Column by Mahfuz Anam / Expectations from BNP’s next secretary general
21 August 2026
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THE THIRD VIEW
Inside the making of a presidential swearing-in at Bangabhaban
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News
Fakhrul draws warmth from across aisle
21 August 2026
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Bangladesh
Fakhrul to visit Zia, Khaleda’s graves before oath
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News
9 held in Islami Jubo Andolan leader’s killing, highway blockade lifted in N'ganj
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Crime & Justice
55 years on, Matiur Rahman’s memorial museum remains incomplete
1 HOUR(s)
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Bangladesh
New president to take oath on Friday evening
19 August 2026
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Election
A deeper search for gas in Pabna
21 August 2026
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Bangladesh
Khulna schoolgirl rescued tied up from campus bathroom
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Crime & Justice
More questions than answers for Europe’s new season
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Football
Foreign investment in stocks keeps falling
Policy uncertainty keeps overseas investors wary of Bangladesh stocks, although floor prices and other market restrictions have been removed
17 August 2026
Burimari reels as Indian stone import halt drags on
An Indian measure limiting trucks to around 25 tonnes has disrupted supplies, traders say
17 August 2026
Police say suspected associate of ‘Bomaru Mamun’ held with bombs in Dhaka
Juel Bhuiyan detained in Demra with another man; two handmade bombs recovered and defused, according to police
16 August 2026
Historic win lifts Tigers’ WTC hopes
Bangladesh have gained a massive boost in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their historic first-ever Test win in Australia today in the ongoing two-match series.
16 August 2026
SSC student deaths: Aachol Foundation seeks govt intervention to prevent suicides
At least 10 students reportedly died after 2026 SSC results
16 August 2026
Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass
Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.
16 August 2026
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