No more duty-free car facility for MPs
6 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Begin Dhaka load shedding from JS Bhaban
6 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Govt to publish white paper on education sector
6 hour(s) ago
Education
New govt faces ‘a daunting set of challenges’
6 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Rooppur set for fuel loading on April 28
6 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Govt to form a cell to combat cyberbullying
6 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Don’t turn away measles patients
6 hour(s) ago
Disease
Bus fare hiked by about 5%
6 hour(s) ago
Transport
Govt, opposition team up on fuel crisis
6 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Power cuts worsen amid searing heat
6 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
RMCH interns on a 24-hour work abstention, leaving patients to suffer
Protest at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital follows allegations of abuse against three doctors
21 April 2026, 16:02 PM
SSC exams begin smoothly, no leak rumours detected, says education minister
Govt not considering reinstating PSC, JSC exams, he says
21 April 2026, 15:39 PM
Jamaat-led alliance submits 13 names for reserved women’s seats in parliament
Alliance raises concerns over reform council and referendum mandate
21 April 2026, 15:29 PM
Man from Moulvibazar killed in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia, family says
He may have been killed about a week ago; body yet to be repatriated
21 April 2026, 13:54 PM
Mujibnagar memorial vandalism sparks call for urgent restoration
Speakers allege lack of government action following reported attacks on sculptures
21 April 2026, 13:06 PM
Blind SSC candidate finally sits for exams after last-minute scribe support
Uncertainty ends as volunteer steps in after knowing the matter from Facebook post
21 April 2026, 12:54 PM
Police seek revision of uniform design amid discontent over recent change
Uniform colours under review; draft gazette submitted for amendment
21 April 2026, 12:00 PM
SSC, equivalent exams begin nationwide under tight monitoring
Over 18.57 lakh candidates sit exams at 3,885 centres; CCTV monitoring and special cells activated
21 April 2026, 10:07 AM
SSC, equivalent examinations begin today
The Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations begin today, with authorities rolling out enhanced surveillance to prevent question leaks and ensure smooth conduct.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Jamaat-led alliance names 13 candidates
The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance yesterday announced a list of 13 candidates for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th parliament, hours after the BNP released its own list.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Khalilur requests Iran for safe passage through Hormuz
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has yet again requested Iran to facilitate the safe passage of the Bangladesh-flagged vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ through the Strait of Hormuz.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
‘The state must protect survivors of sexual violence’
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has condemned the attack, vandalism, and threats against the family of a teenage girl in Noakhali’s Subarnachar after they filed a case against a madrasa superintendent accused of attempting to rape her.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
A daily struggle for water in the hills
For people in remote hilly areas, late spring and the onset of summer dry up springs and wells, creating a shortage of drinking water.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt decision on transport fares likely tomorrow
Even after a day-long discussion between the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority and leaders of bus, truck and launch owners’ associations, transport fares remained unsettled till yesterday, with a decision expected tomorrow (Wednesday), said an official of the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges.
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21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Vaccination for every child’
A nationwide emergency measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign was launched yesterday amid efforts to curb a sharp rise in measles cases and deaths.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Some groups out to confuse people about reforms - Says PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday alleged that certain political groups are attempting to mislead the public regarding the reforms and accused them of ignoring pressing issues.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Fuel price hike unlikely to stoke inflation
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday said it was unlikely that the recent fuel price hike would exacerbate inflation, terming Saturday night’s mid-month adjustment “moderate”.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Chokehold on the poor tightens
For millions, the cost of living has been rising for three years. A record fuel price hike made everything worse overnight...
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
New radar system at HSIA covers entire Bangladesh sky
Bangladesh has entered a new era of airspace surveillance with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art radar system at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Road crash, drowning: Four killed in two districts
At least four people were killed in separate incidents in Tangail and Gazipur over the past two days, report our correspondents.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM