Public trust in govt has hit rock bottom
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JS body for digital systems to curb graft, boost revenue
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Farmers break into warehouse, take 197 urea sacks
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Power imports from India may cost slightly more
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Uproar at BERC hearing: Merchant power buyers slam proposed surcharges
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3rd terminal soft opening planned for December 16
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Star Interview / 6 months too short to ease public woes: Khosru
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Trapped in the dark
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ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE / New directorate planned for victim families
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Merit, not politics, should guide promotions
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Farmers race to save crops as rains pause
For the first time in nearly a week, the sun broke through over the haor, prompting farmers to rush to their fields.
1 May 2026
74 shade trees felled in Moulvibazar tea garden
Miscreants have cut down 74 shade trees at Mirtinga Tea Garden in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar, triggering concern among authorities, workers, and industry stakeholders over its potential impact on tea production.
1 May 2026
Biman signs $3.7b deal with Boeing for 14 jets
Biman Bangladesh Airlines yesterday signed an agreement with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft, the largest order in the national flag carrier’s history.
1 May 2026
Shamima Pervin becomes Dhaka’s first female SP
Both the DC and SP posts in Dhaka are now held by women
30 April 2026
Dhaka summons acting Indian envoy over Assam chief minister’s remarks
Foreign ministry says Himanta Biswa Sarma’s comments were disparaging to Bangladesh-India relations and conveyed its displeasure to New Delhi
30 April 2026
Rain and runoff trigger spawning activity in Halda river
Egg collectors hope for fuller spawning surge
30 April 2026
Workers’ issues not reflected in parliament: Nagorik Oikya president
Mahmudur Rahman Manna says rights, demands overlooked after mass uprising
30 April 2026
EC to scrutinise Nusrat’s nomination paper on May 2
Move follows HC directive to accept NCP leader’s nomination despite late submission
30 April 2026
15 villages in Jamalpur without electricity for four days
Storm damage disrupts power supply; officials say repair work continues late into the night to restore normalcy
30 April 2026
Early floods devastate Habiganj haors; Boro farmers staring at heavy losses
Nearly 11,000 tonnes of ripe paddy lost as untimely floods hit peak harvesting season
30 April 2026
HC grants bail to Emi in case over playing Mujib’s March 7 speech
Shahbagh police filed the case against her under Anti-Terrorism Act
30 April 2026
Ivy gets HC bail in two murder cases
Ivy’s release will depend on the Appellate Division’s May 3 order on 10 state petitions challenging HC bail orders
30 April 2026
‘Don’t exploit July uprising’
Cabinet members yesterday slammed the opposition in parliament, cautioning all parties not to exploit the July mass uprising for personal or partisan gains.
30 April 2026
Defence says no evidence links Inu to Kushtia killings
The defence of former minister Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 that prosecutors have failed to establish evidence linking him to the killing of six people in Kushtia.
30 April 2026
2 unregulated toxic chemicals in plastic pose health risk
A situation report has raised concerns over widespread exposure to harmful chemicals phthalates and bisphenols, putting public health at significant risk as their use remains largely unregulated in the country.
30 April 2026
Lightning strikes kill 10 in 5 dists
Ten people and more than 50 cattle were killed in lightning strikes in Patuakhali, Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Barguna and Shariatpur yesterday.
30 April 2026
Alleged AL Ties: 42 candidates barred from SCBA polls
The Supreme Court Bar Association has cancelled the nomination papers of 42 lawyers out of 90 candidates for its upcoming election, citing their alleged affiliations with the Awami League.
30 April 2026
49 candidates to be elected unopposed
The Election Commission (EC) yesterday confirmed that 49 candidates are set to be elected unopposed to reserved women’s seats in the 13th National Parliament, with the EC set to publish the gazette today.
30 April 2026
DMP launches AI system to detect traffic violations
Traffic rule violations in Dhaka -- including signal jumping, entering closed left lanes, lane violations, wrong-side driving, and illegal parking -- will now be automatically detected and reported using an artificial intelligence-based system, with fines sent to offenders by post.
30 April 2026
Establish Qur’anic law: Jamaat MP
Jamaat-e-Islami MP Mujibur Rahman yesterday called for “burying man-made laws and establishing Quranic law” in Bangladesh.
30 April 2026