Bangladesh committed to gender equality

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangla-desh’s strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Act now to protect children from sexual violence

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed deep outrage over the continuing incidents of sexual violence against children across the country.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Eid exodus, rain raise dengue concerns

With millions of residents leaving Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, prompted by a seven-day holiday, experts have warned of a possible spike in dengue cases if preventive measures are not taken in time.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Tarique to exchange greetings on Eid day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will exchange Eid greetings with people from all walks of life, including diplomats and academics, on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

BERC backtracks on earlier decision to raise jet fuel prices

The commission earlier today decided to increase jet fuel prices by around 73 percent at one go
18 March 2026, 23:55 PM

Bangladeshi migrants locked in house in Thailand rescued after 3 days

Police citing the migrants said they were on a boat to Malaysia which landed in Phuket
18 March 2026, 23:40 PM

Constable critically injured in Bagerhat attack as fugitive snatched from police

Suspect’s brother hacked an officer during an arrest operation in Kachua
18 March 2026, 21:37 PM

All set for 199th Eid jamaat at historic Sholakia Eidgah

Five-tier security, drone surveillance and special trains arranged as thousands prepare to join the country’s largest Eid congregation in Kishoreganj
18 March 2026, 21:31 PM
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18 March 2026, 20:00 PM

JU student's body recovered from dorm room

Deceased was a master's student of the Archaeology Department
18 March 2026, 19:36 PM
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Four arrested over rape of 14-year-old girl in Mymensingh’s Bhaluka

Arrestees give confessional statements under Section 164 before a Mymensingh court
18 March 2026, 17:18 PM

PM Tarique Rahman works from home during Eid holidays

From his Gulshan residence, he is monitoring canal restoration, Eid travel, and city cleanliness
18 March 2026, 16:40 PM

Bangladeshi dies after Iranian missile strike in Saudi Arabia; death toll rises to 5

Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun succumbed to severe burn injuries days after the attack in Al Kharj
18 March 2026, 16:31 PM

MJF calls for urgent action over ongoing sexual violence against children

Rights group cites alarming statistics, urges stronger monitoring in educational institutions
18 March 2026, 16:18 PM

Govt to introduce crop insurance for farmers: agri minister

He said that farmers will receive compensation through insurance if their crops are damaged by floods or other natural calamities
18 March 2026, 16:15 PM

Main Eid jamaat set for 8:30am at National Eidgah

Islamic Foundation announces prayer schedule; Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek to lead main congregation
18 March 2026, 15:59 PM
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Phased factory shutdown adds pressure on highways, triggers fare hike ahead of Eid

Workers face long waits, rising fares and risky travel amid mounting transport shortages
18 March 2026, 15:00 PM