise spending based on economic codes
18 May 2025

Rain submerges cropland in Rangpur

Relentless rainfall over the last one week left vast stretches of cropland submerged across Rangpur region, causing severe disruption to maize and paddy harvest. While the window for safe harvesting is rapidly closing, farmers are hoping for improvement in weather.
18 May 2025

Environment not conducive to polls yet

The current political atmosphere is not yet suitable for a free and fair national election, Syed Abdullah Md Taher, nayeb-e-ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, said yesterday.
18 May 2025

Make procurement rules more inclusive

Bangladesh’s leading manufacturers have called for changes to the public procurement system, arguing that discriminatory rules are locking out capable local companies from a $30 billion government spending pool.
18 May 2025

Nagar Bhaban sealed for 2nd day by Ishraque supporters

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain kept all gates of Nagar Bhaban -- the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) -- padlocked for the second consecutive day yesterday, halting all service-related activities.
18 May 2025