India has assured it'll gradually resume full visa operations: Home minister

Meeting between Salahuddin and Indian envoy also focuses on border killings and bilateral cooperation
1 March 2026, 16:00 PM
1 March 2026, 15:38 PM

PM seeks update on Bangladeshis in Middle East

Flight disruptions and earthquake preparedness discussed at Secretariat meetings
1 March 2026, 14:41 PM

Farmers struggle as saline water ravages Jaban Khan Canal

Over 400 families in three Patuakhali villages affected by saline water after sluice gate opened
1 March 2026, 14:36 PM

Local govt poll preparations to begin after Eid: EC

Commission awaiting parliament’s first session to format of local elections
1 March 2026, 14:09 PM

Civil aviation minister’s mother passes away at 83

Huron Nahar Rashid, wife of Monno Group's founder chairman, dies after prolonged illness
1 March 2026, 14:03 PM

Updates on Middle East-bound flights from Bangladesh

Over 50 Dhaka flights cancelled amid Gulf tensions; some services set to operate today
1 March 2026, 14:02 PM

Seven on 8-day remand in Narsingdi teenage girl rape and murder case

A court in Narsingdi today granted an eight-day remand for seven accused in connection with the gang rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl
1 March 2026, 13:35 PM

Key suspect arrested over Pabna double murder; case handed to DB

Forensic physician at Pabna Medical College collects samples; sexual assault findings pending report
1 March 2026, 12:57 PM

Jamaat ameer mourns death of Khamenei, calls for immediate de-escalation

Says attacks during Ramadan would further threaten global peace
1 March 2026, 12:43 PM

Journalist assaulted for 'inquiring about alleged gambling den' in Shariatpur

Dhaka Post correspondent files case, undergoing treatment
1 March 2026, 12:27 PM

US-Bangla resumes Riyadh, Jeddah and Muscat flights; UAE, Doha services suspended

Airline asks passengers to arrive four hours early amid ongoing Middle East disruptions
1 March 2026, 11:12 AM

Another victim of Halisahar gas leak blast dies; death toll rises to six

The explosion occurred in the early hours of February 23 at their residence in Halisahar due to a gas leak
1 March 2026, 10:43 AM

Biman’s Jeddah-bound flight to depart Chattogram at 4:10pm

Update comes hours after all Middle East flights from Ctg airport were cancelled amid airspace closures
1 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Bangla must live beyond symbolic observance

As Bangladesh observes the enduring legacy of the Language Movement throughout February, conversations around Bangla often intensify -- sometimes emotionally, sometimes critically.
1 March 2026, 06:16 AM

Book fair yet to gain momentum

The third day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair yesterday saw a mix of slow sales and cautious optimism among publishers, as preparations continued alongside the impact of Ramadan.
1 March 2026, 05:57 AM

253 incidents of violence against women in Feb: MSF

The human rights situation across Bangladesh deteriorated further in February compared to January this year, particularly due to post-election violence, political arrests, violence against women and children, and border-related incidents, according to a report by Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF).
1 March 2026, 05:35 AM

PM for faster manifesto implementation

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday attended office on a public holiday and urged officials to expedite implementation of the government’s election manifesto.
1 March 2026, 04:12 AM

NCP eyes stronger grassroots, more political gains

National Citizen Party Convener and Opposition Party Chief Whip Nahid Islam yesterday said the party’s next goal is to strengthen its grassroots organisation to expand its political gains.
1 March 2026, 04:10 AM

403 students died by suicide last year

At least 403 students died by suicide in the country in 2025, with schoolchildren making up the largest share -- a total of 190 cases.
1 March 2026, 04:10 AM