HC questions legality of limiting maternity leave for women with more than two children
46 MIN(s) ago
Bangladesh
Flood fears mount as Dudhkumar rises in Kurigram, Teesta near danger level in Lalmonirhat
56 MIN(s) ago
Bangladesh
PM asks Banglalink to make smartphones, internet more affordable
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
17 teachers of Gopalganj Science and Technology University dismissed
3 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Police take steps to improve law and order
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Major changes in police admin
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Dhaka division gets new commissioner
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
9th pay scale: Full raise in basic pay likely from next month
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Fact-Check: Old videos shared as ‘Turag killings’
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
What went down in Turag on June 22?
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Crime & Justice
RMG worker raped while fiance forcibly detained in Bhola
A readymade garment (RMG) worker was allegedly gang-raped by two local youths after her fiance was beaten and tied up on the Meghna river embankment in Manpura upazila of Bhola district early Friday.
18 January 2026, 02:34 AM
4 killed, 18 hurt in road accidents
Four people were killed and 18 others injured in road accidents in three districts yesterday, according to reports from our correspondents.
18 January 2026, 01:55 AM
‘Jamaat-IAB split a blow to Islamists’ one-box plan’
Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, which aimed at mobilising Islamist votes, is set to have a negative effect on the alliance’s “one-box policy”.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
10-Party alliance: Jamaat to take most vacant seats after IAB exit
After weeks of drama, the Jamaat-e-Islami-led electoral alliance is now set to redistribute seats following the exit of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, ahead of the start of campaigning for the 13th parliamentary election.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Hotel owner beaten to death in Gazipur
A businessman was beaten to death in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur yesterday.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
‘We’ll always stand by you’
He added that any democratic government has an obligation and responsibility towards the victims and their families.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Unite to shield press freedom
Journalists yesterday slammed the government for failing to protect media houses and workers from mob violence, saying stalled reforms and bureaucratic inertia have left the press more vulnerable than ever.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Affordable care must be next govt’s focus: Say health experts
As major political parties prepare to roll out their election manifestos, health experts say that ensuring quality primary healthcare for all and reducing high out-of-pocket expenditure should be their top priority.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Rumeen Farhana locked in dispute with magistrate over electoral code
Brahmanbaria-2 independent candidate asked to stop meeting; supporter fined
17 January 2026, 23:06 PM
Faridpur-4 independent candidate ‘assaulted by BNP men’
BNP denies involvement; police investigation underway
17 January 2026, 22:35 PM
Tarique’s meeting with UK envoy: Bilateral relations, cooperation discussed
BNP chairman’s first meeting with UK high commissioner since return
17 January 2026, 22:28 PM
Bhasan Char belongs to Sandwip, not Hatiya: Land ministry
Says six mouzas of the island are part of Chattogram’s Sandwip upazila
17 January 2026, 22:01 PM
Asif Mahmud accuses BNP of acting against constitution, laws
NCP spokesperson raises concerns over candidate eligibility ahead of polls
17 January 2026, 21:52 PM
Tarique Rahman, family convey greetings to chief adviser
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his family today conveyed greetings to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus
17 January 2026, 21:49 PM
Two siblings arrested along with firearms, ammo
Elder brother, also local UP chair still in hiding
17 January 2026, 21:36 PM
UK, Nepal, Bhutan envoys meet Tarique Rahman
BNP media cell member confirms separate courtesy calls
17 January 2026, 21:14 PM
Feni-1 BNP, Jamaat candidates served show-cause notices over online campaigns
Asked to appear before election investigation committee
17 January 2026, 20:56 PM
Businessman beaten to death in Gazipur, 3 detained
Preparation underway to file a case
17 January 2026, 20:13 PM
Suchitra Sen’s 12th death anniversary observed in Pabna
Discussion highlights the artiste’s life and work
17 January 2026, 19:16 PM
Dead councillor among 330 barred by CMP from entering port city
Public notice from police warns of legal action in case of violation
17 January 2026, 19:11 PM