Class 8 student missing in Gazipur, bloodstained clothes found

Tafsirul Islam Ananta disappeared after leaving school during recess; police recovered his clothes, shoes and ID card
18 August 2026

Probe team enters vessel four days after toxic gas exposure kills 9

Team initially suspects that hydrogen sulphide leaked through a cut up section of ballast tank
18 August 2026

PM launches programme to give 20,000 raincoats to Sylhet tea workers

BAPI, Chevron Bangladesh and Pandughar Group will provide the raincoats for workers in Sylhet, Moulvibazar and Habiganj
18 August 2026

‘We’re trying to catch all the godfathers involved in drugs’: Coast Guard DG

Around 1.5 crore yaba pills seized over the past two years, he says
18 August 2026

New ACC chairman, commissioners join Cabinet Division

They will report to the ACC headquarters tomorrow and be briefed on pending complaints, inquiries and investigations
18 August 2026

As Dharla erodes, riverbank families fear losing everything

BWDB says geobags bags placed at 12 vulnerable points; permanent projects await approval
18 August 2026

Jackfruit without buyers: Gazipur farmers count losses as harvest rots

Insects and birds feast on unpicked fruit as growers blame weak demand and rising transport costs
18 August 2026

New ACC chairman, two commissioners to assume office today

Commission resumes work after 166-day vacancy, faces backlog of complaints, inquiries and investigations
18 August 2026

Plug measles jab gaps urgently

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the health authorities to urgently identify and close gaps in measles vaccination coverage, as the disease continues to claim lives even three months after the emergency vaccination campaign.
18 August 2026

Fiscal year to run from April to March

Bangladesh is set to start its fiscal year from April, instead of July, from 2028 to ensure quality of its development spending
18 August 2026

Tarique’s visit: India’s turn to respond

The ball is now in India’s court to improve strained ties with Bangladesh, and New Delhi needs to address Dhaka’s concerns and respond to the growing public sentiment, foreign policy analysts say.
18 August 2026

China-bound brides: Deceived, drugged and trafficked

A 19-year-old’s ordeal puts spotlight on cross-border brokers, alleged trafficking networks
18 August 2026

6 months of BNP govt: Strong on optics, less so on delivery

Analysts say some colleagues’ actions undermining PM’s people-centric approach
18 August 2026

Six months of BNP government: Gains not enough, not trivial either

The achievements of the Tarique Rahman-led government over the past six months may not be enough, but they are not insignificant either, Prime Minister’s Adviser Nazrul Islam Khan said yesterday.
18 August 2026

MRT Line 1 and 5: Pricey dollar, inflation to double costs

The Metro Rail Line-1 and -5 could end up costing more than double the original estimate because of the appreciation of the US dollar, inflation, and new taxes, found the government’s independent expert committee.
18 August 2026

9th pay scale: Up to 100% basic pay hike proposed

A high-level secretaries’ committee on implementing the 9th Pay Scale has recommended increasing the basic salaries of government employees in grades one to 20 by up to 100 percent, according to an e-book titled “180 Days of the People’s Government”, published by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to mark the government’s first six months in office.
18 August 2026

Justice AKM Asaduzzaman made ACC chief

Justice AKM Asaduzzaman, who retired from the Appellate Division in February, has been appointed chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission as part of the anti-graft body’s reconstitution.
18 August 2026

Women-only ‘Pink Buses’ hit the roads

Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to launch a women-only “Pink Bus” service today, with 10 buses operating on 10 routes in Dhaka and adjoining areas.
18 August 2026

Produce Shyamal, Rupa, Babu on August 24

The prosecution yesterday brought a fresh crimes against humanity case before the ICT-2 against several journalists over allegations of inciting atrocities during the July uprising in 2024.
18 August 2026

Gas supply improves, but industries still struggle

Bangladesh’s gas supply situation has improved from the severe shortages seen last week, but industries are yet to see a meaningful recovery as a larger share of the limited supply is now being diverted to power plants.
18 August 2026