EU calls for continuation of reforms under new government

Miller meets foreign minister, state minister and discusses all aspects of EU-Bangladesh relationship
23 February 2026, 15:51 PM

Aminul Islam takes charge as ICT chief prosecutor

Tajul Islam calls for work together in line with people’s expectations
23 February 2026, 15:24 PM

Govt to launch pilot distribution of Krishak Card soon: Information minister

Initiative aims to stop middlemen from exploiting farmers
23 February 2026, 15:11 PM
23 February 2026, 15:00 PM

HC directs authorities to close deep tube-well shafts to prevent child deaths

Asks Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Dhaka Wasa to submit compliance report in three months
23 February 2026, 14:46 PM
23 February 2026, 14:29 PM

Four burnt in ‘gas leak’ fire in Rayerbazar

Injured, including a toddler, rushed to burn institute
23 February 2026, 13:32 PM

Local govt polls will be held on time: Fakhrul

Says active members to get priority for JS polls in women’s reserved seats
23 February 2026, 13:10 PM
23 February 2026, 12:45 PM

I was kept completely in the dark: President Shahabuddin tells Kaler Kantho

Says former chief adviser Dr Yunus did not brief him on foreign visits or key state matters during interim govt tenure
23 February 2026, 12:21 PM

Aminul Islam appointed as ICT chief prosecutor, replacing Tajul Islam

Law ministry issued a notification in this regard
23 February 2026, 12:09 PM

Administrators appointed for DNCC, DSCC, 4 other city corporations

They will exercise the powers and perform the duties of the mayor
23 February 2026, 12:00 PM

Man beaten to death over alleged theft in Shyampur

He was suspected of attempting to steal construction rods
23 February 2026, 11:14 AM

Four killed in clashes over dominance in Narail

Two groups had long been at odds over establishing dominance in the area
23 February 2026, 11:09 AM

Nine burnt in explosion at Ctg’s Halishahar flat

Blast reportedly triggered by gas line leak; victims suffer 25% to 100% burns
23 February 2026, 10:29 AM

No pavilions at Ekushey book fair

Authorities have decided to exclude pavilions from the Amar Ekushey book fair following a meeting with publishers’ representatives held last evening at Bangla Academy.
23 February 2026, 05:08 AM

Publish white paper on interim govt’s activities

The Democratic Rights Committee has called for the publication of a white paper detailing the activities of the recently concluded interim government.
23 February 2026, 05:07 AM

PM sets strict punctuality tone at Secretariat

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun his time at the Secretariat with a strict focus on administrative discipline, monitoring whether ministers, state ministers, and secretaries have been maintaining office hours since assuming office on February 18.
23 February 2026, 02:45 AM

Lt General Mainur made new chief of general staff

The Bangladesh Army has reshuffled several key posts at the top level, including the chief of general staff (CGS), principal staff officer (PSO) and director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI).
23 February 2026, 02:40 AM

Trade deal binds Dhaka to US tech orbit

Digital trade rules embedded in Bangladesh’s new agreement with the US may deprive Bangladesh of tax revenues and also limit the expansion of digital economy, say experts.
23 February 2026, 02:31 AM