Update comes hours after all Middle East flights from Ctg airport were cancelled amid airspace closures

As Bangladesh observes the enduring legacy of the Language Movement throughout February, conversations around Bangla often intensify -- sometimes emotionally, sometimes critically.

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.

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).

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday attended office on a public holiday and urged officials to expedite implementation of the government’s election manifesto.

National Citizen Party Convener and Opposition Party Chief Whip Nahid Islam yesterday said the party’s next goal is to strengthen its grassroots organisation to expand its political gains.

At least 403 students died by suicide in the country in 2025, with schoolchildren making up the largest share -- a total of 190 cases.

A two-month fishing ban in five hilsa sanctuaries will take effect from midnight tonight, aiming to boost production and protect jatka, young hilsa less than 10 inches.

Bangladesh embassy says they are trying to collect further details, including the worker’s identity and medical condition

The women’s wing of Jamaat-e-Islami formed a human chain in Dhaka yesterday, demanding an end to violence against women and children and exemplary punishment for those responsible.

The Cabinet Division has issued strict directives against any policy violations or financial transactions in the selection and distribution of the government’s promised Family Cards and Agricultural Cards.

Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE) yesterday urged the government to support its 12-point education agenda with a comprehensive legal framework, sustainable financing and review-based reforms.

A BNP activist was beaten to death allegedly by supporters of a rival faction in Charghat upazila of Rajshahi on Friday night.

A man was killed in a clash between two groups over mosque funds in Chhatak upazila of Sunamganj yesterday.

An elderly woman and her teenage granddaughter were allegedly killed by unidentified assailants in Bhabanipur village of Ishwardi upazila, Pabna, in the early hours of yesterday.

Police have identified the man whose severed body parts were found scattered across different areas of the capital.

The government has expressed deep concern over the failure of the discussion process in the Middle East and the recent intensification of conflict.

The unprecedented attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star have tarnished Bangladesh’s reputation globally, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged political parties to work to change the fate of the people, saying citizens are now looking to them with high expectations and aspirations.

The reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Bangladesh is “highly discriminatory” and must be revoked, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue yesterday.