‘Should be hanged’: Minister blames RMCH director after deaths of 33 babies

33 babies died within 11 days due to absence of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
28 March 2026, 15:35 PM

Home minister vows police will remain free from political interference

Newly recruited officers urged to build people-friendly, reform-oriented force
28 March 2026, 15:21 PM

Ferry tragedy: Will we ever learn?

This whole incident lays bare a harsh reality. Without modern safety measures and awareness, a culture of discipline, and rapid rescue readiness, our rivers will continue to claim buses, ferries, and most importantly, human lives
28 March 2026, 15:14 PM

Three arrested over Manikganj killing, confess to crime

Headless body recovered from river; victim’s head still missing
28 March 2026, 14:44 PM

Jamalpur filling station manager fined Tk 50,000 for hoarding petrol

Mobile court finds 2,500 litres in stock despite claims of shortage
28 March 2026, 14:09 PM

Speaker’s wife and veteran educator Dilara Hafiz dies in Singapore

Former DG of DSHE to be laid to rest in Banani after two janazas
28 March 2026, 13:25 PM

Govt decides to appoint tag officers for all petrol pumps

Officials to monitor fuel management and submit daily reports
28 March 2026, 13:12 PM

DNCC launches ‘Clean School, No Mosquito’ drive across 536 institutions

Three-day campaign targets Aedes breeding grounds as schools reopen after Eid holidays
28 March 2026, 12:19 PM

Three days of hailstorms leave 2,000 vegetable seed farmers into crisis in Lalmonirhat

Severe damage reported at 30 villages; farmers fear yields may drop by half
28 March 2026, 11:56 AM

Khulna reels under mosquito surge

With warmer days already setting in ahead of summer, residents of Khulna city are grappling with an alarming surge in the mosquito population.
28 March 2026, 04:01 AM

Pabna litchi growers eye bumper harvest

Litchi farmers in Pabna are expecting a bumper harvest and record-breaking profits this summer after years of heavy losses -- thanks to favourable weather conditions.
28 March 2026, 03:29 AM

6,000 litres of diesel seized in Chattogram

Authorities in separate drives across three districts took action against the illegal storage and sale of fuel yesterday, seizing large quantities of diesel and fining those involved.
28 March 2026, 03:22 AM

1971 Genocide: India supports Bangladesh in its desire for justice

India yesterday said Pakistan remains in denial over the atrocities it committed during “Operation Searchlight” in 1971, including the systematic and targeted killing of millions of innocent Bangladeshi people and widespread sexual violence against women, which forced millions to flee and seek refuge in India.
28 March 2026, 03:21 AM

Sonali chicken, potatoes, lentil pricier after Eid

The prices of Sonali chicken have risen sharply across Dhaka’s kitchen markets following Eid-ul-Fitr, adding further strain to household budgets of consumers who prefer it over broiler chicken.
28 March 2026, 03:07 AM

New advisers in the offing

The government is set to expand its advisory team, bringing in a couple of new faces to help ease growing pressure across ministries, as it seeks to speed up decision-making, improve coordination, and push forward its election pledges.
28 March 2026, 03:00 AM

1.23 lakh tonnes of LNG arrive in two tankers

Two tankers carrying a combined 123,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached Bangladesh within a week -- one on Thursday and another yesterday.
28 March 2026, 02:57 AM

Dog removal move sparks outcry in Baridhara

Fresh attempts to remove community dogs from Baridhara DOHS have drawn criticism from residents and animal welfare advocates, who warn the move risks repeating a history of cruelty in the area.
28 March 2026, 02:56 AM

Padma bus plunge: Rescue operation enters third day

Fire service continued its rescue operation for the third consecutive day yesterday following the sinking of a bus in the Padma river at Daulatdia Ferry Ghat in Rajbari.
28 March 2026, 02:55 AM

Price shock threatens BPC’s profit streak

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) may slip back into losses if fuel prices are not adjusted in the upcoming cycle, as global oil prices surge.
28 March 2026, 02:51 AM

Unite to build inclusive Bangladesh: PM urges all

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged all to work together to build an inclusive and self-reliant Bangladesh.
28 March 2026, 02:45 AM