At least four people were killed in lightning strikes in Netrakona and Noakhali yesterday, according to our correspondents.

The finance ministry has found a host of anomalies in the pilot of the Family Card programme, as the government seeks to iron out irregularities and ensure the BNP’s flagship social welfare initiative can withstand the scrutiny of development partners.

The government has assured returnee migrants -- affected by the arbitrary repatriation from Malaysia -- that their demands, including compensation and the return of passports confiscated by the Malaysian companies, will be addressed.

Bangladesh moves a step closer to achieving its long‑cherished goal of generating nuclear energy this afternoon with the start of fuel loading into the reactor core of unit‑1 at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking the transition from the construction to the startup phase.

Committee says four journalists have been held over 18 months in murder cases without credible evidence or charge sheets

He served as the principal of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College

Force denies, says dispersed demonstrators to ease traffic congestion

BJP leader will succeed career diplomat Pranay Verma

Authority says alert issued after instruction from Police Headquarters

Tarique Rahman highlights his government’s commitment to improving healthcare services

Says efforts to create disorder could disrupt development programmes

Retired Brig Gen Azmi testifies during cross-examination in ICT-1 case

He faces a defamation case over derogatory remarks about the energy minister

Early morning winds cause widespread damage

Decision was taken at EGM, to be sent to SCBA election commission

Tarique Rahman to lay foundation stone of medical college hospital, join civic reception

Rights activist responds rejecting allegations, demands clarification, withdrawal of letter

The newly constituted Board of Directors of Biman Bangladesh Airlines yesterday stressed the need for service development, fleet expansion, safety standards, and future strategic plans to turn the national flag carrier into a profitable venture.

The government has asked the housing and public works ministry to conduct a study on relocation of the Secretariat to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar instead of building a new 21-storey high-rise at its current site.

Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman and State Minister for Shipping Razib Ahsan locked horns at the parliament yesterday over the number of July martyrs.