Construction of a new building for the Noakhali 250-Bed General Hospital remains incomplete more than two years after the original deadline, causing suffering to patients.

Bad loans in the country’s banking sector have surpassed Tk 6 lakh crore once again despite a series of policy support measures for defaulted borrowers, indicating the fragile state of the sector.

Four police personnel were withdrawn yesterday following allegations that a woman was raped on the Kurigram Express train in Bogura.

In its first six months in office, the BNP-led government has not been able to break free from the bureaucratic practices of previous governments, struggling to deliver on its electoral pledge to reform the administration based on merit, competence and experience.

At least 10 homes were swept away by a sudden bout of erosion along the Nabaganga river in Narail’s Kalia upazila recently, leaving residents and traders fearing further damage during the monsoon.

The Anti‑Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities and corruption at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, naming four officials, including former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury yesterday said the media enjoys greater freedom than in the past and that the government does not interfere in its activities.

Iran does not view the “Makkah pact” involving Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan as something against Tehran, and Bangladesh’s decision does not create concerns for them.

A Dhaka court yesterday framed charges against Syed Ashfaqul Haque, former executive editor of The Daily Star, and his wife Tania Khondoker in a case filed over the death of a teenage house help, who fell from their residential building in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur in February 2024.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi yesterday described Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as “intelligent” and “pro-people”, expressing optimism about stronger ties between the two countries.

Urges MPs to maintain discipline by refraining from talking and using phones

Demonstrators say sanitation workers and their families must be resettled before development proceeds

Two drown in Tironoi river in Ranisankail

Six of seven named accused arrested; doctors demand arrest of ‘prime accused’

Govt not trying to control media, says Yasser

Bangladesh prime minister says existing facilities are more practical as government plans domestic drone production and stronger military cybersecurity

Ambassador blames US attacks and blockade for difficulties surrounding supplies

Gang of 6-7 ‘traffickers’ fled after sensing BGB presence, says border guard

Police have arrested three people in a case filed over assaulting a woman entrepreneur during a dispute at Boro Bazar in Rajbari.

US President Donald Trump has expressed hope of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman soon, saying he believes Bangladesh and its people have a very bright future under his leadership.