JU students want swift arrest of suspect

A section of Jahangirnagar University (JU) students yesterday formed a human chain and rallied demanding the swift arrest and trial of the suspect in the attempted rape of a female student.
19 May 2026, 00:00 AM

PM to lead high-level committee on security

A National Coordination Committee, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has been formed to ensure the country’s security and social stability.
19 May 2026, 00:00 AM

IAB announces mayor candidates for Dhaka polls

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) yesterday announced its mayoral candidates for the upcoming elections to the two Dhaka city corporations.
19 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to restart ICUs at 10 district hospitals

The government is set to revive intensive care unit (ICU) services at 10 district hospitals as authorities continue to struggle to provide critical care to a growing number of measles patients amid a spike in cases and deaths.
19 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Launch a basic Dhaka-Gazipur bus rapid transit service

BIP urges govt, opposes move for project's cancellation
18 May 2026, 20:33 PM

ATCO withdraws NOC rule for TV journalists after backlash

TV channel owners’ body says the May 17 notice was issued 'by mistake'
18 May 2026, 20:06 PM

July uprising graffiti erasure allegations trigger student-police scuffle in Ctg

CMP deploys heavy security and restricts gatherings in parts of the city
18 May 2026, 19:32 PM
18 May 2026, 19:01 PM

Zilhajj moon sighted: Eid-ul-Azha in Bangladesh on May 28

National Moon Sighting Committee made the announcement following a meeting at the Islamic Foundation
18 May 2026, 18:51 PM

Election Commission remains unshaken: CEC on Patwary’s remarks

Nasir Uddin says assessments of election should be made by voters, the media and the international community
18 May 2026, 16:58 PM

President Shahabuddin returns home after medical check-up in London

A stent was implanted at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge after doctors detected a significant heart blockage during a routine check-up
18 May 2026, 13:59 PM

Bus services halted in Rajshahi as workers protest new union committee

Suspension causes severe suffering for passengers on various routes
18 May 2026, 13:17 PM

Janaza of Mizanur Rahman Sinha held in front of BNP central office

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi praises Sinha’s lifelong dedication to welfare and development
18 May 2026, 13:12 PM

Silence in Rangunia as four brothers to return home tomorrow in coffins

Grieving mother remains unaware of the full tragedy in Oman as the village prepares for an unprecedented collective funeral
18 May 2026, 12:24 PM

44th BCS non-cadre candidates warn of tougher protests over delays in releasing files

Aspirants fear delay may affect verification, medical tests and seniority
18 May 2026, 11:26 AM

Prof Mohammad Iqbal takes charge as Duet VC amid protest

Appointed to lead the university for a four-year term
18 May 2026, 10:29 AM

NCP, BNP activists hold counter-protests in Ctg over removal of July graffiti

CMP has banned all public gatherings from Dewanhat to the GEC intersection and surrounding areas starting this morning, citing security measures
18 May 2026, 10:27 AM

Mosleh Uddin new DMP chief

Additional Inspector General of Police Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has been appointed commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Abdul Karim passes away

Md Abdul Karim, former additional secretary to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, passed away at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka last Monday. He was 64.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt planning independent media commission

The government is going to establish an independent commission to strengthen media by ensuring press freedom, said Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon yesterday.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM