Bangladesh moves to import additional 20MW hydropower from Nepal

Proposal builds on existing deal as Dhaka seeks to expand clean energy imports via India’s grid
29 November 2025, 14:20 PM

Govt has no restrictions, objections regarding Tarique’s return: Shafiqul

Says Yunus expresses concern over Khaleda Zia’s health, seeks prayers for her recovery
29 November 2025, 12:51 PM

Khaleda Zia not fit for travel abroad now: Fakhrul

Medical board will consider treatment abroad only if her condition becomes stable, says the BNP spokesperson
29 November 2025, 12:14 PM

Bangladesh at high risk of major earthquakes, experts warn

Country's location on three tectonic faults makes it highly earthquake‑prone, they say
29 November 2025, 12:08 PM

President Shahabuddin seeks prayers for Khaleda’s speedy recovery

President urges the nation to pray for her quick recovery
29 November 2025, 10:23 AM

Education reform, anti-graft actions and justice key to progress: Jamaat ameer

Economy can't advance without fairness, equal opportunity and political will, he says
29 November 2025, 09:49 AM

Fakhrul urges rethink on restarting factories of absconding owners to curb unemployment

Says 14 lakh workers have already lost jobs, warns against triggering further job losses
29 November 2025, 09:36 AM

Family planning to take Khaleda to London if condition improves

Tarique's adviser writes on Facebook, says efforts are underway to arrange air ambulance
29 November 2025, 09:26 AM

Home adviser visits Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital

Nagorik Oikya president also visits ailing BNP chief
29 November 2025, 08:07 AM
29 November 2025, 08:02 AM

'Khaleda Zia’s condition unchanged'

Says BNP leader Khairul Kabir Khokon quoting doctors
29 November 2025, 07:57 AM

Tarique says return not entirely within his control as Khaleda critically ill

'Our family hopes that once political realities reach expected stage, my long wait to return will finally end'
29 November 2025, 03:59 AM

Khaleda Zia's condition ‘very critical’

The health condition of Khaleda Zia is “very critical”, said Mirza Fakhrul
28 November 2025, 20:54 PM

UK MPs, int’l development partners discuss NU’s updated curriculum

British MPs and international development partners highlighted the updated curriculum of Bangladesh’s National University during a high-level roundtable in Westminster on November 27
28 November 2025, 20:28 PM

Bhuapur upazila in Tangail: Grabbing and pollution choke Gobindasi canal

The century-old Gobindasi canal in Tangail’s Bhuapur upazila is on the brink of disappearance due to rampant encroachment and indiscriminate pollution.
28 November 2025, 20:27 PM

5yrs on, no building regulatory body yet

The urgency of a central authority heightened after a recent 5.7-magnitude earthquake
28 November 2025, 18:38 PM

The salt in their wounds

Women in coastal area suffer reproductive health problems from rising salinity
28 November 2025, 18:37 PM

TIB slams approval of ACC ordinance

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed disappointment over the Advisory Council’s final approval of the Anti-Corruption Commission Ordinance, 2025, saying the move ignores key strategic recommendations aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and institutional independence of the ACC.
28 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Halt unplanned urbanisation to save Dhaka

Unless Dhaka’s uncontrolled and unplanned urbanisation is stopped, there will be no effective way to protect the city from earthquakes, fires, and other disasters, speakers said at a virtual programme yesterday.
28 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Empowered to stand on their own

When her husband fell ill in 2013 and could no longer work, 36-year-old Moni Begum from Sherpur’s Nakla upazila suddenly became the only earning member of her family. However, she refused to give up.
28 November 2025, 18:00 PM