Gopalganj rape case accused held in Dhaka

Rab detains Hafiz Molla in Pallabi in a joint operation
6 May 2026

Govt to review private univ laws with stakeholders

The government will review the legal and regulatory framework for private universities in consultation with stakeholders, rather than taking top-down decisions, said Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon yesterday.
6 May 2026

39 top cops transferred

In a major reshuffle in the police department, the government yesterday transferred a total of 39 top police officers, including nine deputy inspectors general (DIGs) and 23 superintendents of police (SPs).
6 May 2026

Bangladesh drilling deep in hunt for gas

Bangladesh has embarked on its deepest-ever gas exploration at the Titas field, as the government seeks to unlock untapped reserves far below previously drilled levels and alleviate mounting pressure on its energy supply.
6 May 2026

20 percent higher revenue target for next year

NBR will have to collect Tk 6,04,000cr
6 May 2026

Rohingya youth held over ‘TTP link’

Police in Cox’s Bazar have arrested a Rohingya youth for alleged links with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a Pakistan-based militant group.
6 May 2026

Trade deal with US cannot be scrapped at will

Bangladesh cannot unilaterally revoke its trade deal with the US, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said yesterday.
6 May 2026

‘Drug dealers’ hack Rab men in Narayanganj

At least three Rab members were injured in an attack in Narayanganj city yesterday, while assailants attacked police personnel and snatched away an arrestee, a Jubo Dal leader, in Rupganj.
6 May 2026

Govt plans polls to local bodies within a year

The government plans to hold elections for all tiers of local government bodies within a year, including city corporations, district councils, upazila parishads, municipalities, and union parishads.
6 May 2026

Shapla Crackdown: Parties demand fresh probe, justice marking 13th anniv

Different political and student organisations observed the 13th anniversary of the killings during a Hefajat-e-Islam rally at Shapla Chattar in the capital’s Motijheel on May 5, 2013, through discussions, photo exhibitions, and human chains yesterday.
6 May 2026

Two more children die from measles

Six more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 317.
6 May 2026

Flash floods submerge 372 hectares of cropland

Flash floods have inundated around 372 hectares of boro paddy fields in the haor regions of Brahmanbaria, affecting at least 1,000 farmers, with Nasirnagar upazila bearing the brunt of the damage.
6 May 2026

Recognition gaps, social bias keep Harijans marginalised

Lack of constitutional recognition remains one of the most pressing challenges for the Harijan community, as around 1.6 million people still lack a clear legal identity despite having national ID cards and voting rights, speakers said at a seminar yesterday.
6 May 2026

‘Can’t sit and wait for India on Teesta’

Bangladesh will not wait for a Teesta water-sharing deal with India, calling it a matter of “life and death” for river communities, and is instead turning to China to discuss development projects in the region, said Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman yesterday.
6 May 2026

BNP eyes long-overdue overhaul of affiliate bodies

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed senior party leaders to prepare a list of potential candidates for key posts in the party’s associated and affiliated bodies.
6 May 2026

Govt to ensure healthcare for all citizens: Says Zubaida

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, yesterday said the government is making strides to ensure healthcare for all citizens.
6 May 2026

PM stresses transparency in spending public money

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday stressed the need to ensure transparency and accountability in public spending and the implementation of government projects.
6 May 2026

Airbus pushes for place in Biman fleet days after Boeing deal

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus yesterday advocated for the inclusion of its aircraft in Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ fleet alongside Boeing, saying that a mixed fleet would benefit the national flag carrier.
6 May 2026

5 SC employees suspended for refusing duties at judges’ residences, holding human chain on court grounds

Their actions have 'severely tarnished' the institution's image, SC administration says
5 May 2026