18 crore people mastermind of July uprising

Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has rejected the idea that any single individual was the “mastermind” behind the July uprising.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Four more die with measles-like symptoms

Four more patients died of suspected measles across the country in the last 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 712.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Relocate illegal chemical depots from Old Dhaka

The Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) yesterday called upon the government to take appropriate measures to relocate all illegal chemical warehouses and hazardous industrial establishments from Old Dhaka and other residential areas to safe locations within a fixed timeframe.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

EC sets sights on October

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it was gearing up preparations to conduct local government elections, targeting October as the possible timeline, starting with the union parishad polls.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Clear your stance on ’71

Criticising Jamaat-e-Islami’s role in the Liberation War, two top BNP leaders in parliament yesterday said Jamaat has yet to apologise for its anti-independence stance and there is still time for it to reconsider its position.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

What went down in Turag on June 22?

Md Suman, 17, from Ranabhola under Turag Police Station, had been missing since he left home on June 22. Around 11:00pm on June 26, police recovered his body from the Turag River, about half a kilometre from the boat terminal near Ashulia Gorur Haat.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

1,320 cadre recommended in 47th BCS

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) yesterday published the final results of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination, recommending 1,521 candidates for appointment.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Fact-Check: Old videos shared as ‘Turag killings’

Over the past few days, multiple accounts affiliated with the Awami League have circulated two videos on social media, presenting the footage as showing recovered bodies of Chhatra League leaders after they were murdered and dumped in the Turag river.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Chair dispute leaves 20 injured in Habiganj

At least 20 people were injured yesterday after a dispute over seating at a World Cup screening escalated into a clash in Habiganj Sadar upazila.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

9th pay scale: Full raise in basic pay likely from next month

The government may implement the Ninth Pay Scale in two phases, with the full increase in basic salaries likely to take effect from July and increased allowances to follow the next fiscal year, finance ministry officials have said.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Adopt zakat-based model for economy

Jamaat-e-Islami MP Mujibur Rahman yesterday called for replacing Bangladesh’s interest-based economic system with a zakat-based alternative, saying the country must “bury” the existing model and adopt the economic principles of Madinah.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Opposition stages walk out over 2 bills

Following the discussion on the proposed 2026-27 budget, parliament yesterday introduced two bills under the supplementary agenda -- the Bangladesh Medical University (Amendment) Bill and the Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Bill.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Hill communities oppose move to bring them under income tax net

Community leaders urge the government to retain long-standing exemptions, citing limited incomes and poor access to basic services
28 June 2026, 21:50 PM

ONE Bank honours young talents in Sylhet

ONE Bank PLC has celebrated the academic achievements of students from various institutions across Sylhet under its long‑standing scholarship and recognition programme
28 June 2026, 21:04 PM

47th BCS: 1,320 get cadre recommendation

Another 201 candidates have been recommended for non-cadre posts
28 June 2026, 20:31 PM

Chair dispute at Argentina-Jordan World Cup match screening leaves 20 injured in Habiganj

An argument over seating at the makeshift venue escalated into a clash involving local weapons, police say
28 June 2026, 20:08 PM

With October in mind, EC gears up for local govt elections

Polling centres likely to increase for union parishad elections; EC says no decisions to be made without consulting political parties
28 June 2026, 19:21 PM

HC issues rule on bail for ex-CEC Kazi Habibul Awal

State asked to explain in two weeks why he should not be granted bail
28 June 2026, 18:26 PM

Illegal tree felling continues in Moulvibazar's Kalachhara forest

Forest department's role questioned; environmentalists warn of long-term ecological damage
28 June 2026, 15:37 PM

Over 80,000 retired non-govt teachers await benefits: Milon

Education minister says authorities face a Tk 7,176 crore funding shortfall despite steps to speed up payments
28 June 2026, 15:08 PM