Toyota wants to build cars in Bangladesh by 2029
UNB, Dhaka
7 October 2026 • Diplomacy
Biman-Airbus deal likely today
Star Report
7 October 2026 • Bangladesh
DCs ordered to enforce fixed LPG prices - Says Adviser Zahed
Staff Correspondent
7 October 2026 • Bangladesh
ASI withdrawn after ‘remarks on taking bribes’
Our Correspondent, Moulvibazar
7 October 2026 • Bangladesh
Editors’ Council condemns attacks on journalists
Staff Correspondent
7 October 2026 • Bangladesh
Mob storms RMU VC’s office, ‘forces him to resign’
Our Correspondent, Rajshahi
7 October 2026 • Bangladesh
Kamarum Munira new police spokesperson
Staff Correspondent
7 October 2026 • Bangladesh
In Brief / Trump approval rate hovers at 32 percent
Reuters, Washington
7 October 2026 • Bangladesh

Dhaka, New Delhi seek ‘fresh start’

Bangladesh and India have stressed the need for a “fresh start” in bilateral relations, signalling a desire to move beyond differences that have strained ties since the July 2024 uprising and rebuild the relationship on the basis of equality, mutual cooperation, and dialogue.
11 August 2026

Provide 7th-grade pay to 690 college lecturers: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the authorities concerned of the government to provide 7th-grade pay to 690 lecturers of different nationalised colleges across Bangladesh.
11 August 2026

A village in tears

Moyna Begum had no electricity at home when her son Mohan Pramanik was calling from Riyadh as a fire tore through the sofa factory where he worked.
11 August 2026

New commuter train service launched on Dhaka-Gopalganj route

'Abhijatri Commuter' introduced via Padma Bridge to ease travel and transport
10 August 2026

Shadik Kayem warns of ‘stronger than July’ movement over teacher recruitment decision

Ducsu VP demands restoration of NTRCA-led appointments and announces mass gathering for tomorrow
10 August 2026

‘I will not be able to talk to you anymore’: A son’s final message before Riyadh fire

For families in Naogaon, the factory fire in Saudi Arabia ended years of waiting, unfinished dreams and final conversations they cannot forget
10 August 2026

RAW chief makes brief visit to Dhaka

Four-member Indian delegation visited at DGFI’s invitation
10 August 2026

ASI found dead in hotel room, injured wife and unharmed baby found inside

Police say they are investigating whether the Mirsarai incident involved suicide or foul play
10 August 2026

RU removes artwork after criticism over 1971, 2024 portrayal

University says exhibits were not reviewed beforehand
10 August 2026

No decision yet on PM's India visit for BRICS summit: Foreign minister

Khalilur Rahman says invitation was extended to Tarique Rahman as BIMSTEC chair, not as Bangladesh PM
10 August 2026

Bangladesh, India can resolve issues through dialogue: Trivedi

Indian envoy says differences are natural between two vibrant democracies
10 August 2026

Bangladesh urges India to expedite Hasina extradition

Dhaka also renews request for return of those accused in Osman Hadi killing
10 August 2026

Indian High Commissioner Trivedi meets PM Tarique

First meeting focuses on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest
10 August 2026

SSC results: Milon says marks reflected students’ performance

Education minister announces full answer-script re-scrutiny and measures for 312 institutions with zero pass rates
10 August 2026

Over half of humanities students unable to clear SSC exams

The humanities pass rate stood at 48.74%, compared with 80.64% in science and 64.29% in business studies
10 August 2026

Zero pass institutions more than double to 312 in SSC, equivalent exams

Only 669 institutions achieve 100 percent pass rate, down from 984 last year
10 August 2026

SSC pass rate falls to 62.25%; GPA-5 holders also decline

SSC pass rate falls to 62.25%, down 6.2 percentage points from last year
10 August 2026

DU female students give 48‑hour ultimatum over hall restriction

Oborodhbashini demands 24‑hour access, entry for relatives
10 August 2026

3.09 lakh new voters added to draft roll

The number of registered voters in Bangladesh has risen by 3,09,315 to 1,28,632,555 in the last two months and 18 days, according to the Election Commission, which published an updated draft voter roll yesterday.
10 August 2026

Protect indigenous rights, implement CHT Accord

Rights activists yesterday called for constitutional and legal recognition of indigenous peoples and full implementation of the CHT Accord, saying many of their fundamental rights remain unfulfilled nearly three decades after the agreement was signed.
10 August 2026