PM Tarique heads to China's Dalian for Summer Davos after Malaysia visit
13 MIN(s) ago
Diplomacy
CHT MPs urge govt to retain tax exemption for indigenous people
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Viral albino buffalo ‘Donald Trump’ moved to BLRI for genetic research
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
30 AL acitivists detained in special drive across Gazipur
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
From hill fruit to cash crop: Lotkon boom transforms fortunes of Rangpur farmers
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
PM meets Malaysian king, holds talks on boosting bilateral ties
2 hour(s) ago
Diplomacy
Malaysia eyes deeper ties with Bangladesh in AI, semiconductors and energy
4 hour(s) ago
Diplomacy
Bagerhat shrine crocodile refuses food for 19 days after relocation
5 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
PM urges Malaysia to reopen labour market, recruit more Bangladeshi workers
7 hour(s) ago
Diplomacy
A gleaming beacon of architecture and faith
Along the Barishal–Banaripara road, a gleaming white structure rises into view, immediately drawing the attention of travellers passing by.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Raise tobacco taxes to protect public health
Given that the country’s existing tobacco tax structure is inadequate to discourage tobacco use, anti-tobacco campaigners and economists have recommended increasing taxes to reduce the affordability of tobacco products and protect public health.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
NCP leaders join protest outside JS
Leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday joined families of those killed and injured in the July mass uprising in a sit-in protest in front of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban to realise their three demands.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Father recalls finding son among bullet-hit bodies at ICT-1
A retired madrasa teacher broke down in tears before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday as he recounted finding his 35-year-old son among rows of bullet-riddled bodies on a hospital floor after taking part in the July uprising.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Release Shahriar Kabir immediately
European and global civil society organisations have issued an urgent appeal to the prime minister of Bangladesh, calling for the immediate release of 75-year-old journalist, writer, freedom fighter, and human rights activist Shahriar Kabir.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
India considering Bangladesh’s request for additional diesel
Indian External Affairs Ministry says Sri Lanka, Maldives also seek fuel from them
12 March 2026, 22:25 PM
Women Journalists Network signs MoUs to combat harassment
Partnerships with Mahila Parishad and IPH to provide legal and psychological support
12 March 2026, 21:22 PM
Bangladesh Chhatra Union condemns inclusion of war crimes convicts in JS condolence motion
Student group says move betrays martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War
12 March 2026, 21:01 PM
Couple killed in motorcycle-pickup van collision in Manikganj
Husband dies on way to hospital, wife succumbs to injuries later
12 March 2026, 20:36 PM
DSCC removed dogs from DU campus despite animal welfare law, activists say
City corporation relocated vaccinated community dogs after sedating them, according to witnesses
12 March 2026, 19:59 PM
Wedding joy turns to mourning
Bride, groom among 13 killed as microbus collides with bus in Bagerhat
12 March 2026, 18:41 PM
Hafiz Uddin, Kayser Kamal resign from BNP posts
Speaker, deputy speaker submit resignation letters to Tarique Rahman
12 March 2026, 18:36 PM
Global civil society organisations appeal for Shahriar Kabir’s immediate release
75-year-old journalist's health condition has reached a critical stage, they say
12 March 2026, 17:46 PM
Jamaat ameer lists three reasons behind walkout during president’s speech
Accuses president of inaction over July killings, contradictory statements, and ignoring reform council mandate
12 March 2026, 17:32 PM
Tanker carrying 24,000 litres of soybean oil sinks in Padma river
Retrieved after 16 hours
12 March 2026, 16:41 PM
13th Parliament adopts condolence motion for Khaleda Zia, July martyrs
Names of several national and global figures included as MPs propose additions
12 March 2026, 16:33 PM
China’s NPC chief congratulates Hafiz Uddin on becoming Speaker
Chairman of Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China Zhao Leji today congratulated Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on assuming office as the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad of Bangladesh.
12 March 2026, 15:27 PM
Prof Rehman Sobhan turns 91: A life devoted to economic justice
Distinguished economist has influenced policy, inspired generations of thinkers
12 March 2026, 15:23 PM
NCP leaders join protest outside parliament, call for president's removal
Protesters, including families of July uprising victims, urge implementation of reforms, trial of July killings
12 March 2026, 15:20 PM
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to visit Bangladesh for diplomatic consultations
First high-level Chinese visit since BNP government took office after February election
12 March 2026, 14:52 PM