Shapla Chattar crackdown: Dipu Moni, Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa shown arrested

Tribunal cites preliminary findings linking the accused to the 2013 crackdown
14 May 2026, 13:53 PM

If not on campus, where is she safe?

A Jahangirnagar University student survived an attempted rape on campus, raising urgent questions about safety, accountability, and the administration’s response
14 May 2026, 13:53 PM

Probe committee formed over mass illness at Pabna school

More than 50 students reportedly fell sick after exposure to suspected toxic fumes in Ishwardi
14 May 2026, 13:32 PM

Six killed in Kushtia: ICT verdict in case against Inu any day

ICT concludes hearings in the crimes against humanity case
14 May 2026, 13:31 PM

Four Bangladeshi brothers found dead inside parked car in Oman

The expatriates hailed from Lalanagar union of Rangunia, Chattogram
14 May 2026, 12:46 PM

Journalist alleges assault by teenagers in Mohammadpur

A journalist alleged that he was beaten up by a group of teenagers in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area yesterday evening.
14 May 2026, 12:32 PM

Reshmi dies a week after stray bullet injury in Ctg 'revenge' shooting

11–year-old girl hit by bullet while buying betel leaf
14 May 2026, 12:22 PM

SCBA election enters final day amid AL exclusion row

BNP-backed lawyers dominate candidate list
14 May 2026, 12:02 PM

Elderly man beaten to death in Faridpur after dispute over litchi picking

Video of the assault went viral on Facebook; police say efforts are under way to arrest the suspects
14 May 2026, 11:15 AM

Youth arrested over hurting religious sentiments in Netrokona

Police have arrested a 28-year-old man over a Facebook post that reportedly hurt religious sentiments of Muslims in Barhatta upazila of Netrokona district.
14 May 2026, 10:37 AM

Promotion row paralyses BU

The indefinite shutdown at Barishal University, enforced by teachers demanding promotion, entered its fourth consecutive day today, leaving academic and administrative activities paralysed.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Hasina will kill us if we issue death certificate’

A prosecution witness and mother of slain 14-year-old Ashiqul Islam yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that a doctor initially refused to issue her son’s death certificate after he was killed during the July uprising, saying, “If we issue the death certificate, Sheikh Hasina will kill us.”
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt plans WASA for Cumilla city

The government has decided to establish a Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) in Cumilla city to ensure a modern and sustainable water management system for its residents.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Students to get up to 23 days off for Eid

Students of schools, colleges, technical institutions and madrasas across the country are set to enjoy extended Eid-ul-Azha holidays ranging from 16 to 23 days from May 22, according to revised academic calendars.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

13th JS off to a good start, but challenges remain

The start of the 13th parliament is a positive step, but it still has a long way to go in ensuring real accountability of the executive branch and amending the constitution in line with public expectations, speakers said at a discussion organised by Citizen’s Forum, Bangladesh (CFB) yesterday.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Ex-minister Mosharraf Hossain dies

Former Awami League minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain died at a hospital in Dhaka yesterday morning. He was 83.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Sheba suspends operations

Sheba Prokashoni, an iconic publishing house, has suspended all activities following allegations of internal irregularities and corruption, the organisation announced yesterday.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

War in ME takes toll on Bangladeshi migrants

Kawser Ahmed was close to repaying the loan he had taken in 2021 to migrate to Iran for work. But the war shattered that dream and left his family in uncertainty.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to launch ‘Shishu Swarga’ for children with special needs

The government is set to launch the “Shishu Swarga” project in 10 upazilas across as many districts to provide health and rehabilitation services for children with special needs.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Ecnec okays Padma barrage mega project

The government has approved the first phase of the Padma barrage project at Tk 34,497 crore with the aim of reviving five major river systems, reducing seawater intrusion and storing 2,900 million cubic metres of water in the Padma river.
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM