The 13th parliament yesterday held its inaugural sitting amid a heated atmosphere, as opposition MPs staged a walkout in protest against President Mohammed Shahabuddin speaking in the House.

The wedding rituals were over, the blessings offered, and laughter still lingered in the air.

Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman yesterday expressed hope that the House would function effectively and uphold democratic values.

The US has launched a fresh trade investigation into Bangladesh and more than a dozen other economies to examine whether their policies and production practices are contributing to global overcapacity that could harm American manufacturing.

Given that the country’s existing tobacco tax structure is inadequate to discourage tobacco use, anti-tobacco campaigners and economists have recommended increasing taxes to reduce the affordability of tobacco products and protect public health.

Leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday joined families of those killed and injured in the July mass uprising in a sit-in protest in front of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban to realise their three demands.

A retired madrasa teacher broke down in tears before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday as he recounted finding his 35-year-old son among rows of bullet-riddled bodies on a hospital floor after taking part in the July uprising.

European and global civil society organisations have issued an urgent appeal to the prime minister of Bangladesh, calling for the immediate release of 75-year-old journalist, writer, freedom fighter, and human rights activist Shahriar Kabir.

BNP Vice-Chairman Ahmed Azam Khan, also a lawmaker from the Tangail-8 constituency, was sworn in as a member of the cabinet yesterday.

Bangladesh Police yesterday issued a comprehensive set of safety guidelines for travellers and transport operators to ensure smooth journeys during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong will be visiting Bangladesh on April 2-3 2026 for the 14th Bangladesh-China Diplomatic Consultations.

The Hathazari Airfield, a World War II–era airbase in Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila and a site of historic importance, has been lying in a state of decay due to decades of neglect.

Though the BNP won the February 12 national polls decisively, the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami performed stronger in postal ballots.

Deep-sea fishing operators have urged the government to ensure fuel supply to fishing vessels on a priority basis so that marine fish harvesting can continue smoothly.

A man and his wife were killed when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a pickup van on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Manikganj’s Shibaloy upazila yesterday.

Three rape incidents have been reported across three districts over the last few days, according to reports from our correspondents.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 11 individuals, including five police officers, over allegations of embezzling over Tk 3.94 crore by creating fake ration cards at the police ration store in Jhalakathi Police Lines.

Residents along the Rangamati–Rajasthali–Bandarban route have long demanded a bridge over the Karnaphuli River near Chandraghona, as they currently depend on the Kaptai Chandraghona ferry ghat for crossing.

Along the Barishal–Banaripara road, a gleaming white structure rises into view, immediately drawing the attention of travellers passing by.

Indian External Affairs Ministry says Sri Lanka, Maldives also seek fuel from them