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
29 April 2026, 18:21 PM

Govt hikes soybean oil prices

From tomorrow, bottled oil price will be Tk 199 a litre
29 April 2026, 17:42 PM

49 reserved-seat women candidates set to be elected unopposed

36 candidates from BNP-led alliance, 12 from Jamaat-led 11-party alliance
29 April 2026, 17:34 PM
29 April 2026, 17:24 PM

Case filed over killing of ‘top criminal’ Titon in Dhaka’s New Market area

Family says he was in a dispute with several listed criminals over the lease of Basila cattle market
29 April 2026, 16:55 PM

Project to train 12,000 youths launched in Khulna, Gazipur

SOS Children’s Villages-backed initiative to focus on skills, jobs and entrepreneurship
29 April 2026, 16:53 PM

‘Bury man-made laws, establish Qur’anic law,’ Jamaat MP tells parliament

Rajshahi-1 MP Mujibur proposes formation of an Islamic Board to implement Islamic law
29 April 2026, 16:35 PM

Rain, storms damage Boro paddy on 300 hectares in Gazipur

Losses estimated at 1,800 tonnes as farmers struggle with labour shortage, low prices
29 April 2026, 16:29 PM

Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women

All 16 dead were women travelling in carriage limited to women
29 April 2026, 16:00 PM

Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month

Thaksin, 76, has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September
29 April 2026, 15:51 PM

BCB grants NOC to Nahid Rana for PSL final

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revisited its earlier decision regarding the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to national team fast bowler Nahid Rana for participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) T20.
29 April 2026, 15:49 PM

Iran 'better get smart soon': Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran to "better get smart soon" as efforts by Washington and Tehran to end hostilities appeared at a standstill
29 April 2026, 15:42 PM