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

Govt pledges compensation, passport restoration for Malaysia returnee expats

High commission to be engaged in resolving workers’ grievances, Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury says
27 April 2026, 20:57 PM

Man arrested over rape of woman in Mymensingh

Court grants two‑day remand for questioning
27 April 2026, 20:57 PM

Single-leg DPL to begin May 4; relegation league retained

Earlier, 135 cricketers were enlisted across 12 clubs during a two-day players’ transfer window held on April 18 and 19.
27 April 2026, 20:41 PM

Oil price shocks threaten inflation, taka stability: CPD

Global oil price shocks are likely to affect Bangladesh’s economy mainly through higher inflation, a weaker exchange rate, and limited output losses
27 April 2026, 20:39 PM

Woman alleges rape, torture after being sent to Saudi Arabia for job

Accuses travel agency MD of sending her abroad under false promise
27 April 2026, 20:32 PM
27 April 2026, 20:26 PM