Nearly two in three adolescent girls in rural Bangladesh suffer from menstrual disorders, with painful periods affecting their daily lives and education, according to a new study by the icddr,b.

The five-time Brahmanbaria-3 lawmaker died while undergoing treatment at a Dhaka hospital

UN secretary-general’s spokesman stresses rights as Dhaka reports repeated attempts to force people across the border

BGB says talks with BSF are continuing after an alleged push-in attempt

Meetings focus on trade, investment, technical education, and strengthening bilateral ties

Fire Service divers continue search as strong current hampers rescue operation

Chamber judge asks High Court to dispose of the rule on her permanent bail

Authorities vow to keep footpaths accessible for pedestrians

Residents and civic leaders question the city corporation’s resolve as unauthorised structures reappear at major junctions

Bodies recovered from Kendua and Madan upazilas

Dredging part of official project work, Rabiul Alam says

Bangladesh has called for strengthened humanitarian assistance, greater protection of civilians and enhanced women’s participation in peacebuilding as global crises continue to deepen.

Commuter services disrupted since morning

Ten children were hospitalised and later discharged as authorities launched an investigation

Most affected workers are women; no statement from factory management yet

Thousands demand time-bound implementation as anger grows over continued flooding, erosion and water scarcity

Bangladesh will need to make substantial progress on domestic reforms aimed at addressing its deep-rooted structural weaknesses if it is to get a three-year extension to the timeline of its graduation from the least-developed country category, said the UN Committee for Development Policy.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday announced his government’s firm stance against money laundering, stressing that public funds belong to the people and should be used to improve their lives and change their fortunes.

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman yesterday said the government is working to establish effective dialogue between Myanmar authorities and the Arakan Army to help create a stable environment in Rakhine state, which in turn would facilitate the repatriation of Rohingyas.

The proposed budget for fiscal 2026-27 has taken several steps to promote renewable energy but falls short of removing the longstanding fiscal advantages enjoyed by fossil fuels, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).