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Govt mulls law against sexual harassment at workplaces

The government is considering the enactment of a law to prevent sexual harassment at workplaces.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

DCs told to recover nearly 10,000 guns not surrendered

Deputy commissioners have been instructed to recover and seize the nearly 10,000 firearms that have not yet been surrendered despite directives, and to take legal action against those concerned, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Power tariff hike looms

The people will once again have to bear the rising costs driven by idle power generation capacity and soaring global prices of liquefied natural gas, coal, and furnace oil as regulators begin reviewing proposals for a new round of electricity tariff hikes.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Measles deaths more than reported

The actual number of measles deaths is likely higher than the central tally, as data from two divisional offices of the health directorate show at least 34 more suspected deaths than reported in the official figures.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Embankment work uproots 200 trees in Patuakhali

At least 200 trees, planted nearly three decades ago, have allegedly been uprooted during embankment and road renovation in Mirzaganj upazila of Patuakhali, prompting allegations against the Water Development Board (WDB) and a contractor, with local beneficiaries claiming financial losses.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh staring at $1.07b extra LNG subsidy

Bangladesh will likely have to pay an additional $1.07 billion, or about Tk 13,134 crore, in LNG subsidies during the April–June quarter if global prices remain elevated, according to a new study by a US-based international non-profit.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Private university student found dead at in-laws’ house in Cumilla

Father claims she was tortured after marriage; police say family is preparing to file a case
6 May 2026, 23:03 PM

MJF demands sexual harassment committees in all madrasas

Expresses outrage over rising violence against children
6 May 2026, 23:03 PM

Two arrested over attack on family in Bagerhat land dispute

Five women, including a 90-year-old, were injured as attackers allegedly vandalised a house in Sharankhola
6 May 2026, 21:41 PM

Govt raises launch fares by up to 18 paisa per km

Minimum fare set at Tk 32 following fuel price hike
6 May 2026, 21:24 PM

Unidentified woman’s body recovered near Cox’s Bazar beach

Police say the body was found near Laboni Point early today
6 May 2026, 20:18 PM

Rabiul calls for stronger World Bank partnership in transport sector

Road safety, transport discipline and expanded cooperation in roads, bridges, waterways and railways discussed at Secretariat meeting
6 May 2026, 19:54 PM

Woman beaten, hair cut off over dowry demand in Brahmanbaria

Complaint filed; accused husband on the run
6 May 2026, 17:10 PM

Govt mulls law against sexual harassment at workplace

DCs urge formulation of sexual harassment law at conference
6 May 2026, 16:19 PM

Nusrat Tabassum sworn in as MP for reserved seat

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad administers oath at Secretariat office
6 May 2026, 16:03 PM

Jubo Dal expels two Rajshahi leaders over tender box snatching

Ward-level leaders expelled after CCTV footage links them to tender box snatching at RDA office
6 May 2026, 15:13 PM

Farmer electrocuted to death while threshing paddy in Jhenaidah

Victim was threshing paddy using a paddle thresher machine connected to an electric motor
6 May 2026, 15:07 PM

HC questions legality of NCP leader Monira Sharmin’s candidacy cancellation

Asks EC, govt to justify cancellation of nomination for women’s reserved seat
6 May 2026, 14:13 PM

Madrasa teacher sent to jail for sexually abusing 10-year-old student

Teacher arrested after locals confine him in madrasa
6 May 2026, 12:52 PM

Dhaka air turns unhealthy for sensitive groups, ranks 4th globally

AQI recorded at 148; poses severe health risks
6 May 2026, 12:30 PM