Govt sets five-year plan to clean up banking sector
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How past presidents were elected
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Kolkata hotel fire: Two more Bangladeshis identified among dead
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Mobile users complain of high call rates, poor network
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JS votes today to elect the president
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Dipu Moni released on parole to attend husband’s funeral
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New faces lined up for council of ministers
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Iran goes on offensive as diplomacy with US stalls
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World
US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden
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Malnutrition fuels measles toll
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Bangladesh
High-profile Indian business delegation scheduled to visit Bangladesh on Aug 17-18
18-member Confederation of Indian Industry delegation to hold talks with ministers, FBCCI and BIDA on trade and investment
16 August 2026
Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last
Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career.
16 August 2026
Bangladesh’s big statement amid the consistency question
For a team that has spent much of its 25-year Test journey searching for consistency, Bangladesh have often produced something more valuable: moments that refuse to be forgotten.
16 August 2026
When rulers fail to address public suffering, they bring up old political controversies: Porwar
Jamaat secretary general urges the govt to focus on the energy crisis, implement opposition proposals and convene an emergency parliament session
16 August 2026
15-month-old drowns after falling into pond in Netrokona
Body recovered from pond near family home
16 August 2026
India's Padikkal steals the show with 167 in first Sri Lanka Test
Comeback star Devdutt Padikkal hit a polished 167 as India scored 460-9 on a rainy second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday.
16 August 2026
We inherited a completely destroyed economy: Khosru
Finance minister vows to democratise economy
16 August 2026
Govt mulls Tk 1,244cr fixed fund for sports bodies
The government is considering a Tk 1,244 crore fixed fund for national sports federations and associations to make them financially self-sufficient in the coming years.
16 August 2026
RU professor dismissed over sexual harassment, academic misconduct
Prof Provash Kumar Karmokar denies the allegations and says he was not given a fair opportunity to defend himself
16 August 2026
Rafi bags two golds, breaks championship record in Thailand
Bangladesh swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi won two gold medals and a bronze at the 2026 Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships, according to a press release on Sunday.
16 August 2026
BRTC to roll out pink buses, operated by women for women
To be launched Tuesday in Tejgaon
16 August 2026
BB relaxes rules for fruit imports
The central bank asked banks to determine the cash margin for opening letters of credit (LCs) for fruit imports based on their relationship with customers.
16 August 2026
A teacher must not become a victim of political vengeance, academics' platform says
Bangladesh Public University Progressive Teachers’ Society demands an immediate halt to investigations and disciplinary proceedings against 404 teachers at 22 public universities
16 August 2026
Bangladesh to take part in U-15 World Cup Festival
Bangladesh will take part in the U-15 World Cup Festival in Azerbaijan, a BFF official said on Sunday.
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
Fire at helmet warehouse in Dhaka’s Bangshal now under control
Brought under control at 7:55pm
16 August 2026
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers
Reward to be doubled if carried out by a woman
16 August 2026
Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 3
River ports in coastal areas advised to hoist warning Signal No 1
16 August 2026
UP member, 14-year-old arrested over alleged rape of 8-year-old girl in Moulvibazar
UP member accused of trying to suppress incident, destroy evidence
16 August 2026
3 rolling mills fined Tk 1.4 lakh over air pollution in Narayanganj’s Fatullah
Department of Environment, Rab and police assisted the upazila administration during the operation
16 August 2026