The USTR's forced-labour import ban initiative: implications and options for Bangladesh

The latest USTR proposal on forced-labour-related import restrictions raises issues that go well beyond Bangladesh’s immediate export interests.
4 June 2026, 16:29 PM

Govt probe finds Ad-din Hospital building ‘unfit’, ‘gross negligence’ in 6 newborn deaths

Health minister says investigators found poor ventilation, lack of emergency response and delayed care as authorities prepare action based on the findings
4 June 2026, 16:28 PM

Dhaka, Rajshahi account for half of animals sacrificed this Eid

Around 93.7 lakh livestock animals were slaughtered during Eid
4 June 2026, 16:13 PM
4 June 2026, 16:11 PM

Two die, one injured in soil collapse during culvert work in Cox’s Bazar

Safety concerns raised over construction practices at site
4 June 2026, 16:07 PM

281 killed in 292 road crashes during Eid travel period: Road Safety Foundation

Motorcycle crashes accounted for over 44 percent of fatalities recorded in 13 days
4 June 2026, 15:41 PM

UNDP resident representative meets Tarique Rahman 

Stefan Liller congratulates the PM on forming government with majority mandate
4 June 2026, 15:03 PM

Rangamati election candidates demand reinstatement of Dipen Dewan as CHT affairs minister

Call for removal of state minister, citing provisions of the CHT Agreement
4 June 2026, 14:49 PM

A gaze beyond victory

A trophy was in his hands. Golden, heavy, gleaming. But his eyes were not on that trophy; they were on the thing that, in just a few moments, would be handed to Germany. The World Cup. So close. Close enough to touch, yet untouchable.
4 June 2026, 14:45 PM

Masud Khan new BSEC chairman

The Ministry of Finance issued a notification today regarding his appointment to the post for four years
4 June 2026, 14:17 PM

Ramisa rape, murder verdict due June 7

Tribunal wraps proceeding after five hearings
4 June 2026, 14:05 PM

Woman found dead in Dhaka’s Pallabi apartment

Husband and children live abroad, police say
4 June 2026, 13:41 PM

'It's about getting it done': Butler backs Bangladesh despite struggles

Sometimes, football is not about how well you play but about finding a way to get the job done.
4 June 2026, 13:06 PM

Jubo Dal announces 151-member central executive committee

Abdul Monayem Munna named president and Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan general secretary
4 June 2026, 13:00 PM

France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.
4 June 2026, 13:00 PM

Khadems demand return of Bagerhat shrine crocodile

Reptile was moved to Khulna days after fatal attack on a child
4 June 2026, 12:40 PM

Energy crisis, price hikes add fresh pressure to inflation: CPD

Rising fuel and transport costs continue to push up the prices of essential goods, the independent think-tank said
4 June 2026, 12:28 PM

Havertz embraces 'good problem' of Germany's forward firepower ahead of World Cup

Germany forward Kai Havertz says the team's attacking players are not competing against each other for starting spots but working collectively towards success at the World Cup, which begins next week in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
4 June 2026, 12:15 PM

Indian police arrest hotel owner after deadly fire

Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several foreigners
4 June 2026, 12:08 PM

BSEC chairman, commissioners resign

He served as chairman for the past 21 months
4 June 2026, 11:34 AM