10 of a family burnt in ‘gas explosion’

Ten people, including women and children, sustained burn injuries after a suspected gas leak triggered an explosion in a house in Dhaka’s Turag area early yesterday.
7 March 2026, 02:27 AM

Bumper harvest, low prices

Farmers from shoal areas within the Teesta, Brahmaputra and Dharla rivers in Rangpur region reaped a bumper harvest of sweet pumpkins this season, but low market prices have left many struggling to recover the production costs.
7 March 2026, 02:24 AM

‘Chilli powder rubbed on wounds, dirty water forced down their throats’

Relatives of mob beating victims in Munshiganj share ordeal
7 March 2026, 00:26 AM

Leaders of nearly 20 student organisations join iftar on DU campus

Dhaka University Journalists Association (DUJA) arranged the event
6 March 2026, 23:42 PM

Woman’s hair allegedly cut off over dowry demands in Jhenaidah; husband, in-laws accused of torture

Father files case after 22-year-old mother of two says she was tortured
6 March 2026, 23:26 PM

Eid shopping rush triggers severe traffic gridlock around Chattogram markets

Inadequate parking, narrow roads and roadside passenger drop-offs clog key intersections
6 March 2026, 21:20 PM

BGB tightens patrols along Jashore border to prevent fuel smuggling

Temporary checkpoints set up at several important points, says BGB
6 March 2026, 21:14 PM

Govt will pursue deregulation, ease of doing business: PM says at iftar with diplomats

Tarique Rahman calls for deeper global engagement through trade, investment, technology transfer and stronger people-to-people ties
6 March 2026, 21:11 PM

Gonotantrik Jukta Front demands white paper on interim govt’s tenure

Calls for investigation into corruption allegations against former advisers
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM

CID files money laundering case against Jubo League leader accused in Hadi murder

Ex‑ward councillor Tajul accused of laundering Tk 2.5 crore
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM
6 March 2026, 17:36 PM

Prime accused arrested in Rangpur for killing woman who protested stalking of sister

Operations ongoing to arrest the other accused in the case
6 March 2026, 17:22 PM

Not consulted on interim govt’s international agreements: Jamaat ameer

Contradicts foreign minister’s claim of prior consent
6 March 2026, 15:44 PM

FBI brings Bangladeshi man accused of child sexual exploitation to US from Malaysia

Suspect wanted since 2022 arrested with help from Malaysian authorities
6 March 2026, 14:29 PM

13 years after Taqi murder, family demands action on stalled case

Mourners gather at Narayanganj grave, calling for completion of investigation and submission of charge sheet
6 March 2026, 14:09 PM

10 injured in 'gas explosion' in Turag

5 in critical condition, say doctors
6 March 2026, 12:43 PM

Pro-BNP transport workers’ leader murdered in Khulna

A pro-BNP transport workers’ leader was shot dead by unidentified criminals in Khulna city on Wednesday night.
6 March 2026, 03:20 AM

Writ petition challenges Ahsan H Mansur’s removal

A writ petition was filed yesterday with the High Court challenging the legality of the government’s decision to remove Ahsan H Mansur from the post of Bangladesh Bank governor and appoint Md Mostaqur Rahman in his place.
6 March 2026, 03:20 AM

Teacher murder: Husband accuses staffer, teachers

A case was filed yesterday in connection with the killing of a female teacher of Islamic University in Kushtia.
6 March 2026, 03:18 AM