The bridge that never came to be

Khaleque Bhuiyan still remembers the day the piling equipment arrived at Payrakunj, seven kilometres from Patuakhali town, a spot where a bridge over the Payra river was finally meant to rise.
17 August 2026

Failed rulers bring up old issues’

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar yesterday said the government should take effective steps to address the energy crisis instead of raising old political controversies to conceal the real causes of public suffering.
17 August 2026

A bamboo bridge, and a 20-year wait

Hundreds of people in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh have been using a bamboo bridge over the Kharia river for the past 20 years.
17 August 2026

‘Look at their past, watch what they do in the future’

Calling on everyone to remain vigilant to ensure the country’s stability, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said those trying to mislead the public about the BNP government must be given a fitting response
17 August 2026

HC orders survey of Kaptai Lake boundary

The High Court yesterday directed the government to conduct a survey of the boundaries of Kaptai Lake in Rangamati and submit a report identifying the owners of illegal structures occupying the lake area.
17 August 2026

Delegation of Indian industries due today

A high-profile delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka today for a two-day visit as part of its objectives to enhance trade and investment.
17 August 2026

3 rolling mills fined Tk 1.4 lakh for air pollution

The upazila administration yesterday fined three rolling mills a total of Tk 1.4 lakh for allegedly causing air pollution in Fatullah of Narayanganj.
17 August 2026

21st anniversary of series bomb blasts today

Today marks the 21st anniversary of the nationwide bombings carried out by the banned militant outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).
17 August 2026

Prime suspect remanded for four days

A Sylhet court yesterday placed Babul Miah, the prime suspect in the killing of an elderly couple and their house help in the city’s Raynagar Mitali residential area, on a four-day remand.
17 August 2026

Finance minister vows to democratise the economy

Democratising the economy by ensuring people from all sections of society can participate in and benefit from economic activities is a core priority of the government, said Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday.
17 August 2026

Nominations of Fakhrul, Oli declared valid

The Election Commission yesterday declared the nominations of BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and LDP Chairman Oli Ahmed, the candidate of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance, valid for the presidential election.
17 August 2026

Neglect, staff shortage hit fish seed production

Moulvibazar Fish Seed Production Farm, established to supply quality fish seed to farmers, is struggling to meet local demand as prolonged manpower shortages and inadequate maintenance hamper production.
17 August 2026

Four killed as pickup overturns

Four people were killed and two others injured after a pickup van overturned in the Manikchhari area of Rangamati town early yesterday.
17 August 2026

20 of 30 accused absconding so far

The prosecution yesterday informed the International Crimes Tribunal-2 that 20 of the 30 accused against whom arrest warrants were issued in the case over the May 5-6, 2013 crackdown on Hefazat-e-Islam activists at Motijheel’s Shapla Chattar and in Narayanganj have been confirmed absconding so far.
17 August 2026

SSC student deaths: Aachol Foundation seeks govt intervention to prevent suicides

At least 10 students reportedly died after 2026 SSC results
16 August 2026

Journalism must not be equated with participation in crimes: Ain o Salish Kendra

Rights group raises concern over ICT proceedings against Farzana Rupa and Mozammel Babu in the Shapla Chattar crackdown case
16 August 2026

Article 70 debate irrelevant before presidential election: Gayeshwar

BNP leader says any amendment should be considered by parliament later, dismissing Jamaat’s call to change the provision before the polls
16 August 2026

EC validates Mirza Fakhrul, Oli Ahmed’s nominations for presidential election

The commission's senior secretary declared the nomination papers valid after scrutiny
16 August 2026

PM releases fish fry into Brahmaputra in Kishoreganj

Tarique Rahman releases fish fry as part of National Fisheries Week 2026
16 August 2026

Scrutiny of presidential election nominations underway

EC has declared Oli Ahmed’s nomination valid, while decision on Fakhrul due at noon
16 August 2026