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Bangladesh
Hides rot, dumped in rivers as trade hits new low in Moulvibazar
A shortage of salt, absence of buyers and mounting unpaid dues forced traders and villagers to dump or bury sacrificial hides across Moulvibazar this Eid-ul-Azha
31 May 2026, 12:28 PM
Govt eyes $51b reserves in FY27
The government expects the country’s gross foreign currency reserves to hit a record $51.4 billion by the end of next fiscal year, provided that remittance inflow is strong and interest rates high.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
8 more die with measles-like symptoms
Eight more children died of measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the total death toll to 583.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Mideast peace deal remains elusive
Iran yesterday accused President Donald Trump of “betraying diplomacy for the third time” as United states warned it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Savar tannery gets 5.30 lakh rawhides
Around 5.30 lakh pieces of sacrificial animal rawhides have arrived at the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate, with industry leaders expressing optimism that this year’s Eid-ul-Azha collection target will be achieved.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Waiting for word from the sea
Eight-year-old Junaid sat alone on the doorstep of a small house in a narrow alley of Samiti Para in Cox’s Bazar. Asked about his father, he struggled to speak. Tears filled his eyes before the words came.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Youth’s body recovered from Kaptai Lake 6 hours after he went missing
Fire Service divers found 19-year-old Nabajit Chakma’s body after he disappeared while bathing with friends
30 May 2026, 21:37 PM
Eid holidaymakers throng Sajek, other Rangamati tourist attractions
Kaptai Lake cruises remain popular; Sajek receives 3,500 visitors in a day
30 May 2026, 21:14 PM
Six more trains set to go private
BR says move will improve revenue; activists criticise outsourcing
30 May 2026, 20:50 PM
Unsold animals, falling prices mark final hours of qurbani in Dhaka
Gabtoli traders say sales were moderate but far below expectations
30 May 2026, 19:12 PM
DSCC clears 28,428 tonnes of sacrificial waste
Officials say operations progressing as planned
30 May 2026, 16:49 PM
A Tk 120 crore bet on Natore’s rawhide market
Wholesalers are handling larger volumes this Eid, but profits will depend on whether tanneries honour promised rates
30 May 2026, 16:03 PM
Waiting for word from the sea
In Cox's Bazar's Samiti Para, families of migrants missing after an Andaman Sea trawler disaster cling to hope
30 May 2026, 15:27 PM
India pays tribute to Ziaur Rahman on 45th death anniversary
Statement shared by Indian High Commission as Bangladesh marks the anniversary of the late president's death
30 May 2026, 13:52 PM
Tarique pays tribute to Ziaur Rahman on 45th death anniversary
Visits father's grave as party marks anniversary with nationwide programmes
30 May 2026, 13:09 PM
Small breach on submersible road disrupts harvest transport
A 20-30 foot breach in a 4-kilometre submersible road in Pabna’s Bhangura upazila has disrupted communication and crop transportation for farmers in at least a dozen villages
30 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Eid screening of ‘Bonolota Express’ cancelled in Brahmanbaria
Withdrawn venue permission and lack of administrative support led to cancellation, say organisers
30 May 2026, 10:44 AM
45th death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman being observed
BNP marks the day with an eight-day programme featuring prayers, discussions, charitable activities and commemorative events nationwide
30 May 2026, 10:42 AM
3 Bangladeshis hurt in Israeli attack in Lebanon
Three Bangladeshis were injured in an Israeli attack in Lebanon’s southern Nabatiyeh region on Thursday.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM