Govt planning prison rights watchdog
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Bangladesh
Govt may examine the allegations that predate presidency
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Bangladesh
Three out of 4 toothpastes have microplastics
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Bangladesh
Woman killed, 40 injured in clash over ownership of char land in Cumilla
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Bangladesh
Inclusivity, security, and artistic freedom
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Bangladesh
Need more women entrepreneurs in aviation, tourism
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Bangladesh
Few judges, mounting cases at SC
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Bangladesh
19 charged over MIST student killing
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Bangladesh
At Amirul’s farm, nothing goes to waste
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Bangladesh
Peak hilsa season yields little catch
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Ferdousi brings ‘Bhindeshi Chhoy Golpo’ to readers
On the occasion of her birthday, actress Ferdousi Mazumder spent an afternoon surrounded by some of her youngest fans.
19 June 2026, 00:00 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
Myanmar airstrike kills 7 civilians
A Myanmar military airstrike has killed seven civilians including a five-year-old child in the country’s conflict-ravaged west, a witness and a rescue worker said yesterday.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Billboards creep back into Ctg
Ten years after a major eviction drive cleared Chattogram’s skyline, billboards are making a return to the port city.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Former state minister and BNP leader Harun Al Rashid dies at 87
The five-time Brahmanbaria-3 lawmaker died while undergoing treatment at a Dhaka hospital
18 June 2026, 22:47 PM
‘Respect human dignity’: UN urges Bangladesh, India to resolve ‘push-ins’ through dialogue
UN secretary-general’s spokesman stresses rights as Dhaka reports repeated attempts to force people across the border
18 June 2026, 21:30 PM
Family of 4 repatriated, 5 still stranded at Kurigram Border
BGB says talks with BSF are continuing after an alleged push-in attempt
18 June 2026, 21:07 PM
British, Chinese envoys call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
Meetings focus on trade, investment, technical education, and strengthening bilateral ties
18 June 2026, 20:43 PM
Two children go missing in Jamuna river while bathing
Fire Service divers continue search as strong current hampers rescue operation
18 June 2026, 19:30 PM
SC stays Dipu Moni’s bail in attempted murder case
Chamber judge asks High Court to dispose of the rule on her permanent bail
18 June 2026, 18:35 PM
Five fined as DSCC removes illegal structures in Jatrabari
Authorities vow to keep footpaths accessible for pedestrians
18 June 2026, 18:09 PM
A decade after eviction drive, billboards creep back into Chattogram
Residents and civic leaders question the city corporation’s resolve as unauthorised structures reappear at major junctions
18 June 2026, 17:02 PM
Three bodies recovered in Netrokona; lightning strikes suspected
Bodies recovered from Kendua and Madan upazilas
18 June 2026, 15:55 PM
No illegal soil removal under Padma rail bridge: Transport minister
Dredging part of official project work, Rabiul Alam says
18 June 2026, 15:43 PM
UN Forum: Bangladesh calls for stronger humanitarian action, women’s leadership in peacebuilding
Bangladesh has called for strengthened humanitarian assistance, greater protection of civilians and enhanced women’s participation in peacebuilding as global crises continue to deepen.
18 June 2026, 15:29 PM
Rail link with Kurigram suspended after truck overturns, blocking tracks
Commuter services disrupted since morning
18 June 2026, 15:15 PM
18 Chapainawabganj students fall ill after consuming school feeding programme food
Ten children were hospitalised and later discharged as authorities launched an investigation
18 June 2026, 13:48 PM
50 garment workers fall ill in Gazipur after drinking water
Most affected workers are women; no statement from factory management yet
18 June 2026, 12:21 PM