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
3 HOUR(s)
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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
2 HOUR(s)
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News
9 held in Islami Jubo Andolan leader’s killing, highway blockade lifted in N'ganj
1 HOUR(s)
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Crime & Justice
55 years on, Matiur Rahman’s memorial museum remains incomplete
2 HOUR(s)
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Bangladesh
BNP government reconstitutes hill district councils
17 MIN(s)
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Bangladesh
Poor monsoon flow dims bloom: Fewer flowers disappoint visitors at Chalanbeel
7 MIN(s)
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Environment
A deeper search for gas in Pabna
21 August 2026
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Bangladesh
The Pep effect lives on
30 MIN(s)
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Football
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
‘Credit goes 1,000 percent to the team’: Bangladesh celebrates historic Test win in Australia
Former spinner and national selector Abdur Razzak said the victory strengthened Bangladesh's case for more Test opportunities against Australia.
16 August 2026
Govt launches Tk 400 crore fund to boost startup investment
The fund will invest in selected local and international venture capital funds with strong governance, professional fund management and credible investment strategies
16 August 2026
New pay scale for govt employees may be announced anytime: PM’s principal secretary
Govt committed to implementing it, says ABM Abdus Sattar
16 August 2026
Sylhet triple murder: Prime suspect Babul Miah remanded for 4 days
Victim’s daughter did not name him in complaint; police claim killings stemmed from alleged relationship with house help
16 August 2026
Ramisa rape-murder death reference, appeals listed for priority HC hearing
Hearing to begin after the bench disposes of 21 other pending cases
16 August 2026
6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
DGHS reports 1,021 new suspected cases and 80 laboratory-confirmed infections nationwide
16 August 2026
Gas shortage doubles CNG auto-rickshaw fares on Jamalpur routes
Drivers say they are waiting up to three days for gas as supply disruption leaves fewer vehicles on the roads
16 August 2026
At least two years needed to resolve electricity, gas crisis: Finance minister
He made these remarks at an event of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh at InterContinental Dhaka
16 August 2026
3 die of dengue as 805 more are hospitalised in a day
All 3 deaths reported in Dhaka South City Corporation areas
16 August 2026
Case filed against 55 over attack on BNP MP Aynul Haque’s motorcade
One named accused arrested as police analyse video footage
16 August 2026
City Bank plans to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,000 crore
The increase will raise the total number of authorised ordinary shares from 200 crore to 300 crore
16 August 2026