Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump

Suspect Cole Allen could face life sentence if convicted
28 April 2026, 08:22 AM

How Trump is moving to control US elections, one state at a time

Reuters uncovered a broader‑than‑previously known Trump administration effort to gain federal control over elections, historically run locally, in at least eight states – using investigations, raids and demands for access to balloting systems and voter ID
28 April 2026, 08:16 AM

Tears of resolve and the unlikely success

Wearing red and green, standing tall, listening to the national anthem at the GBK Hockey Field in Jakarta, the moment suddenly feels heavier than ever before. For one member of the Bangladesh women’s hockey team, it is almost surreal.
28 April 2026, 08:00 AM

Two EWU students injured in lightning strike on DU campus

The students were discharged from DMCH after treatment
28 April 2026, 01:40 AM

Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar spark Delhi collapse as RCB romp to victory

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru skittled out Delhi Capitals for 75 before romping to a nine-wicket victory in the IPL on Monday.
28 April 2026, 00:46 AM

Paris set for fireworks as PSG host Bayern in UCL semi

A mouthwatering showdown awaits in Paris tonight as reigning champions PSG host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, with two of Europe’s most potent attacks set to collide.
28 April 2026, 00:30 AM

Rising global protectionism may delay Bangladesh’s LDC graduation

Says UN report, citing steep US tariffs, falling export orders and regional supply chain disruption across Asia-Pacific economies
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Anomalies found in Family Card pilot

The finance ministry has found a host of anomalies in the pilot of the Family Card programme, as the government seeks to iron out irregularities and ensure the BNP’s flagship social welfare initiative can withstand the scrutiny of development partners.
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Ex-owners seek to reclaim SIBL

Five sponsor shareholders and former directors of Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) have applied to Bangladesh Bank to regain control of the Shariah-based lender, which was merged with four others into a single state-owned entity under the Bank Resolution Ordinance, 2025.
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Police make first arrests in Kushtia pir killing case

Two held over mob attack on Shamim al‑Jahangir’s darbar
27 April 2026, 22:41 PM

Solar power shields farmers from energy crisis

Times are bad for Bangladesh's farmers. Right when they needed a steady diesel supply to irrigate vast swathes of cropland -- Boro paddies, seasonal vegetables, maize -- the world entered what the head of the International Energy Agency called “the biggest energy security threat in history.”
27 April 2026, 22:02 PM
27 April 2026, 22:01 PM

'Nobody is better than us' says Luis Enrique ahead of Bayern clash

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Monday that no team in Europe could claim to be better than his right now as the French giants prepare for their Champions League semi-final showdown against Bayern Munich.
27 April 2026, 21:57 PM

Indian citizen held with $24,600 at Banglabandha border

Detainee sent to police custody; process underway to file a case
27 April 2026, 21:52 PM

Tigresses eye comeback but weather may spoil WT20I opener against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have met 13 times in WT20Is, with Bangladesh winning just three matches and Sri Lanka the other 10.
27 April 2026, 21:37 PM

CAAB targets Victory Day to open Dhaka airport's third terminal

Talks with Japan ongoing; test run planned before full operation
27 April 2026, 21:35 PM

PM Tarique condemns attack at White House press gala

Calls it a 'cowardly act of violence'
27 April 2026, 21:33 PM

Fulfil election promise, release imprisoned journalists: CPJ writes to law minister

Committee says four journalists have been held over 18 months in murder cases without credible evidence or charge sheets
27 April 2026, 21:28 PM

Hridoy delivers, so does middle order

When the target is 180-plus and Bangladesh require 106 from the last 10 overs, optimism is usually in short supply.
27 April 2026, 21:27 PM

Students don't want 'gupto' politics on campus: Whip Rakibul Islam

Calls to preserve campus peace regained through bloodshed
27 April 2026, 21:00 PM