Govt moves to amend Cyber Security Act

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday told parliament that the government has started the process to amend the Cyber Security Act to curb the spread of rumors, misinformation, defamatory content, and AI‑generated deceptive images, videos, and audio on social media.
9 June 2026

Bangladesh seeks Russia’s support for BRICS, SCO entry

Khalilur Rahman meets Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow
8 June 2026

3 ‘BCL activists’ arrested over 'attempt to hold procession' in Sitakunda

A police patrol team managed to detain the three while the others fled
8 June 2026

NASSA Group workers block Dhaka's Mohakhali-Tejgaon road over unpaid wages

Around 500 workers demand payment of one month's overdue salary; vehicular movement remains suspended
8 June 2026

BSF takes back 21 people stranded at zero line after BGB blocks entry

The groups, including women and children, had been stuck near the Panchagarh and Thakurgaon borders
8 June 2026

Expressway worth Tk 4,300cr, but police work from tents

Ctg officers stationed at key points say they face heat, rain and lack basic amenities
8 June 2026

SSC results to be published on July 20: Education minister

Exams ended in late May across all boards
8 June 2026

Illegal sand extraction continues in Sreemangal despite raids, fines and cases

Around 30,000 cubic feet of sand seized in recent anti-extraction drives
8 June 2026

Jamaat to unveil ‘shadow budget’ on Tuesday

The move comes ahead of the national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, following a similar initiative by its alliance partner, National Citizen Party (NCP)
8 June 2026

Ansar-VDP deployed in 11 border districts to bolster security

Deployment carried out under MoU with BGB
8 June 2026

ICT proceedings adjourned following death of defence lawyer Aminul Ghani Titto

Tribunals pay tribute to veteran lawyer's contributions to the legal profession
8 June 2026

Human chain in Rangamati demands Dipen Dewan's reinstatement as CHT affairs minister

Civil society leaders submit memorandum seeking probe into circumstances of his resignation
8 June 2026

CMCH strike escalates as trainee doctors back interns

Doctors warn of nationwide action if government fails to open talks
8 June 2026

BGB Battalion-55 deploys drones, expands community outreach along 103km frontier

The highest level of alert has been issued across the border area
8 June 2026

Tangail DC Sharifa Haque named best deputy commissioner in Dhaka division

Recognition cites her administrative performance and contributions to primary education
8 June 2026

MPs slam govt over power cuts

Lawmakers yesterday criticised the government in parliament over prolonged power cuts in their constituencies.
8 June 2026

Intern doctors on strike over 6-point demand

Intern doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital (SOMCH) and Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) began an indefinite work abstention from yesterday morning to press home their six-point demand.
8 June 2026

July survivors need mental health support: speakers

Mental health challenges faced by people injured during the July 2024 mass uprising remain largely overlooked despite growing attention to their physical rehabilitation, speakers said at a workshop in the capital yesterday.
8 June 2026

Shift from certificate-based edn

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called for developing a skills-and technology-based, practical, and job-oriented education system in the country instead of a certificate-based one.
8 June 2026

Bridge collapse snaps road link in Mymensingh

Communication between Dhobaura upazila and Mymensingh city through Tarakanda remained snapped after a Bailey bridge over the Kangsha river in Dhobaura collapsed yesterday morning.
8 June 2026