No one will be left behind: PM assures ethnic communities

Tarique Rahman pledges an inclusive Bangladesh but says years of economic and institutional damage require phased solutions
16 July 2026, 19:35 PM

Messi-Yamal viral photo comes full circle after 18 years

The image first captured global attention in 2024
16 July 2026, 19:35 PM

Four convicts appeal for acquittal in Abu Sayed Killing Case

The Appellate Division will set a date later to hear the two appeals
16 July 2026, 19:20 PM

Biman invites global bids to dry-lease three 787-9 Dreamliners by early 2027

The national carrier has invited bids for 6-year leases, with proposals due by Aug 9
16 July 2026, 19:10 PM

Al-Arafah Islami Bank's share soars after board restructuring

Shares of Al-Arafah Islami Bank surged 7.45 percent after the banking regulator reconstituted the bank's board of directors with representatives of its founding sponsors
16 July 2026, 18:48 PM

Govt does not believe in politics of religious division: Fakhrul

At Dhaka’s Rath Jatra festival, LGRD minister urges unity against attempts to undermine communal harmony
16 July 2026, 18:43 PM

Woman loses daughter, parents and nephew within hours

Her son and sister remain critically injured at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital
16 July 2026, 18:36 PM

IMF projects 3.5% growth for Bangladesh economy this year

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh's economy will grow by 3.5 percent in the current fiscal year (2026-27) amid continued fiscal and financial sector pressures
16 July 2026, 18:30 PM
16 July 2026, 18:02 PM

Reclaiming the cultural meaning of monsoon

Alongside celebrating the monsoon through dance, the organisers will raise funds for people affected by the recent floods in the Chattogram Hill Tracts through a donation campaign in partnership with the JAAGO Foundation.
16 July 2026, 17:40 PM

300 dancers, aged from 3 to 70, to enthrall Charukala tomorrow

Alongside celebrating the monsoon through dance, the organisers will raise funds for people affected by the recent floods in the Chattogram Hill Tracts through a donation campaign in partnership with the JAAGO Foundation.
16 July 2026, 17:33 PM

Eight more children die with measles-like symptoms

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rise to 779
16 July 2026, 17:17 PM

More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying refugees sink off Myanmar, UN says

The two vessels left Myanmar's Rakhine State in late June carrying mostly ethnic minority Rohingya passengers, reportedly including some from refugee camps in Bangladesh
16 July 2026, 17:00 PM

Body of missing Fire Service diver recovered from Shitalakkhya

Sadik, who received the fire service medal last year, disappeared after falling from a speedboat
16 July 2026, 17:00 PM

Cashless Bangladesh begins with Bangla QR

Bangladesh’s transition to a digital economy is no longer a distant ambition. Mobile financial services, internet banking, e-commerce and instant payments are already changing how millions of people conduct everyday transactions. The introduction of Bangla QR is another important step towards a cash-lite, inclusive and interoperable payment system
16 July 2026, 16:37 PM

NZ warns of tsunami threat after 5.9-magnitude quake

New Zealand authorities issued a tsunami warning today following a 5.9-magnitude quake on the western coast of the South Island, warning people there to "move immediately" to high ground.
16 July 2026, 16:25 PM

Skills mismatch, digital shift demand urgent labour policy reforms: CPD

Quantifying job creation, displacement and labour substitution by technology was key to guiding policy
16 July 2026, 16:05 PM

DB hands over retired major Mozzaffar Hossain to military authorities

He was involved in Ziaur Rahman's assassination
16 July 2026, 15:54 PM

Six held as DB busts alleged online gambling network

Police seize 6,600 SIM cards; investigators say platforms process up to Tk 1,000 crore in daily transactions
16 July 2026, 15:43 PM

No goal, no problem: Messi moves ahead of Mbappe for elusive Golden Boot

The Golden Boot remains one of the few major honours missing from Messi's glittering career.
16 July 2026, 15:27 PM