Abdul Alim, 45, a rideshare driver for the last four years in Dhaka, did not go home to Jhenaidah for Eid this year.

What American diplomats and doctors saw in Dhaka after Operation Searchlight

The nation observes the 56th Independence Day and National Day today in tribute to the martyrs and valiant sons who laid down their lives for the country’s independence.

At least 18 bodies were recovered early today after a bus fell into the Padma from the pontoon of Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari yesterday afternoon.

Two Russian navy ships are on a four‑day goodwill visit to Bangladesh aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and creating new avenues for training and exchange of experience, said a statement by the Russian embassy in Dhaka yesterday.

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed an application with a Dhaka court to show Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury, a prominent figure in the army‑backed caretaker government, arrested in a case filed over alleged embezzlement of Tk 119.32 crore through sending workers to Malaysia.

The government is determined to curb “mob culture” and firmly establish the rule of law in the country, said Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan yesterday.

A fresh spell of hailstorms and nor’wester battered Netrakona late Tuesday night, damaging over a hundred houses and raising fears of major losses to Boro paddy across several upazilas.

A shortage of diesel supply is disrupting irrigation for Boro cultivation in Khulna, leaving marginal farmers worried about losing their crops at a crucial stage.

Fire Service says closed windows are complicating the operation

In his Independence Day message, Tarique Rahman says the true goal of freedom was to create a non-discriminatory, peaceful nation

At Daulatdia ferry ghat, a grieving mother recalls her final phone call with daughter, who remains missing after a bus plunged into the Padma

NCP leader says Bangladesh must fulfil the unfinished promises of justice, equality and democracy

Suspension follows decision by the owners, says executive editor

Chargé d’affaires pays courtesy call on state minister for foreign affairs

Shah Alam says ordinances from interim govt period under review before elections can proceed

Calls for global recognition of the genocide

Pledges to work on advancing regional peace, stability and prosperity

Police seized 15 drums of fuel after locals grew suspicious of late-night movement

At least 11 passengers swam to safety after bus lost control and fell into the river in Rajbari’s Goalanda