5 killed as ambulance, bus collide in Faridpur

Five people, including four members of the same family, were killed when an ambulance carrying a paralysed patient collided head-on with a BRTC bus in Faridpur’s Nagarkanda upazila yesterday, leaving an entire village in mourning.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Prices too high as cattle sales begin

The sale of sacrificial animals at various makeshift cattle markets across Dhaka began yesterday, with a good number of animals having arrived already.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Country moving towards energy self-reliance: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said Bangladesh is steadily moving towards clean energy, a green economy and a self-reliant energy system.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Measles-like symptoms claim 16 more lives

Sixteen more patients died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising the death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms to 528.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka to get $1.4b from ADB amid economic strain

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Bangladesh with $1.4 billion in funding, including $1 billion in budget support, in response to the government’s call for support amid the economic situation over the Middle East war.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh, India need a future-oriented agenda: Pranay Verma

In farewell message, outgoing Indian envoy says the region’s two largest economies must anchor closer regional integration
24 May 2026, 21:02 PM

25% metro rail fare discount for seniors, persons with disabilities from tomorrow

The discount will apply to single-journey tickets from tomorrow, DMTCL said
24 May 2026, 18:51 PM

Landmine explosions kill 3 near Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Bandarban

The victims were clearing weeds in a banana plantation in Naikhongchhari when the explosions occurred, officials said
24 May 2026, 18:22 PM

Bangladesh moving steadily towards self-reliant energy system: PM

Tarique Rahman says rooftop solar initiative at parliament symbolises country's commitment to clean energy and sustainable development
24 May 2026, 16:26 PM

SC suspends judicial functions today in mourning for Advocate Yusuf Hossain's death

Chief justice expresses condolences as senior lawyer laid to rest after janaza at Supreme Court premises
24 May 2026, 15:39 PM

Three murdered in separate incidents in Narsingdi, Khulna, Jhenaidah

Three people were killed in separate incidents of violence in Narsingdi, Khulna, and Jhenaidah districts since last night.
24 May 2026, 15:26 PM

EC gives 21 candidates until June 14 to file election expenditure reports

The candidates fail to submit their expenditure by May 6 deadline
24 May 2026, 15:19 PM

No compromise on school feeding quality: Bobby Hajjaj

State minister warns suppliers and officials against negligence in nutritious food distribution programme
24 May 2026, 14:04 PM

Khulna leather trade loses sheen amid mounting losses

Traders struggle with debts, unpaid dues and lack of permanent trading facility
24 May 2026, 13:54 PM

Khulna leather trade loses sheen amid mounting losses

Traders struggle with debts, unpaid dues and lack of permanent trading facility
24 May 2026, 13:07 PM

Mobile service quality Test: Tk 21cr spent, no final report yet

Four years after spending 1.5 million Euro (Tk 21.4 crore in yesterday’s rate) on a sophisticated mobile network testing system, the telecom regulator has yet to publish a final report on the quality of services (QoS) provided by the country’s mobile operators.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Declare violence against women, children a national emergency

Expressing deep concern over the rising incidents of rape, sexual violence, abuse and murder of women and children, 156 organisations and platforms yesterday demanded that such cases be declared a “national emergency”.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Nazrul’s legacy comes alive

People of Trishal in Mymensingh are set to celebrate the birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at the national level for the first time in nearly two decades, reviving memories of the bard’s formative years in the area that still proudly preserves his legacy.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Remain alert to anarchy attempts

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged people to stay vigilant against attempts to create unrest, warning that such instability could obstruct the government’s development activities and put people at risk.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Deaths from measles, symptoms cross 500

Measles-related deaths may continue for several more days as thousands of infected children remain hospitalised, although the outbreak is finally showing signs of slowing after a nationwide vaccination drive, health officials said.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM