History makers settle for silver

After scripting a piece of history in the country’s sports, the Bangladesh women’s hockey team had to settle for the runners-up trophy in the Asian Games Qualifiers after surrendering a lead to suffer a 3-1 defeat to favourites Chinese Taipei in the final at the GBK Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday
29 April 2026, 21:27 PM

Biman signing Tk 37,000 crore deal with Boeing today

Landmark purchase of 14 aircraft marks the biggest fleet expansion move in the national carrier’s history
29 April 2026, 21:12 PM

8,000 miles from home, Bangladeshi students stand in for slain friends in US court

Classmates and friends of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy demand justice in Tampa murder hearing
29 April 2026, 21:06 PM

Weak policies, low trust hurt investment outlook: analysts

The MCCI organises dialogue on Bangladesh’s investment climate
29 April 2026, 20:47 PM

1,100 Rohingya camp volunteer teachers receive first formal certificates

UNICEF-AUW training programme aims to improve classroom learning under the Myanmar Curriculum in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char
29 April 2026, 20:41 PM

‘The team will be a symbol of resilience’ as Afghan women’s football returns

Prior to the Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan had 25 women players under contract, most of whom now live in Australia.
29 April 2026, 20:31 PM

Shakib backs Tamim’s leadership, calls World Cup absence a ‘big loss’ for Bangladesh

Shakib also expressed optimism about the team’s current trajectory, particularly after their recent success against New Zealand.
29 April 2026, 20:30 PM

DC conference begins on May 3 with 498 proposals on agenda

Four-day event to focus on land management, healthcare, law and order, education, tourism and disaster response
29 April 2026, 20:21 PM

42 lawyers barred from Supreme Court Bar polls over alleged AL ties

SCBA election sub-committee says 48 candidates remain valid for the May 13-14 election
29 April 2026, 20:19 PM

DU staff press six-point demand, threaten daily protests

Demands include promotion of 187 assistant registrars, raising retirement age
29 April 2026, 20:15 PM

No proof Inu ordered Kushtia killings, defence tells ICT

Counsel says prosecution witnesses failed to show when or how the alleged order was given
29 April 2026, 20:00 PM

Over 1.2 mn people in Lebanon to face acute hunger due to war: report

Roughly 17% of population were experiencing acute food insecurity before war in March
29 April 2026, 19:39 PM

South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case

A lower court sentenced Yoon to five years in prison in January
29 April 2026, 19:35 PM

Champions League semifinal epics: From comebacks to chaos

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League marks the 33rd edition of the competition to feature a semifinal stage.
29 April 2026, 19:26 PM

Minibus driver detained after hitting Shama Obaed’s car in Dhaka’s Banani

State minister’s gunman filed a case against the driver
29 April 2026, 18:57 PM

Germany to impose levy on sugary drinks from 2028

Details of the levy, including the rate or the design, are still under discussion
29 April 2026, 18:52 PM

DB seizes 8 kg heroin, 1.6 lakh yaba pills in Dhaka raids

Six arrested in separate anti-drug drives
29 April 2026, 18:49 PM

Japanese minister seeks faster progress on key projects in meeting with PM Tarique

Japanese delegation announces $17.5 million in aid for Rohingya response
29 April 2026, 18:44 PM

Hosaf Group chairman cleared in Barapukuria coalmine corruption case

High Court quashes proceedings against Moazzam Hossain
29 April 2026, 18:34 PM
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