Govt to ensure maximum penalty for Ramisa's killer, says PM

Chargesheet expected by tomorrow, says Home Minister Salahuddin
23 May 2026

Eid travel nightmare looms on Dhaka-Sylhet highway’s Brahmanbaria stretch

Ongoing four-lane construction and weak traffic management are causing hours-long tailbacks between Ashuganj and Sarail Bishwa Road
23 May 2026

Up to 65 percent mosquito reduction possible: DSCC administrator

Md Abdus Salam says new larvae control campaign launched; expert warns insecticides alone are not enough to curb mosquito breeding
23 May 2026

DNA report in Ramisa murder case expected within 72 hours: Law minister

Govt aims to file chargesheet before Eid holidays and begin trial soon after
23 May 2026

Three arrested in Magura schoolgirl abduction, rape and video circulation case

Two accused remain absconding as investigation continues
23 May 2026

5 Ctg cattle markets allocated to ‘favoured individuals’

CCC allegedly bypassed tender process; mayor denies irregularities
23 May 2026

Teacher held over alleged assault of female madrasa student in Savar

Locals handed over the suspect to police after the student informed her family about the incident
23 May 2026
23 May 2026

Bangladesh ambassador presents credentials to Pope Leo XIV in Vatican

Nahida Sobhan highlights communal harmony and Rohingya support
23 May 2026

'Nothing left to feed them': Flood-hit haor farmers forced to sell cattle at a loss

Widespread crop losses leave livestock owners struggling to feed animals as prices collapse
23 May 2026

Unicef urges urgent action to curb rising violence against children in Bangladesh

Urges action to end impunity for those responsible for violence against children and women
23 May 2026

11 more die from measles, symptoms

Two more patients died of measles in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising the confirmed death toll this year from the disease to 85, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 May 2026

Debt clock ticks on Dhaka airport terminal

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) stares into a financial squeeze as it prepares to begin hefty loan repayments next month for the Dhaka airport’s third terminal -- a facility unlikely to generate revenue before early 2027.
23 May 2026

Govt to pull out of $5.5b IMF loan deal

The government has decided to exit the existing $5.5 billion loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and move toward negotiating a new arrangement instead.
23 May 2026

77,432 Bangladeshis reach Saudi Arabia to perform hajj

A total of 77,432 Bangladeshi pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia through 199 pre-hajj flights to perform hajj this year.
23 May 2026

Four Dhaka exits raise Eid travel fears

With four major entry and exit points of the capital already battered by ongoing construction work and incessant rain, transport operators and commuters fear the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha exodus could trigger severe traffic congestion.
23 May 2026

Distressed NBFI depositors seek repayment by Dec

Depositors of six distressed non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) yesterday said that despite protests and a memorandum submitted earlier this month, they have yet to receive any formal communication from Bangladesh Bank or the finance ministry regarding the return of their long-frozen funds.
23 May 2026

Kool-BSPA celebrates excellence in sports

Footballer Hamza Choudhury emerged as the biggest winner at the Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2025, sweeping three major accolades, including the coveted Sportsperson of the Year and Popular Choice Award, during a gala ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital yesterday.
23 May 2026

Heavy rainfall raises early dengue risk

Excessive rainfall across Bangladesh is increasing the risk of an early dengue outbreak this year, prompting entomologists to call for immediate government action to eliminate mosquito breeding sources and strengthen public awareness campaigns.
23 May 2026