Bangladesh

‘Climate change may cost up to 9% of GDP by 2050’

Staff Correspondent

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‘Mother Teresa’ of Sherpur

Sahidul Islam Nirab

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School field used as storage site

Habibur Rahman

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65-yr-old held over attempted rape of child

Our Correspondent, Lalmonirhat

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Ensure legal protection for the marginalised

Staff Correspondent

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from the JS gallery / Four mobile operators owe Tk 13,144cr

Staff Correspondent

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from the JS gallery / External debt now $78.22b

Staff Correspondent

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Govt’s ‘wrong decisions’ push economy to brink: Shafiqur

UNB, Dhaka

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Rohingya children / Australia to provide $11.4m in financial aid

Staff Correspondent

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Rape, Murder of 5-yr-old / Chargesheet filed in 9 days

Our Correspondent, Mymensingh

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Yet another unelected VC set to take DU helm

Dhaka University is all set to get another unelected vice chancellor for the third consecutive term, as the current VC has resigned without calling a Senate session to appoint a new one.

26 February 2026, 00:00 AM

‘No new probe commission over Pilkhana’

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said the government would not form a new investigation commission over the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny in Dhaka’s Pilkhana.

26 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Ekushey book fair begins today

The Amar Ekushey Book Fair begins today, marking the shortest edition in its history. Organisers, however, say it is not the length but the breadth of ideas that will define this year’s fair, themed “Multidimensional Bangladesh”.

26 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Pak, Afghan forces trade fire at border

Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged fire along their border on Tuesday night, with each side accusing the other of initiating the clash, days after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan strained already tenuous ties.

26 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Harijans demand 80% quota in cleaners’ posts

Members of the Harijan community in Kurigram yesterday demonstrated, demanding at least 80 percent quota for the community in the recruitment of cleaner posts.

26 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Hannan Masud’s convoy attacked

The convoy of Noakhali‑6 MP Abdul Hannan Masud has allegedly been under attack after a clash broke out during his visit to areas affected by post‑election violence in Hatia upazila in Noakhali.

26 February 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Can’t go home empty-handed’

Shefali Akhter (pseudonym), a homemaker and resident of the Jamal Khan area in Chattogram, looked anxious as she clutched her phone, waiting for a call while standing in a long queue on Momin Road on Monday.

26 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Mango trees in full bloom

Mango orchards across the Rajshahi region are witnessing exceptional blooms amid favourable weather conditions, raising hopes for a bumper harvest this year.

26 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Newborn found abandoned on footpath in Ctg

Police launch investigation to identify parents

25 February 2026, 22:59 PM

‘February polls largely peaceful’

The February polls were generally peaceful and all political parties had accepted the results, said Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), yesterday.

25 February 2026, 22:57 PM