Two injured in blast at AC repair shop in Dhaka

Victims treated at DMCH's emergency dept
5 March 2026, 00:43 AM

Bangladesh to open embassy in Argentina: Foreign minister

Two sides identify priority areas for enhanced cooperation
5 March 2026, 00:20 AM

10 SPs transferred in fresh police reshuffle

The government yesterday transferred 10 superintendents of police (SPs), appointing new SPs to six districts in a fresh reshuffle of the police administration.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

ICT-1 defers verdict in the Rampura case

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday postponed its verdict in a crimes against humanity case involving the killing of two people and the shooting of two others in Rampura during the July 2024 uprising.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Strengthen role of UGC, improve quality of univs

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon yesterday called for strengthening the role of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to improve the quality of higher education and develop internationally recognised universities in the country.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Time poverty holding women, economy back

Bangladesh’s economic growth is being slowed down by a “time poverty crisis”, with women contributing nearly five to seven times more hours than men on unpaid care and domestic work, experts and policymakers said at a seminar yesterday.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Forgive me if we don’t meet again’

A father broke down before the International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday as he recounted his final phone call with his 22-year-old son, Osman Patwari, who sought forgiveness before joining the July uprising in Lakshmipur and said they might never meet again.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

‘My bank info made public with malintent’

National Citizen Party (NCP) Spokesperson Asif Mahmud yesterday alleged that the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIO) made his confidential bank information public in an official journalists’ group with “malicious intentions” to assassinate his character.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Public hospitals will be free of brokers’

Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain yesterday announced a nationwide campaign to eliminate brokers from government hospitals.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to compile list of extortionists

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said the government will soon start compiling a list of extortionists, beginning in Dhaka, and take steps to bring them under the law.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

PM to launch ‘Farmer Card’ on Pahela Baishakh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to formally launch the Farmer Card programme on April 14, marking Pahela Baishakh -- the beginning of Bangla New Year 1433, officials said yesterday.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

A govt school without toilet facilities

Teachers, students, and guardians of Olipur Government Primary School in Shayestaganj upazila of Habiganj have been enduring severe hardship for the past two years due to the absence of toilet facilities.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Eid shopping frenzy grips Ctg

With Eid-ul-Fitr drawing closer, Chattogram’s shopping malls and traditional markets are buzzing with eager crowds. From the fancy outlets of Nasirabad to the narrow wholesale lanes of Teri Bazar, shoppers are hunting for the perfect festive clothing.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Two killed in ‘mob attack’ over theft

Two members of the Bede community were killed in a “mob beating” in Louhajang upazila, Munshiganj, early yesterday following allegations of theft.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Put priority on mosquito control, waterlogging

Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Safiqul Islam Khan yesterday directed officials to prioritise work in three key areas, including strengthening mosquito control activities across the DNCC area.
5 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Jhenaidah father formally disowns son over his involvement with BCL

Advocate suggests such affidavit holds no legal weight
4 March 2026, 22:54 PM

Pir of Sureshwar Darbar Sharif arrested over its Khadem's murder in Shariatpur

Police recover knife, 133 empty shotgun cartridges, 2 slingshot rifles during raid
4 March 2026, 22:41 PM
4 March 2026, 22:41 PM

Chief whip, six whips pay homage at graves of Ziaur, Khaleda

Offer prayers seeking eternal peace for departed souls
4 March 2026, 22:21 PM

Tarique to launch Farmer Cards on April 14

Pre-pilot phase to cover nine upazilas across eight divisions in the next 45 days
4 March 2026, 20:10 PM