No more duty-free car facility for MPs
Staff Correspondent
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
Begin Dhaka load shedding from JS Bhaban
Staff Correspondent
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
Govt to publish white paper on education sector
Staff Correspondent
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Education
New govt faces ‘a daunting set of challenges’
UNB, Dhaka
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
Don’t turn away measles patients
Staff Correspondent
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Disease
Bus fare hiked by about 5%
Staff Correspondent
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM Transport

Zero malaria death by next year a stiff challenge now

The issue of malaria deaths came into focus following the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman from malaria on Friday, ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka-EU ties set for new boost

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) will initial the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CPA) tomorrow, adding a new dimension to the relationship that will boost trade, investment and other areas based on equal footing.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Jora Shivmandir: A testament to Khulna’s heritage

Located at Ghat-5 along the eastern bank of the Bhairab river in Khulna city, the 327-year-old twin Shiva temples, locally known as “Jora Shivmandir”, are a historic marvel that has withstood the test of time.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Caught between arsenic and salinity

Thousands of residents of Chapainawabganj Sadar upazila have been grappling with an alarming water crisis as ultra-deep wells yield saline water and deep aquifers remain contaminated with arsenic.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Punish those responsible for measles deaths’

Doctors’ Platform for People’s Health (DPPH) yesterday demanded that those responsible for the recent surge in preventable deaths of children from measles be identified and punished.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Bera Upazila in Pabna: Lone river ambulance lies non-operational for years

​For the residents of Char Pechakola, a shoal within the Jamuna river under Pabna’s Bera upazila, a medical emergency is more than just a health crisis; it is often a life-and-death struggle.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

HSC, equivalent exams to begin July 2

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will begin on July 2, Dhaka Education Board Chairman Khandokar Ehsanul Kabir said yesterday.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Opposition's role uncooperative in govt’s development initiatives: Mahdi Amin

Govt presents its activities during its first 60 days in office, highlighting welfare, economic and institutional measures
18 April 2026, 20:34 PM

Madrasa student rescued in Gazipur three days after abduction, 7 arrested

Police efforts underway to arrest main accused and others involved
18 April 2026, 20:07 PM
18 April 2026, 19:08 PM

Lightning strikes kill 13

Of them, five died in Sunamganj; two each in Rangpur and Mymensingh; one each in Habiganj, Netrokona, Lalmonirhat, and Kishoreganj
18 April 2026, 18:45 PM

Shafiqur Rahman criticises measles treatment funding at Shishu Hospital

Questions govt claims on fuel supply, cites shortages and hardship
18 April 2026, 17:02 PM

Reviving Saarc a key foreign policy goal: Foreign minister at Antalya forum

Khalilur Rahman says PM Tarique Rahman prioritises regional bloc revival
18 April 2026, 16:44 PM

Govt working to introduce retirement allowance for senior journalists: Information minister

Initiative aims to ensure their financial security and dignity
18 April 2026, 16:03 PM

State Minister Shama Obaed to attend Dakar Peace Forum in Senegal

She will represent Bangladesh at the international event
18 April 2026, 15:58 PM
18 April 2026, 14:05 PM

PM Tarique urges grassroots doctors to build accessible healthcare system

Govt plans to raise health spending to 5% of GDP, recruit 100,000 workers
18 April 2026, 14:02 PM

Bangladesh’s first hajj flight reaches Saudi Arabia

419 pilgrims land in Jeddah on inaugural Biman flight
18 April 2026, 12:47 PM

2 Bangladeshi photographers among winners at Sony photography awards

Joy Saha, Jubair Ahmed Arnob earn top honours as global winners announced in London
18 April 2026, 12:22 PM

Banglar Joyjatra fails again to cross Strait of Hormuz

BSC vessel forced to return to anchorage after Iranian navy orders halt despite reopening announcement
18 April 2026, 10:21 AM