Women going to China on family visas soaring

At least 4,226 Bangladeshi women travelled to China on family visas between 2020 and 2025.
23 August 2026

Reform missteps behind SSC result swings: experts

Since the late 1980s, Bangladesh’s SSC pass rate has seen major fluctuations, reflecting not only student performance but also suggesting the influence of political realities, exam reforms, marking practices, and education policies.
23 August 2026

Failures over decades fuel energy crisis

Bangladesh’s energy crisis is the consequence of decades of planning failures, import dependence, weak exploration, distorted pricing, politically driven expansion and poor use of domestic resources, said experts yesterday.
23 August 2026

The plight of fishermen: No aid for families of those lost at sea

At least 196 fishermen from Patharghata upazila of Barguna have gone missing while fishing at sea or in rivers over the past 33 years. Their families are not only left without closure, but also without any government assistance.
23 August 2026

Police aiding extortion to be identified, brought under law: Home minister

Salahuddin says govt to follow zero-tolerance policy against such crimes
22 August 2026

Bring plastic, take home a sapling

Residents exchange discarded bottles and other plastic waste for fruits, plants, and medicinal plant saplings
22 August 2026
22 August 2026

Woman's body recovered from Bangshi river in Dhaka with clay pot tied around neck

Police suspect suicide but were also investigating the possibility of murder
22 August 2026

Will rebuild Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman’s leadership: Moyeen Khan

Says govt aims to restore democracy, development and Bangladesh’s global reputation
22 August 2026

Andaleeve Partho seeks prayers ahead of taking charge of information ministry

New minister says he will assess the ministry’s responsibilities and practical challenges after joining office tomorrow
22 August 2026

Boat race revives Old Dhaka's river spirit

Traditional boat race draws thousands to the Buriganga as part of DSCC's month-long ‘Hridoye Dhaka 416’ festival
22 August 2026

New ministers, state ministers pay tribute at national memorial

Four newly appointed ministers and two state ministers today paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar, a day after taking oath at Bangabhaban.
22 August 2026

Century-old Shamshernagar station buried under mountain of garbage

With no permanent dumping site, commuters, traders and residents face stench, insects and health concerns every day
22 August 2026

India, Nepal, Maldives congratulate Fakhrul on election as president

Leaders express hope for stronger bilateral ties and continued regional cooperation
22 August 2026

Kolkata hotel fire: Relatives wait at Benapole as bodies of five Bangladeshis expected home

One more body to be repatriated through Bhomra border, while another victim to be cremated in India at family’s request
22 August 2026

Malaysia lists 25 Bangladeshi agencies, but recruitment process remains unclear

The listing comes amid uncertainty over how Bangladeshis will be recruited under a revised arrangement
22 August 2026

US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations, including Bangladesh

US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan issued the ruling yesterday, describing the policy announced by the State Department in January as “patently unlawful” and contrary to federal immigration law
22 August 2026

Cabinet Division gazette assigns portfolios to 4 ministers, 2 state ministers

Moyeen Khan gets LGRD ministry, Partho gets information and broadcasting, Afroza Khanam Rita is reassigned to food
22 August 2026

PM Tarique wishes President Mirza Fakhrul a successful, dignified tenure

Prime minister congratulates the new president following Friday’s oath-taking ceremony at Bangabhaban
22 August 2026