'Disasters do not distinguish between ruling and opposition parties'

NCP MP Akhter Hossen alleges ruling party bias in relief distribution; minister pushes back
8 June 2026, 19:11 PM

Bangladesh economy might have expanded faster in May than April

The Purchasing Managers’ Index reading increased by 8.2 points from the previous month to 62.8 in May
8 June 2026, 19:08 PM

5,000 Bangladeshis deported from India: West Bengal CM Suvendu

Holding centres established in all districts of the state in May, he says
8 June 2026, 19:00 PM

Fakhrul orders completion of Gandharbpur water plant within a year

Minister stresses greater use of surface water over groundwater
8 June 2026, 18:46 PM

Man arrested over alleged sexual abuse of child in Munshiganj

Agitated mob beat the accused and handed him over to police
8 June 2026, 18:40 PM

NCP set to name 100 more upazila, mayoral candidates on June 15

Move comes following an initial list released in May
8 June 2026, 18:34 PM

9.33 lakh Bangladeshis secured overseas jobs in 11 months: Nur tells parliament

Govt targets sending 14 lakh workers abroad next fiscal year as talks continue with Malaysia, Oman, UAE and Bahrain
8 June 2026, 18:32 PM

Newborn deaths at Ad-din: Legal notice seeks disclosure of probe reports

Supreme Court lawyer alleges negligence, overcrowding and regulatory failures, demands action against those responsible
8 June 2026, 18:29 PM

PM rejects Rajshahi administrator’s France trip, says send engineer if needed

Tarique Rahman suggests involving Buet and other engineering universities in similar innovation initiatives
8 June 2026, 18:26 PM

2 killed by electrocution while preparing grave in Brahmanbaria

The victims, aged 65 and 18, died on the spot at a local graveyard
8 June 2026, 18:20 PM

10-member panel formed to modernise Bangladesh’s tea sector

Mamun Rashid, chairman of National Tea Company Limited, will head the panel
8 June 2026, 18:19 PM

Crime rate down, police image restored: Home minister

Salahuddin says ministry relies on district-level statistics while also examining media reports
8 June 2026, 18:14 PM

Bangladesh's trade gap $24.16 billion in FY 2024-25: Commerce minister

Khandakar Abdul Muktadir cites previous govt’s policies and global economic headwinds as primary drivers
8 June 2026, 18:08 PM

NASSA Group workers block Dhaka's Mohakhali-Tejgaon road over unpaid wages

Around 500 workers demand payment of one month's overdue salary; vehicular movement remains suspended
8 June 2026, 18:00 PM

BSF takes back 21 people stranded at zero line after BGB blocks entry

The groups, including women and children, had been stuck near the Panchagarh and Thakurgaon borders
8 June 2026, 17:23 PM

Expressway worth Tk 4,300cr, but police work from tents

Ctg officers stationed at key points say they face heat, rain and lack basic amenities
8 June 2026, 16:51 PM

SSC results to be published on July 20: Education minister

Exams ended in late May across all boards
8 June 2026, 16:25 PM

‘Roles are different’: Miraz addresses Mosaddek question before Australia opener

Addressing questions about Mosaddek, Miraz downplayed any perceived overlap between their responsibilities.
8 June 2026, 16:13 PM

When football took a back seat

The final group match between Bangladesh and hosts Maldives in a four-nation invitational tournament descended into ugly scenes on Sunday night as neither side got what they desperately wanted -- a victory.
8 June 2026, 16:06 PM

Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting': Trump

US President Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran must stop "shooting," as the two countries attacked each other for the first time since the ceasefire
8 June 2026, 16:01 PM