17 March 2026, 18:59 PM

Jamaat raises concern over ‘politicised’ appointments to local bodies, universities

Party urges swift local polls, warns of phased programmes if demands remain unmet
17 March 2026, 17:16 PM
17 March 2026, 15:39 PM

Foreign minister, UNCTAD chief urge diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis

Khalilur Rahman, Rebeca Grynspan warn developing countries hit by energy disruptions, trade turmoil
17 March 2026, 15:17 PM

When paper carried love: Eid cards find their way back to Dhaka’s streets

Beyond the screen, a fading childhood ritual returns, proving that some traditions are too precious to be left in the digital past
17 March 2026, 15:03 PM

No compromise on safety during Eid journeys: IGP

Authorities vow action against crimes at transport hubs
17 March 2026, 14:56 PM

Rangpur’s strawberry boom: Farmers turn berries into big business

In just five years, strawberry cultivation in Rangpur has grown from 6 to 47 hectares
17 March 2026, 14:13 PM

Jamaat ameer lauds China as Bangladesh’s true friend, calls for greater initiatives

Bangladesh will not accept dominance from any country, Shafiqur says
17 March 2026, 14:12 PM

Middle East could be top priority for Tarique Rahman’s first foreign visit

PM and his wife Zubaida Rahman finish passport formalities for upcoming foreign visits
17 March 2026, 14:02 PM

Metro rail services to remain closed on Eid day

Services to resume following day
17 March 2026, 13:12 PM

Seven-day Eid holiday begins, triggering nationwide travel rush

Govt offices, courts, and many private institutions closed; Dhaka sees surge in homebound travellers
17 March 2026, 13:00 PM

Parents, one-year-old killed in Lalmonirhat road crash on way home for Eid

Truck hits motorcycle in Patgram, leaving another child critically injured
17 March 2026, 12:50 PM

21 crude bomb-like explosives found in Rajshahi

Locally made weapons also recovered from abandoned sack; sabotage suspected ahead of Eid
17 March 2026, 12:14 PM

ACC seizes assets worth nearly Tk 143 crore in February

Court orders target immovable and movable assets amid ongoing investigations
17 March 2026, 11:55 AM

Meta must act against online incitement

Amnesty International has warned that Bangladesh could face serious human rights abuses unless Meta, the parent company of Facebook, takes timely and effective action to address harmful content on its platform.
17 March 2026, 05:50 AM

Religious freedom: US panel urges sanctions on RSS, RAW

A US federal government commission has recommended that the US impose targeted sanctions on the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for the worsening of religious freedom in India.
17 March 2026, 05:47 AM

First month in office: BNP begins delivering on key campaign pledges

A month into office, the BNP government has begun implementing its electoral pledges, with efforts underway to energise the administration, reinforce law and order, stabilise the economy, and rebuild public confidence in governance.
17 March 2026, 05:46 AM

Rab, SB, CID get new chiefs

The government has made a major reshuffle in the top ranks of Bangladesh Police, bringing changes to the leadership of key units including the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab), Special Branch (SB), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and Armed Police Battalion (APBN).
17 March 2026, 05:41 AM

Bangabandhu’s 106th birth anniv today

Today is the 106th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
17 March 2026, 05:38 AM

Canal restoration: Goal is to boost agro economy

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday pledged to transform Bangladesh into an economically and politically strong nation with the support of its people.
17 March 2026, 04:49 AM