Put women at centre of climate adaptation
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‘OC ordered constables to fire at us’
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ACC moves to bring back ex-IGP Benazir from Dubai
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from the JS gallery / Local govt polls may begin Sept-Oct
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Referendum must be honoured
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Abul Barkat gets bail in murder case
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Ad-Din Foundation executive director steps down
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Jubo Dal leader met Rab men before killing
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2 shot dead in Narsingdi clash
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One more dies with measles-like symptoms
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Bangladesh
78% of reserved women’s seat MPs highly educated: Shujan
Most hold bachelor’s or master’s degrees; over 70% come from families with assets above Tk 1 crore
7 May 2026, 22:29 PM
British Bangladeshi candidates emerge as a growing force in UK local elections
From East London strongholds to nationwide contests, the community’s political footprint expands across England
7 May 2026, 21:53 PM
BGB tightens Jashore, Khulna border security after West Bengal polls
Heightened surveillance launched to prevent illegal infiltration from India following post-election situation in West Bengal
7 May 2026, 21:07 PM
Shopping hours extended to 10pm ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Extended hours will take effect from May 12
7 May 2026, 20:18 PM
In Bandarban's remote villages, safe drinking water remains out of reach
Residents and local youth groups are calling for urgent, sustainable safe water systems in Alikadam’s remote hilly areas
7 May 2026, 20:15 PM
Don’t glorify, don’t dehumanise: Pakistan’s Dawn editor on covering militancy
‘Public interest comes first,’ Zaffar Abbas says at Daily Star event in Dhaka
7 May 2026, 19:48 PM
Prof Israfil appointed first VC of Thakurgaon University
Dhaka University theatre professor takes charge as inaugural vice-chancellor
7 May 2026, 19:29 PM
Govt urges pilgrims to follow hajj regulations to avoid heavy penalties
Saudi tightens regulations ahead of hajj; unauthorised pilgrims may face fines of up to SAR 20,000
7 May 2026, 15:37 PM
TIB seeks PM’s backing to host 2028 Anti-Corruption Conference in Bangladesh
Proposal is part of efforts to project Bangladesh as uncompromising in its fight against graft, Iftekharuzzaman says
7 May 2026, 14:37 PM
Fuel Pass registration to remain suspended from 4-9pm today
Ministry says suspension aimed at improving service reliability
7 May 2026, 14:30 PM
Shapla Chattar crackdown: ICT asks jail authorities to produce Dipu Moni, two journos on May 14
Prosecution says Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa portrayed Hefazat rally as 'hate speech'
7 May 2026, 13:49 PM
Waqf administrator meets PM Tarique Rahman
Officials discuss waqf property management and welfare activities
7 May 2026, 12:37 PM
44th BCS non-cadre candidates protest demanding file release
Appointment process of nearly 3,000 recommended candidates remains stalled, they say
7 May 2026, 12:23 PM
HC questions decision to cancel Monira Sharmin’s candidacy
The High Court yesterday issued a rule questioning the legality of the Election Commission’s decision to cancel the candidacy of National Citizen Party (NCP) Joint Convener Monira Sharmin for women’s reserved seat in the 13th National Parliament.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Seven more die from measles, with symptoms
Seven more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 324.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
ICT-2 asks Inu’s defence to resubmit his statement
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday asked former minister Hasanul Haq Inu’s defence counsel to withdraw his client’s written statement and resubmit it with corrections, after the prosecution said parts of the statement amounted to contempt of court.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Troops to head to barracks from early June
The armed forces, deployed in July 2024 to assist the civil administration during the quota reform protests, are set to return to the barracks from June 6 in phases.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka, Beijing vow deeper cooperation
Bangladesh and China have pledged a comprehensive strategic partnership to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and development.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Rohingya man shot dead in Cox’s Bazar camp
A Rohingya man was shot dead at a refugee camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar yesterday afternoon.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt procuring vaccines on large scale: minister
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain yesterday said the government is procuring vaccines on a large scale to strengthen the country’s immunisation programme.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM