$4.7 billion IMF loan: Govt meets most conditions for next tranche

An IMF mission is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on October 29 for a two-week review of progress made until June.
3 October 2025

Bangladesh slates Israeli interception of Sumud Flotilla

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian assistance for Gaza, by Israeli forces in international waters.
3 October 2025

‘We’re here to break the illegal siege’

Describing their mission as a stand against what he termed the “illegal siege” of Gaza, photographer-activist Shahidul Alam yesterday said the group’s presence was not primarily for aid delivery.
3 October 2025

Insecurity grips the family of Khagrachhari girl

The family of the girl, who was allegedly gang-raped on her way home in Khagrachhari on September 23, said a sense of insecurity is heavily hampering their livelihood.
3 October 2025

Jamaat may leave up to 100 seats for allies: Porwar

Jamaat-e-Islami may leave up to 100 constituencies for like-minded political parties if an alliance is formed ahead of the next national election, party’s Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar said yesterday.
3 October 2025

Candidates to get signal soon to start campaign

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday that single candidates in each constituency would soon be given the nod to begin campaigning for the next election.
3 October 2025

Chief Adviser Yunus mourns Language Movement hero Ahmad Rafique's demise

Ahmad Rafique passed away at 10:12pm yesterday while undergoing treatment at Birdem Hospital
3 October 2025

Netrokona Jubo League leader attends father’s funeral in handcuffs

He was granted eight hours of parole, from 6:00am. After the janaza and burial, he was taken back to prison
3 October 2025

Launch services suspended on 11 Bhola routes

Launch services on 11 routes between Bhola and coastal areas were suspended yesterday due to rough weather triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
2 October 2025

Road accidents claim 10 lives in five districts

Ten people were killed and 26 others injured in road accidents in Pabna, Narayanganj, Jhenaidah, Feni, and Chattogram yesterday.
2 October 2025

Dhaka Airport: Journalists boycott Akhter, Tasnim Jara press meet

Reporters allege misbehaviour by NCP leaders, activists; party regrets incident
2 October 2025

EC asks NCP to pick symbol from 50 options

The Election Commission has sent a letter to the National Citizen Party, asking it to choose an election symbol from its reserved list of 50 symbols.
2 October 2025

3 hurt in crude bomb attacks in Jashore

Three employees were injured in separate crude bomb attacks on two business establishments in Nawapara of Abhaynagar upazila in Jashore on Wednesday night.
2 October 2025

Khagrachhari violence: At least 1,100 accused in 3 police cases

Three cases have been filed over the violence in Khagrachhari’s Sadar and Guimara upazilas following the alleged rape of a schoolgirl last week.
2 October 2025

Child malnutrition: Country struggles to break free

Mitu Akter had the scare of her life when her daughter Raisa began showing alarming symptoms: pale skin, and swelling in her belly, hands, and feet.
2 October 2025

Loan recovery from top 20 defaulters stalls

As of December 2024, the top 20 borrowers owed Tk 85,444 crore
2 October 2025

Holidaymakers defy rain and rough seas

There was hardly any space to step foot at Sugandha Beach in Cox's Bazar yesterday as it was packed with holidaymakers. Some played in the sand, some dived into the sea, while others enjoyed horse riding or jet-ski rides. Smiles and joy were visible on every face as a light drizzle added to the thrill.
2 October 2025

Govt fleet to get ex-MPs’ 30 duty-free cars

Introduced during the Ershad regime, the duty-free car facility has long faced criticism
2 October 2025

Shipyard Road left in ruins for over a decade

For more than a decade, Shipyard Road stretching from Khulna’s Rupsha Traffic Intersection to Khan Jahan Ali (Rupsha) Bridge has been a nightmare for commuters, businesses and students. What was once a bustling artery of trade and transport has turned into a pothole-ridden stretch.
2 October 2025