Govt websites back online after brief disruption

Users saw 'Error 503 Backend fetch failed'; PM's adviser says outage was caused by a power-related issue
5 August 2026

Govt giving space to anti-July narratives

The government is giving space to narratives against the July uprising, Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam alleged yesterday.
5 August 2026

Just one teacher for 550 students

Every morning, hundreds of students arrive at Dahagram Government High School hoping to learn. Yet, most return home without attending regular classes, as only one teacher remains for the school’s 550 students.
5 August 2026

3 Bangladeshis killed in Malaysia

Three Bangladeshi men were killed and another was injured following an altercation at a house in Taman Linggi, Malaysia, on Monday, The New Straits Times reported.
5 August 2026

EC gives expat voters7 days to respond toverification calls

The Election Commission (EC) will cancelexpatriate voter registration applications ifapplicants fail to respond within seven days afterrepeated attempts to contact them, officials saidyesterday.
5 August 2026

Climate risks demand greater focus on children

Bangladesh needs stronger investment, institutional support and coordinated action to ensure children receive proper nutrition, healthcare, protection, education and a safe environment, speakers said yesterday.
5 August 2026

Hasina can speak, but hate speech breaches ICT order

There is no blanket legal bar on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina making a public statement, although any hate speech or remarks amounting to contempt of court would violate the International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) order, Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said yesterday.
5 August 2026

DMP tightens security across city

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has tightened  security measures across the capital to mark the second anniversary of July Uprising Day.
5 August 2026

Justice for July must not become revenge

The trial process over the July-August 2024 atrocities will lose credibility if innocent people are accused out of revenge, personal enmity, or political rivalry, said rights activists, lawyers, and prosecution officials yesterday.
5 August 2026

Dhaka, Riyadh move to deepen bilateral ties

Bangladesh has proposed transforming its relations with Saudi Arabia into a comprehensive strategic partnership covering political, economic, security and people-to-people cooperation, as Riyadh signalled its interest in expanding investments beyond the labour sector.
5 August 2026

JS panel to review entire constitution

The special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendments will review the entire constitution before finalising its recommendations, with the July National Charter at the centre of the process.
5 August 2026

It’s time to rebuild, fulfil people’s aspirations

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged people to remain vigilant against those conspiring to undermine the country’s rebuilding efforts, saying the time had come to move beyond protests and focus on fulfilling people’s aspirations.
5 August 2026

India has no involvement in Hasina’s media event

India has said its government has no involvement in deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s scheduled virtual appearance at a media event today.
5 August 2026

Bangladesh signs trade deal with S Korea

97 percent of Bangladeshi goods to get preferential access
5 August 2026

July Uprising: The day an autocrat fell

Around 11:00am on August 5, 2024, Sheikh Hasina was told what she had refused to believe: the protesters could no longer be stopped from reaching Gono Bhaban.
5 August 2026

Govt debt edges up 5% to nearly Tk 23 lakh crore

The government’s total debt stock reached Tk 22.6 lakh crore at the end of March, a surge that is set to increased the debt servicing burden and put pressure on budget implementation.
5 August 2026

Govt plans integrated border management: Salahuddin

Home minister at meeting with IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels says move aims to curb trafficking and strengthen security
4 August 2026

Clashes at 4 campuses in 24 hours raise fears of renewed student violence

Clashes at Jagannath University, Dhaka College, Dhaka Alia Madrasah and Begum Rokeya University brought academic activities to a halt
4 August 2026

India denies involvement in Sheikh Hasina’s August 5 virtual media appearance

New Delhi says the event is organised by a private entity and it does not endorse any views expressed there
4 August 2026

Saudi Arabia eyes broader investment in Bangladesh beyond manpower

Eyes investment opportunities in fisheries, food, energy, renewable energy, information technology and artificial intelligence
4 August 2026