Idol vandalised at Patuakhali temple; case filed

Locals suspect outsiders may have targeted the temple to trigger unrest in the area
1 March 2026, 17:21 PM
1 March 2026, 16:54 PM

India has assured it'll gradually resume full visa operations: Home minister

Meeting between Salahuddin and Indian envoy also focuses on border killings and bilateral cooperation
1 March 2026, 16:00 PM
1 March 2026, 15:38 PM

PM seeks update on Bangladeshis in Middle East

Flight disruptions and earthquake preparedness discussed at Secretariat meetings
1 March 2026, 14:41 PM

Farmers struggle as saline water ravages Jaban Khan Canal

Over 400 families in three Patuakhali villages affected by saline water after sluice gate opened
1 March 2026, 14:36 PM

Local govt poll preparations to begin after Eid: EC

Commission awaiting parliament’s first session to format of local elections
1 March 2026, 14:09 PM

Civil aviation minister’s mother passes away at 83

Huron Nahar Rashid, wife of Monno Group's founder chairman, dies after prolonged illness
1 March 2026, 14:03 PM

Updates on Middle East-bound flights from Bangladesh

Over 50 Dhaka flights cancelled amid Gulf tensions; some services set to operate today
1 March 2026, 14:02 PM

Seven on 8-day remand in Narsingdi teenage girl rape and murder case

A court in Narsingdi today granted an eight-day remand for seven accused in connection with the gang rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl
1 March 2026, 13:35 PM

Key suspect arrested over Pabna double murder; case handed to DB

Forensic physician at Pabna Medical College collects samples; sexual assault findings pending report
1 March 2026, 12:57 PM

Jamaat ameer mourns death of Khamenei, calls for immediate de-escalation

Says attacks during Ramadan would further threaten global peace
1 March 2026, 12:43 PM

Journalist assaulted for 'inquiring about alleged gambling den' in Shariatpur

Dhaka Post correspondent files case, undergoing treatment
1 March 2026, 12:27 PM

US-Bangla resumes Riyadh, Jeddah and Muscat flights; UAE, Doha services suspended

Airline asks passengers to arrive four hours early amid ongoing Middle East disruptions
1 March 2026, 11:12 AM

Another victim of Halisahar gas leak blast dies; death toll rises to six

The explosion occurred in the early hours of February 23 at their residence in Halisahar due to a gas leak
1 March 2026, 10:43 AM

Biman’s Jeddah-bound flight to depart Chattogram at 4:10pm

Update comes hours after all Middle East flights from Ctg airport were cancelled amid airspace closures
1 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Bangla must live beyond symbolic observance

As Bangladesh observes the enduring legacy of the Language Movement throughout February, conversations around Bangla often intensify -- sometimes emotionally, sometimes critically.
1 March 2026, 06:16 AM

Book fair yet to gain momentum

The third day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair yesterday saw a mix of slow sales and cautious optimism among publishers, as preparations continued alongside the impact of Ramadan.
1 March 2026, 05:57 AM

253 incidents of violence against women in Feb: MSF

The human rights situation across Bangladesh deteriorated further in February compared to January this year, particularly due to post-election violence, political arrests, violence against women and children, and border-related incidents, according to a report by Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF).
1 March 2026, 05:35 AM

PM for faster manifesto implementation

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday attended office on a public holiday and urged officials to expedite implementation of the government’s election manifesto.
1 March 2026, 04:12 AM