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

Hasina cannot claim ignorance of ICT trial to seek condonation of delay: Prosecutor

Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim says the former prime minister publicly discussed the case while abroad
16 August 2026

PM inaugurates National Fisheries Fortnight-2026

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today formally inaugurated the National Fisheries Fortnight-2026, aiming to further strengthen the fisheries sector to advance the government's goal of building a self-reliant and welfare-oriented Bangladesh.
16 August 2026

A year after CU clashes, critically injured students still struggle to recover

Allege inadequate financial support for treatment, while all 11 arrested in the case are now out on bail
16 August 2026

Why Darwin is Bangladesh’s greatest Test victory

The numbers make a compelling case. The manner of the victory makes an even stronger one. And perhaps the most telling evidence came from the beaten Australians themselves.
16 August 2026

Wish you were here, Hookesy

He famously insisted that Bangladesh didn't belong in Test cricket.
16 August 2026

Govt wants to build Bangladesh as a welfare state: PM

The prime minister says the government’s development agenda will focus on livelihoods, jobs, education, healthcare and social welfare
16 August 2026

HC orders survey of Kaptai Lake boundary, seeks list of illegal occupants

Authorities asked to submit report before the court on January 6
16 August 2026

Article 70 debate irrelevant before presidential election: Gayeshwar

BNP leader says any amendment should be considered by parliament later, dismissing Jamaat’s call to change the provision before the polls
16 August 2026

Shanto credits whole Bangladesh team for ‘biggest victory’

Shanto said the victory had been built on a collective effort rather than one outstanding individual performance.
16 August 2026

‘We were outplayed’: Smith gives Bangladesh full credit

Smith felt the visitors’ batting effort was the decisive difference.
16 August 2026

20 of 30 accused in Shapla Chattar crackdown cases absconding, prosecution tells ICT

Arrest warrants against 20 fugitives remain unexecuted; reports on 10 others yet to reach prosecution
16 August 2026