Long traffic jams plague Khulna’s Gallamary amid bridge delays

Traffic at the key city entry point stretches for over 1.5 kms, with delays in new bridge construction
12 April 2026, 16:53 PM

Pir killed by mob in Kushtia: ASK seeks arrest of all involved

Rights body calls for impartial investigation, action against those who spread provocative social media content
12 April 2026, 16:11 PM

Bagerhat dog death: What it says about us

Viral video raises questions about public inaction and accountability
12 April 2026, 15:53 PM

PM Tarique asks armed forces to stay above politics, uphold sovereignty

At darbar in Dhaka, he stresses duty, integrity and public trust
12 April 2026, 15:49 PM

RU suspends residential status of three over ‘forced search’

Officials dismiss claim of female presence as baseless; show-cause issued, probe underway
12 April 2026, 15:34 PM

CU, JnU gear up for Pahela Baishakh celebrations

Bangla New Year festivities return to CU campus after six years
12 April 2026, 15:25 PM

‘Fuel Pass’, real struggles: A biker’s experience at the pump

A firsthand account of long queues, system glitches, and the reality behind the rollout
12 April 2026, 14:54 PM

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury gets bail 

Former Speaker secures bail in attempted murder case tied to July uprising
12 April 2026, 14:20 PM

Measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities

MA Muhit, state minister for health, inaugurated the programme at Karail slum in the capital
12 April 2026, 13:45 PM

Collapsed bridge in Kuakata leaves commuters at risk

Fragile wooden crossing used for nearly two years as debris remains uncleared
12 April 2026, 13:19 PM

EC to release final voter list on May 14

Draft roll on April 20; corrections, transfers and deletions due by May 3
12 April 2026, 13:02 PM

Meghna choked by water hyacinth, river transport in Narsingdi grinds to a halt

Travel time doubles as waterway clogged, leaving char residents struggling for essentials
12 April 2026, 13:01 PM

Unity restored as Chattogram's DC Hill set for Pahela Baishakh celebrations

Joint celebration follows last year’s disruption; mask-making workshop adds colour to Shobhajatra
12 April 2026, 12:46 PM

Phool Biju begins with floral rituals across hill tracts

Chakma and Tanchangya communities gather at dawn to float flowers, seeking renewal, forgiveness and harmony
12 April 2026, 10:14 AM

Dhaka seeks collective global efforts to tackle energy crisis

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has called for collective global action to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, warning that its impacts will persist beyond any short-term ceasefire and pose long-term risks to economies and multilateral cooperation.
12 April 2026, 07:40 AM

A school born of hope

Children living in the shoals (char) along the Teesta and Dharla rivers in Lalmonirhat are often deprived of quality education due to remoteness and poor communication with the mainland.
12 April 2026, 07:22 AM

Dhaka condemns Israel strikes in Lebanon that killed Bangladeshi

Bangladesh has condemned the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon that resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including Bangladeshi migrant worker Dipali Begum.
12 April 2026, 04:05 AM

Measles vaccines: Drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities

The government launches a special measles-rubella vaccination drive in Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Mymensingh, and Barishal city corporations today amid a surge in measles cases and deaths.
12 April 2026, 04:03 AM

‘Ties with India, China not zero‑sum’

Bangladesh’s relationship with India or China is not a zero-sum game, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said, assuring that any concerns India may have in this regard should be put to rest.
12 April 2026, 03:54 AM

Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital

Parvin Begum came to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) along with one of her ailing relatives who needed treatment there. However, she suddenly felt dizzy, collapsed and became critically ill.
12 April 2026, 03:48 AM