The day the nation held its breath

Bangladesh bristled with anticipation, convinced that a defining moment was approaching.
7 March 2026, 03:11 AM

Negligence fuels surge in gas-related fires

A couple of hours before dawn, 32-year-old Pinky Akter woke up and went to the kitchen to prepare sehri. Her family members were asleep.
7 March 2026, 03:09 AM

Survival odds grim for victims of gas fires

Doctors say inhalation injury, higher burn percentages reduce survival chances
7 March 2026, 03:06 AM

Firewood market heats up as LPG costs stay high

Narvin Begum, a day labourer supporting a four-member family, uses LPG for quick morning cooking and firewood for other meals.
7 March 2026, 02:56 AM

Tarique launches training workshop for BNP lawmakers

The BNP yesterday started a training workshop for its lawmakers ahead of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, scheduled for March 12.
7 March 2026, 02:32 AM

Taqi murder probe lingers after 13 years

Family members and leaders of various political, social, and civic organisations visited the grave of Tanwir Muhammad Taqi yesterday morning, marking the 13th anniversary of the teenager’s murder in Narayanganj.
7 March 2026, 02:29 AM

10 of a family burnt in ‘gas explosion’

Ten people, including women and children, sustained burn injuries after a suspected gas leak triggered an explosion in a house in Dhaka’s Turag area early yesterday.
7 March 2026, 02:27 AM

Bumper harvest, low prices

Farmers from shoal areas within the Teesta, Brahmaputra and Dharla rivers in Rangpur region reaped a bumper harvest of sweet pumpkins this season, but low market prices have left many struggling to recover the production costs.
7 March 2026, 02:24 AM

‘Chilli powder rubbed on wounds, dirty water forced down their throats’

Relatives of mob beating victims in Munshiganj share ordeal
7 March 2026, 00:26 AM

Leaders of nearly 20 student organisations join iftar on DU campus

Dhaka University Journalists Association (DUJA) arranged the event
6 March 2026, 23:42 PM

Woman’s hair allegedly cut off over dowry demands in Jhenaidah; husband, in-laws accused of torture

Father files case after 22-year-old mother of two says she was tortured
6 March 2026, 23:26 PM

Eid shopping rush triggers severe traffic gridlock around Chattogram markets

Inadequate parking, narrow roads and roadside passenger drop-offs clog key intersections
6 March 2026, 21:20 PM

BGB tightens patrols along Jashore border to prevent fuel smuggling

Temporary checkpoints set up at several important points, says BGB
6 March 2026, 21:14 PM

Govt will pursue deregulation, ease of doing business: PM says at iftar with diplomats

Tarique Rahman calls for deeper global engagement through trade, investment, technology transfer and stronger people-to-people ties
6 March 2026, 21:11 PM

Gonotantrik Jukta Front demands white paper on interim govt’s tenure

Calls for investigation into corruption allegations against former advisers
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM

CID files money laundering case against Jubo League leader accused in Hadi murder

Ex‑ward councillor Tajul accused of laundering Tk 2.5 crore
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM
6 March 2026, 17:36 PM

Prime accused arrested in Rangpur for killing woman who protested stalking of sister

Operations ongoing to arrest the other accused in the case
6 March 2026, 17:22 PM

Not consulted on interim govt’s international agreements: Jamaat ameer

Contradicts foreign minister’s claim of prior consent
6 March 2026, 15:44 PM