President Mohammed Shahabuddin yesterday stressed that firm control of corruption and improved law and order are essential to successfully implement the government’s reform agenda and strengthen democratic governance.

The February 12 election marked a turning point in Bangladesh’s politics: for the first time in its history, Jamaat-e-Islami achieved its strongest electoral performance, even winning constituencies that had long been dominated by the BNP and the Awami League.

On most evenings in Korail slum, as the narrow lanes grew quiet and day labourers returned home, a small room would fill with nearly 30 children.

The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed a High Court verdict that upheld the government’s move to lease out the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based DP World.

The first sitting of the 13th parliament yesterday adopted a condolence motion expressing profound grief over the deaths of several national and international figures, including three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia and the martyrs of the July uprising.

The 13th parliament yesterday held its inaugural sitting amid a heated atmosphere, as opposition MPs staged a walkout in protest against President Mohammed Shahabuddin speaking in the House.

The wedding rituals were over, the blessings offered, and laughter still lingered in the air.

Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman yesterday expressed hope that the House would function effectively and uphold democratic values.

The US has launched a fresh trade investigation into Bangladesh and more than a dozen other economies to examine whether their policies and production practices are contributing to global overcapacity that could harm American manufacturing.

BNP Vice-Chairman Ahmed Azam Khan, also a lawmaker from the Tangail-8 constituency, was sworn in as a member of the cabinet yesterday.

Bangladesh Police yesterday issued a comprehensive set of safety guidelines for travellers and transport operators to ensure smooth journeys during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong will be visiting Bangladesh on April 2-3 2026 for the 14th Bangladesh-China Diplomatic Consultations.

The Hathazari Airfield, a World War II–era airbase in Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila and a site of historic importance, has been lying in a state of decay due to decades of neglect.

Though the BNP won the February 12 national polls decisively, the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami performed stronger in postal ballots.

Deep-sea fishing operators have urged the government to ensure fuel supply to fishing vessels on a priority basis so that marine fish harvesting can continue smoothly.

A man and his wife were killed when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a pickup van on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Manikganj’s Shibaloy upazila yesterday.

Three rape incidents have been reported across three districts over the last few days, according to reports from our correspondents.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 11 individuals, including five police officers, over allegations of embezzling over Tk 3.94 crore by creating fake ration cards at the police ration store in Jhalakathi Police Lines.

Residents along the Rangamati–Rajasthali–Bandarban route have long demanded a bridge over the Karnaphuli River near Chandraghona, as they currently depend on the Kaptai Chandraghona ferry ghat for crossing.

Along the Barishal–Banaripara road, a gleaming white structure rises into view, immediately drawing the attention of travellers passing by.