MJF calls for urgent action over ongoing sexual violence against children

Rights group cites alarming statistics, urges stronger monitoring in educational institutions
18 March 2026, 16:18 PM

Govt to introduce crop insurance for farmers: agri minister

He said that farmers will receive compensation through insurance if their crops are damaged by floods or other natural calamities
18 March 2026, 16:15 PM

Main Eid jamaat set for 8:30am at National Eidgah

Islamic Foundation announces prayer schedule; Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek to lead main congregation
18 March 2026, 15:59 PM
18 March 2026, 15:36 PM

Phased factory shutdown adds pressure on highways, triggers fare hike ahead of Eid

Workers face long waits, rising fares and risky travel amid mounting transport shortages
18 March 2026, 15:00 PM

Why Jamaat's debut as opposition in parliament fails the history test

This is not to criticise Jamaat-e-Islami because it proposed names of war criminals for condolence motion at the parliament
18 March 2026, 14:33 PM

Eid travel steady on on Padma Bridge, Dhaka–Mawa Expressway

Vehicle shortage leaves many passengers waiting for hours
18 March 2026, 14:08 PM

Probe body formed after two patients die during SBMCH fire evacuation

The deaths occurred when patients were shifting by relatives, hospital authorities say
18 March 2026, 13:12 PM

Three killed as microbus catches fire in Bogura

Gas leak behind the vehicle catching fire
18 March 2026, 13:11 PM

Sylhet tea belt braces for Eid rush; resorts near full occupancy

Authorities tighten security while businesses expand services to handle anticipated surge of visitors
18 March 2026, 12:40 PM

Moon-sighting meeting set for tomorrow to fix Eid-ul-Fitr date

Public urged to report Shawwal moon sightings through official hotlines or local administration
18 March 2026, 12:09 PM

109 workers terminated at Gazipur knitwear factory during Eid holidays

Workers express concern after layoffs; management says dues cleared under labour law provisions
18 March 2026, 10:43 AM

4 arrested over Shaheed Minar killing

Police say ‘mystery solved’ ahead of formal briefing
18 March 2026, 09:27 AM

PM to launch Farmers’ Card on Pahela Baishakh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the Farmers’ Card programme in Tangail Sadar upazila on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla New Year, on April 14.
18 March 2026, 02:36 AM

Half of youths missed out on jobs in past decade

Nearly half of working-age youths in Bangladesh did not find jobs over the past decade, with young women facing particularly steep barriers, said Johannes Zutt, the World Bank’s vice-president for South Asia.
18 March 2026, 02:34 AM

Condition of Kushtia rape victim critical

The condition of a 10-year-girl, who was allegedly raped in a madrasa in Kushtia, is critical, said a doctor at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital yesterday.
18 March 2026, 02:33 AM

Fuel shortage forces buses to limit Eid trips

Fuel supply disruptions have begun to affect inter‑district bus services ahead of Eid‑ul‑Fitr, with operators struggling to maintain schedules as passenger pressure builds.
18 March 2026, 02:32 AM

Eid journey home: Dhaka-Sylhet highway a major concern

Other key routes may also see delays over roadworks, bottlenecks
18 March 2026, 02:26 AM

Scrapping of lottery system: A return to the old admission rat race?

It is rare for a government decision in Bangladesh to move at lightning speed -- raised in parliament one day and implemented the very next.
18 March 2026, 02:24 AM

PM orders drive to curb violence against women

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed cabinet members and senior government officials to launch a special nationwide drive to curb rape and violence against women, warning that immediate and visible action is needed to prevent further incidents.
18 March 2026, 02:23 AM