Rationing of fuel for police and other emergency services lifted: PM
25 MIN(s) ago
Energy
'I just want to see her face once': Father’s plea after Bangladeshi student killed in US
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
University of South Florida confirms repatriation coverage for two Bangladeshi students
2 hour(s) ago
Crime & Justice
7 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hrs
11 MIN(s) ago
Health
Monira Sharmin appeals EC over nomination rejection
12 MIN(s) ago
National Election 2026
Appeal filed against BNP nominee for reserved women’s seat
37 MIN(s) ago
Bangladesh
Bangladesh seeks justice over killings of 2 students in US: Shama Obaed
29 MIN(s) ago
News
Weekly Recap / 5 key developments of economy last week
3 MIN(s) ago
Business
Woman rescued after alleged gang rape in Mymensingh
18 MIN(s) ago
Crime & Justice
Primary teacher recruits stage sit-in at Shahbagh, demand appointment letters
3 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Five injured in clash between Chhatra Dal and Shibir at Cumilla Polytechnic
Facebook post triggers violence; police deployed to restore order
24 April 2026, 00:51 AM
Cabinet approves bill scrapping duty-free vehicle facility for MPs
Move aims to curb privileges amid current economic situation
24 April 2026, 00:30 AM
Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant goes fully offline
Power generation at unit-1 came to a halt on Wednesday night, while two other units remained inoperative from before
24 April 2026, 00:21 AM
Power cuts worsen amid searing heat
The government continues to struggle to meet rising electricity demand amid a sweltering heatwave, with rural Bangladesh suffering frequent, lengthy outages as power generation remains under strain due to a lack of fuel.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to form a cell to combat cyberbullying
The government has taken an initiative to establish a dedicated cell under the Prime Minister’s Office to combat cyberbullying and strengthen digital safety, according to sources at the PMO.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
No more duty-free car facility for MPs
The government has decided to end the duty-free car facility for members of parliament, as part of efforts to cut costs and review privileges amid current economic conditions.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
When independent newspapers burn, so does democracy
When independent, objective and fact-based newspapers are set on fire, it is democracy that burns.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
DMP to install 11,000 CCTV cameras
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police is planning to install around 11,000 CCTV cameras across the capital, including about 700 in Mohammadpur, to strengthen surveillance and curb crime.
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Tonu murder: PBI sends DNA sample of accused Hafizur to lab
Move comes after the first arrest in the decade-old case and a courtroom identification by Tonu’s father
23 April 2026, 22:23 PM
ICT accepts late Hadi’s statement as evidence against Obaidul Quader, 6 others
Sharif Osman Hadi gave the statement on October 6 last year as a prosecution witness in the crimes against humanity case
23 April 2026, 21:59 PM
BCB denies PSL return for Mustafizur, Rana
Bangladesh pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana will not rejoin their Pakistan Super League (PSL) sides after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) withdrew their No Objection Certificates (NOCs), a board press release confirmed on Thursday.
23 April 2026, 21:40 PM
Perpetrators of enforced disappearances still hold power: Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem
Recounting his own ordeal in parliament, he called for justice and state recognition for victims’ families
23 April 2026, 21:32 PM
The quiet loneliness of a mind shaped by books
The more a reader learns to seek meaning, the more alone they may feel in a world of easy distractions
23 April 2026, 21:31 PM
Ducsu leaders Musaddiq, Zubair assaulted by Chhatra Dal activists inside Shahbagh police station
Chhatra Dal seniors later escorted them to safety
23 April 2026, 21:28 PM
Businesses seek flexibility on IPO funds for loan repayment
Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid a challenging business climate.
23 April 2026, 21:26 PM
BCIC urea import tender draws bids for just 25% of target
The state-run entity received bids for the supply of 50,000 tonnes of urea from suppliers against the second tender after it found no response against its first international tender to buy 200,000 tonnes of urea
23 April 2026, 21:26 PM
From Shanto to Fizz: Milestones reached in Tigers’ ODI series win over NZ
Bangladesh sealed a 2-1 series win over New Zealand in Chattogram today, following a 55-run victory in the third and series-deciding ODI. Along the way, the Tigers set a number of records:
23 April 2026, 21:23 PM
23 April 2026, 21:12 PM
UGC member Prof Tanzimuddin resigns, cites 'institutional' reasons
He was appointed a UGC member after the July Uprising
23 April 2026, 21:09 PM
Age limit for BSEC and IDRA top officials may be lifted
According to the IDRA Act, a person cannot be appointed as chairman if they are 67 years old or above
23 April 2026, 20:58 PM