Ekushey Boi Mela 2026: How to buy books you will actually read

With Eid expenses around the corner, smart planning can help you pick books that matter
27 February 2026, 16:00 PM

A break from global norms at Bangladesh Bank

A review of 18 countries shows most central bank governors are career economists or regulators
27 February 2026, 15:50 PM

Indian court acquits Modi opponent Kejriwal in corruption case

Kejriwal accuses Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of using a “political conspiracy”
27 February 2026, 15:10 PM

No more office-to-office hassle: Land minister says govt planning one-stop service centres

Minu says amendments needed to streamline land ministry operations
27 February 2026, 14:58 PM

8 police personnel injured as vehicle overturns in Brahmanbaria

Two officers in critical condition after crash en route to ceremonial salute for state minister
27 February 2026, 13:00 PM

4 arrested over Narsingdi teen’s abduction and killing

Family alleges murder was orchestrated to cover up gang rape
27 February 2026, 12:41 PM

A game with three sides at play

For New Zealand, it is simple: win and advance.
27 February 2026, 12:35 PM

AC blast in Old Dhaka building leaves 3 family members critically injured

All admitted to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery
27 February 2026, 12:10 PM

Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros. after Netflix walks away

WB shareholders previously scheduled to vote on Netflix agreement on March 20, which is now essentially moot
27 February 2026, 10:53 AM

Anthropic says won't give US military unconditional AI use

Washington had given them until Friday to agree to unconditional military use of its technology
27 February 2026, 10:43 AM

Iran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a week

Technical talks at UN's nuclear agency to begin in Vienna on Monday, says Iran Foreign Minister
27 February 2026, 10:28 AM

State of Play: Equation for teams in race for semis

A loss to India will see the West Indies miss out on the semifinals.
27 February 2026, 10:24 AM

'Open war': Pakistan claims it killed 274 Taliban soldiers; Afghanistan claims 55 Pakistani soldiers killed

Pakistan security sources said strikes involved air and ground attacks against Taliban posts, headquarters, and ammunition depots
27 February 2026, 10:20 AM
27 February 2026, 02:06 AM

China not taking Bangladesh lightly

China's Australian coach Ante Milicic believes North Korea may pose the biggest threat to China in the group stage but didn't want to take Bangladesh lightly in the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Sydney.
27 February 2026, 00:44 AM

A controversial decision

Critical decisions are usually judged by three things: their merit, method, and meaning or significance.
27 February 2026, 00:01 AM

NPA raises concern over BB governor appointment

"Removal of the governor before completion of tenure will discourage qualified individuals in the future, it says
26 February 2026, 22:49 PM

Nahid, Meherob star as North Zone win again

Pacer Nahid Rana and all-rounder S M Meherob Hasan delivered impressive spells as North Zone registered their second consecutive victory in the ongoing Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) one-day competition with a six-wicket win over South Zone at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Thursday.
26 February 2026, 22:29 PM

Man in viral DU assault video identified as murder case accused

Police say Rakib and his twin brother are accused in a 2024 murder case in Gazipur; victim’s family alleges inaction despite repeated complaints
26 February 2026, 22:19 PM