Tarique warns of tough days, seeks support

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday warned leaders and activists of challenging days ahead and urged their support in implementing the election manifesto to ensure the government’s success.
1 June 2026

ADP for health doubles, delivery still a concern

Experts call for improving efficiency of agencies, simplifying processes for project approval, procurement
1 June 2026

Fragile phase for Rohingya aid: UNHCR

The Rohingya response has entered a fragile phase, marked by declining funding and worsening camp conditions, said the UNHCR yesterday.
1 June 2026

Islamist parties looking to usher in women voters

Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis and Khelafat Majlis are moving to expand their reach among female voters and have already begun work to set up party-backed, independent platforms for women and female students.
1 June 2026

Hides left to rot in Moulvibazar

Hundreds of sacrificial animal hides were lost across rural areas of Moulvibazar during Eid-ul-Azha due to a lack of buyers and a salt shortage, which left traders unable to preserve much of what they collected.
1 June 2026

Eid waste cleared after initial delay

Although authorities promised a swift cleanup of sacrificial waste during Eid-ul-Azha, many Dhaka residents faced significant inconvenience before the capital was eventually cleaned.
1 June 2026

No safe haven for criminals in Jungle Salimpur

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that Jungle Salimpur in Sitakunda will no longer remain a “sanctuary” for criminal groups, as authorities prepare to intensify operations.
1 June 2026

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers to get UN medals posthumously

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag in Abyei will be posthumously honoured with the prestigious Dag Hammarskjöld Medal at the United Nations Headquarters on June 5.
1 June 2026

Return rush yet to peak

Journeys mostly smooth as offices reopen today
1 June 2026

Soleman the ‘Solar Man’

In Molani village under Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, Soleman Ali, a self-taught innovator, is harnessing solar power to help Boro paddy farmers with a low-cost solution for irrigation.
1 June 2026

SI withdrawn over alleged use of excessive force in Cox’s Bazar

Police say the officer was attached to Cox’s Bazar Police Lines
31 May 2026

Ad-din Medical College Hospital fined Tk 3 lakh over cleanliness, irregularities

Mobile court finds hygiene lapses and missing temperature meters during inspection
31 May 2026

Kirtankhola riverbank turns into Barishal’s latest tourist hotspot

The 1.5km stretch along the western bank now attracts huge crowds with scenic walkways and greenery
31 May 2026

US Embassy announces 2-day processing for immigrant visas in Bangladesh

The faster system will take effect on June 1, 2026, and apply to all immigrant visa categories
31 May 2026

Viral ‘police business’ audio: Kalmakanda OC withdrawn from duty

Mohammad Abul Hashem denies the voice is his, while Netrokona police say departmental action will follow if the allegations are proven
31 May 2026

AI tools tested on Bangladeshi NIDs: Some refused, others generated altered images

Dismislab says Gemini and Grok produced modified government ID images, while ChatGPT and Claude more often warned users or declined requests
31 May 2026

Man arrested over alleged attempted rape of child in Jhenaidah

Case filed under Women and Children Repression Prevention Act
31 May 2026

Deaths of newborns: Ad-din now refuses to release its internal probe report

Authorities of Ad-din Medical College Hospital have backtracked from their decision to make public the findings of an internal investigation into the unusual deaths of six newborns on May 27.
31 May 2026

Return rush to Dhaka gathers pace as Eid holidays end

Buses and trains bring back holidaymakers as the long break comes to an end
31 May 2026