Woman killed, 40 injured in clash over ownership of char land in Cumilla
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Inclusivity, security, and artistic freedom
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Need more women entrepreneurs in aviation, tourism
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Few judges, mounting cases at SC
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19 charged over MIST student killing
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At Amirul’s farm, nothing goes to waste
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Peak hilsa season yields little catch
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Salahuddin Faroque’s death anniv
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Four more die with measles symptoms
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Three die of dengue
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13 more Gazipur garment workers hospitalised after drinking water at factory
New cases come two days after 65 workers fell ill; probe underway as water samples sent for testing
20 June 2026, 13:00 PM
Harmony Festival brings indigenous voices to the fore
Three-day cultural showcase highlights traditions, handicrafts of Sylhet’s indigenous communities
20 June 2026, 12:38 PM
PM’s official visit: Dhaka, Beijing likely to sign 15-17 bilateral instruments
Tarique will leave for Malaysia tomorrow and for China on Monday afternoon
20 June 2026, 12:26 PM
PM orders renaming of two Bogura unions
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to take steps to rename two unions in Bogura’s Mokamtala upazila following controversy over names that match those of the two sons of State Minister for LGRD Mir Shahe Alam.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
BGB foils two more push-in attempts
The Border Guard Bangladesh yesterday said it thwarted separate attempts by India’s Border Security Force to push seven people into Bangladesh through border points in Meherpur and Lalmonirhat.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
PM’s China trip: Dhaka eyes funds for infrastructure, investment
After nearly two years of slowdown following the 2024 political changeover, Bangladesh is looking for a fresh boost in Chinese investment and infrastructure financing as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prepares for his first official visit to China from June 23–26.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
AL founding ANNIV: PHQ issues alert over possible clashes
Police Headquarters has issued a nationwide alert over fears of possible clashes between Awami League activists and members of other political parties, centred on the party’s founding anniversary on June 23.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Private Medical Colleges: Foreign student enrolment drops over past 3 years
Enrolment of foreign students in Bangladesh’s private medical colleges has declined sharply over the past three years, raising concerns about the sector’s competitiveness and the country’s position as a destination for medical education.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Khulna solar plant lies idle for 14 years
A 20-kilowatt solar power plant and training centre in Khulna city, set up in 2008 to promote renewable energy and create public awareness, has been lying idle for nearly 14 years due to neglect.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Police uniform changed again
The government has changed the Bangladesh Police dress code, reinstating the previous dark blue and light olive shirts that were replaced seven months ago during the interim government.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Poet Al Mujahidi passes away
Ekushey Padak-winning poet, writer, and editor Al Mujahidi passed away while undergoing treatment at United Hospital in Dhaka yesterday. He was 83.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bogura DB arrests journalist in case filed over ‘defaming Mir Shahe Alam’
Agrajatra Pratidin acting editor Md Rezanur Islam sent to jail on Friday following his arrest
19 June 2026, 23:04 PM
Sports help reduce drug use and excessive mobile phone habits: PM
PM hopes participants will emerge as future sporting talents for Bangladesh
19 June 2026, 20:58 PM
10 arrested over attacks on police after Lalmonirhat child murder
Raids spark fear in Falimari and nearby villages, prompting many male residents to leave their homes
19 June 2026, 20:26 PM
Ekushey Padak-winning poet Al Mujahidi dies at 83
The poet and editor made wide-ranging contributions to literature over a career spanning decades
19 June 2026, 19:09 PM
Woman dies trying to save son from electrocution in Noakhali
Both were killed after the child came into contact with an electric wire attached to a water pump
19 June 2026, 18:40 PM
Workers’ protest brings Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway traffic to a standstill
Police hold talks with factory workers and management while traffic stays suspended
19 June 2026, 00:56 AM
Scrap trader killed, bike set ablaze
A scrap trader was hacked to death at his home in Munshiganj’s Louhajang upazila early yesterday.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Don’t isolate me from people in name of security
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged the Special Security Force to ensure that security measures do not isolate him from people, saying public trust and affection remain his greatest source of strength.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Ex-Somoy TV MD Ahmed Jobaer sent to jail
A Dhaka court yesterday sent Somoy TV’s former managing director Ahmed Jobaer to jail in a fraud case.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM