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Front Page
Unceasing encroachment, land sale killing Turag
The Turag River, once a vital waterway supporting navigation and biodiversity along the capital&rsqu...
Apr. 19
Dhaka urges Delhi to shut banned AL offices in India
Bangladesh has called upon New Delhi to urgently act against any activities on Indian soil that unde...
Aug. 20
India denies Bangladesh’s claim
India on Wednesday rejected allegations made by Bangladesh’s Interim Government that anti-Bang...
Aug. 20
NINH doctor seeks public execution of Hasina, cohorts
Dr Mahfuzur Rahman, an associate professor at National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINH...
Aug. 20
Tarique extends support to Milestone jet crash victims’ families
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his support to the families of those who lost their ...
Aug. 20
Probe body submits report to DC
A committee formed to investigate the looting of stones from Bholaganj ‘Sada Pathor’ in ...
Aug. 20
EC allows voter reg for expats using expired passports
The Election Commission (EC) has kept the provision of the submission of either valid or expired Ban...
Aug. 20
Army deployment sought ahead of JUCSU polls
The Election Commission of Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (Jucsu) has sought a...
Aug. 20
Chhatra Dal announces full panel
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), BNP's student wing, on Wednesday announced a full panel of candi...
Aug. 20
All dists set to get new DCs by Sept
The government is set to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in all districts ahead of the upcomi...
Aug. 20
National election in first half of February: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday said that the next national election i...
Aug. 09
Democratic practices must for govt accountability
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said ensuring government’s accountability to pe...
Aug. 09
Tarique is future PM: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said th...
Aug. 09
Ctg-Dhaka fuel pipeline set to open Aug 16
The much-hyped Chattogram-Dhaka fuel pipeline is set to be officially inaugurated on August 16 as Ba...
Aug. 09
Bangladesh steps up ozone fight
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the ozone layer through a strategic phase-d...
Aug. 09
Dreadful dacoity in power plant
A daring armed robbery took place late Friday night at Shikder Group’s 100-megawatt power plan...
Aug. 09
Heard Hasina ordering ‘no release, no treatment’
A new witness in the crimes against humanity case against Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and ...
Aug. 04
Bangladesh freed from Hasina’s autocracy on Aug 5
Bangladesh was finally freed from Sheikh Hasina's autocracy in the face of massive people's ...
Aug. 04
Back Page
Landfill mismanagement, waste burning push air quality to hazardous levels
The residents of the capital city are gasping for air as the city’s waste management system re...
Apr. 23
Tk 22 crore 'Safe Water pilot project' stalled for two years without project director
Two years after approval, a pilot project aimed at ensuring safe water supply in schools, madrasas a...
Apr. 09
Prof Yunus calls for a resilient generation to tackle future challenges
Chief Adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus on Wednesday underscored the need for developing a resilient ...
Aug. 20
BNP announces week-long progs marking its 47th founding anniv
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday announced a week-long programme to mark its 47th fou...
Aug. 20
Nasrul Hamid’s Banglow on Buriganga bank demolished
Several illegal structures, including the riverside banglow of former State Minister for Power and E...
Aug. 20
Maulana Bhashani Bridge over Teesta opens to traffic
The long-cherished Maulana Bhashani Bridge over River Teesta opened to traffic on Wednesday, amid fe...
Aug. 20
Iran to deploy new missiles if Israel repeats attacks
Iran said Wednesday it was prepared for any new Israeli attack, announcing it has developed missiles...
Aug. 20
Source tax disrupts rice procurement
Rice procurement activities across the country are facing disruptions following the imposition of a ...
Aug. 09
Vested quarters want PR system to mislead people: Hafiz
BNP National Standing Committee member Major Hafiz Uddin Ahmed (retd), Bir Bikram on Saturday said t...
Aug. 09
Move for protecting river, marine resources
The government has taken multi-pronged and long-term measures to protect the country’s river a...
Aug. 09
Onion prices surge amid import halt, supply shortages
Onion prices in Bangladesh have spiked sharply, climbing by up to Tk 15 per kilogram, a 24 percent i...
Aug. 09
Trump, Putin to meet in Alaska on Friday
US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in one we...
Aug. 09
Israelis respond with fear, anger
Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City was met with resignation and defiance by Palestinians...
Aug. 09
80th anniv of atomic bombing Nagasaki warns of looming nuclear war
On Saturday, Nagasaki sounded an alarm over the growing risk of nuclear conflict as the city marked ...
Aug. 09
Saint Martin’s in death throes
St. Martin’s Island—the only coral island in Bangladesh—is facing severe ecologica...
Aug. 04
Tk 1,792cr Rly project to modernise tracks
The government has taken up a Tk 1,791.66 crore development project to renovate and maintain railway...
Aug. 04
SAARC Agriculture Centre opens regional consultation
The SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) inaugurated at a three-day virtual regional consultation meeting ...
Aug. 04
Dhaka to raise 1971 issues
Referring to 1971 issues with Pakistan, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday said eac...
Aug. 04
Sports
Govt plans to build sports village in 64 districts: State Minister
State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque on Monday told Parliament that the current governme...
Apr. 27
Mustafizur’s five-wicket haul, Shanto’s century seal series for Bangladesh
Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 55 runs in the series-deciding third ODI on Thursday, driven by a...
Apr. 23
Iran says ready for 2026 World Cup despite security concerns
Iran has said it is fully prepared for its national team to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup i...
Apr. 23
Politicisation of cricket looks set to continue under new government
In Bangladesh, cricket is far more than a national obsession. Combined with its enormous commercial ...
Apr. 08
Ousted BCB chief Aminul denounces board dissolution as ‘constitutional coup,’ appeals to ICC
Ousted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam has categorically rejected the governme...
Apr. 08
Govt dissolves BCB board over election fraud; Tamim appointed as interim head
The National Sports Council (NSC) dissolved the elected board of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ...
Apr. 07
Shakib says he prioritises cricket over politics, eyes final run with national team
Former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan announced he is shifting his...
Apr. 07
Aminul rejects election allegations as pressure mounts on BCB leadership
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam is under intense pressure from the country&rsq...
Apr. 06
Bangladesh clinch SAFF U-20 Championship title
Bangladesh clinched title of SAFF U-20 Championship beating India by 4-3 goals in penalty shoot-out ...
Apr. 04
Editorial
Eliminate drug hubs and thriving trade
Drug Addiction has become ubiquitous everywhere. From the lanes and by-lanes in cities and towns to ...
6h ago
Deadly lightning: We can remain safe thru awareness
Lightning has become a serious public safety issue in Bangladesh as it claims lives of a large numbe...
Apr. 27
Rehabilitate, don’t displace: Make Dhaka hawkers policy work for all
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s directive to swiftly rehabilitate evicted street hawkers marks...
Apr. 26
A rare consensus on energy: Turning promise into policy
In a political landscape often defined by confrontation rather than cooperation, the proposal by Pri...
Apr. 25
Battle against heat waves
The escalating heat waves gripping Bangladesh are a symptom that the country is in a crisis amplifie...
Apr. 24
Stop waste burning, fast-track waste-to-energy to save Dhaka city
Dhaka is choking—and this is no metaphor. The capital’s air has become a daily health em...
Apr. 24
Tame drug addict circle in Dhaka slums
Slums in Dhaka city are already afflicted with abject poverty and frustrating living conditions. A m...
Apr. 22
Bridge the trade gap with India through urgent initiative
According to a statement by Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir in Parliament,...
Apr. 21
Initiative for GPS use: A smarter path to safer roads
We came to learn through a media report that Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is going to ...
Apr. 20
Opinion
Israel doubling down on its policy of violence
Ray HananiaFor Israel, the Gaza war is one of politics and propaganda. For Palestinians, it is one o...
Apr. 27
Myanmar’s ‘peace talks’ offer is a trap
Dr. Azeem IbrahimThe headline writes itself: “Peace offered, rebels refuse.” It is clean...
Apr. 27
Why Africa needs a new lens for global engagement
In the Sahel, parched farmland and broken supply routes provoke a familiar crisis of hunger and depr...
Apr. 26
Tehran’s pride and precipice
Sarah BenashoorHours after US President Donald Trump extended the fragile ceasefire indefinitely, Ir...
Apr. 26
Iraqi attacks on the Gulf states
Abdulrahman Al-RashedIraq, like Lebanon, was dragged into supporting Iran’s war effort against...
Apr. 25
Morocco’s new model economy offers a guiding philosophy
Abdelmalek AlaouiIn 2023, Morocco crossed a critical threshold when the value of its automobile expo...
Apr. 25
Reopening Strait of Hormuz should be No. 1 priority
Dr. Abdel Aziz AluwaishegThe Strait of Hormuz should not be held hostage to the talks in Islamabad, ...
Apr. 24
Saudi Arabia’s contribution to the ceasefire in Lebanon
Hassan Al-MustafaThe Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ April 16 statement welcoming the US pr...
Apr. 24
Lebanon needs humanitarian not philosophical support
Khaled Abou ZahrCan you name the one country in the world in which a news magazine would put a philo...
Apr. 23
City
Water receding quickly after removal of temporary dams in canal renovation project : CCC Mayor
Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain has claimed that relief has returned to...
5h ago
Bangladesh’s plastic boom linked to rising Chemical exposure risking women & children’s health
Ahammad Parvej KhanHighly toxic additives named phthalates and bisphenols known for causing serious ...
6h ago
Orbis CEO calls for stepping up efforts to build well-trained workforce in eye care
BP DeskThe President and CEO of Orbis International Kathleen Sherwin has called for stepping up effo...
6h ago
New BIPSOT facility to boost female peacekeepers, implemented by UNOPS with EIF support
UNOPS with EIF support BP DeskThe United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), in partne...
13h ago
Youth demand effective taxation on tobacco products to protect public health
To advocate for effective taxation and price increases on tobacco products in the upcoming national ...
Apr. 28
Fakhrul spells out measures to tackle waterlogging, dengue in Dhaka
Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on...
Apr. 27
Access Bangladesh concludes 3-day mental health first response training
The Access Bangladesh Foundation successfully concluded a 3-day “Training on Mental Health Fir...
Apr. 26
Political decision, capable leadership can only save Dhaka
Air pollution, noise pollution, waterlogging, safe water crisis and traffic jams joint together have...
Apr. 25
Barrister Omar Sadat's full panel wins Gulshan Society election unopposed
The full panel of Barrister Omar Sadat-led 'Bhalobasar Gulshan' has been elected unopposed i...
Apr. 22
Business
AKIJ Resource observes World Day for safety & health at work
Business DeskUnder the global theme "Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment,"...
5h ago
Feasibility study begins to reopen closed airports: Tourism Minister
The government has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the reopening of several cl...
5h ago
Soybean oil price hiked by Tk 4 per litre
The Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday raised the retail price of both bottled and loose soybean oil ...
6h ago
Govt targets 2.19 cr tourism jobs by 2040 under mega plan: Minister Afroza
The government has initiated a ‘Tourism Mega Plan’ aimed at attracting 5.57 crore touris...
9h ago
Different Breed Chickens Sold as ‘Sonali’ in Open Markets
A visit to Karwan Bazar found broiler chicken selling at Tk 200–220 per kilogram, while Sonali...
Apr. 28
Marico’s Summer Surprise Deal on Daraz Super Brand Day
In this scorching summer heat, when everyone is feeling exhausted all around, Daraz brings out a sig...
Apr. 28
Eskayef, Novo Nordisk to produce modern insulin cartridges locally in Bangladesh
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Novo Nordisk on Tuesday announced the start of local production of ...
Apr. 28
Reforming tobacco tax structure will raise revenue and cut premature deaths- ATMA
Merging the low and medium tiers of cigarettes into a single tier and setting the retail price at BD...
Apr. 28
Central bank allows banks to grant incentive bonuses for special achievements
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday issued a new directive allowing scheduled banks to provide incentive...
Apr. 28
Entertainment
Historic 117thAbdul Jabbar’s boli khela to begin on April 25
Chattogram historic Laldighi Maidan is set to host the traditional 117th Abdul Jabbar’s Boli K...
Apr. 22
Mrunal Thakur disappointed over changes in Son of Sardaar 2
Mrunal Thakur has shared her disappointment over certain unexpected changes in Son of Sardaar 2, say...
Apr. 16
Nation celebrating Bengali New Year, Pahela Baishakh amid festivity
The nation is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1433, on Tuesday with v...
Apr. 14
Celebrating the Diversity of the Bangla New Year
UNB:: Every year, as the April sun climbs high over the delta, the very air in Bangladesh shifts. It...
Apr. 13
'The world has lost a rare jewel': Runa Laila on Asha Bhosle’s demise
Bangladeshi playback singer and composer Runa Laila has said the world has lost a “rare jewel&...
Apr. 12
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 in Mumbai
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, whose versatile voice captivated generations of music lovers, h...
Apr. 12
Music education to be introduced from primary to high school level: Minister
The government has decided to introduce music education alongside regular academic studies from prim...
Mar. 31
Unique ‘Night Bazaar’ kicks-off in Gulshan
An unique event called 'Night Bazaar' has been started in the capital's Gulshan area. Or...
Mar. 06
University of Scholars hosted first ever ‘Career Fest 2026’ with achieving new heights
The University of Scholars successfully hosted its most significant career event to date, the NextJo...
Jan. 25
World
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon, houses destroyed
Israeli forces have carried out fresh air attacks in southern Lebanon, hitting several towns and cau...
9h ago
Iran FM in Russia says US has offered new round of talks as Moscow positions itself as mediator
Russia has hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg for talks on a pote...
Apr. 28
Iran FM says US seeks talks after failing to achieve war goals
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States is pushing for negotiations ...
Apr. 28
Rubio says preventing Iran from nuclear weapon remains ‘core issue’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains t...
Apr. 28
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, ends war
Iran has offered to ease its restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blo...
Apr. 28
Iran FM reaches Russia on regional tour after visits to Pakistan, Oman
Iran’s Foreign Minister has arrived in Russia following visits to Pakistan and Oman, as part o...
Apr. 27
North Korea opens museum honoring troops killed in Ukraine war
North Korea has opened a memorial museum in Pyongyang to honor its soldiers who died while fighting ...
Apr. 27
Oil prices rise again as Pakistan talks fail to materialise
Oil prices rose when the market opened Sunday as traders absorbed the news of the stalled ceasefire ...
Apr. 27
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
Rising water levels in major rivers in the northern region have sparked fears of early flooding, as ...
Apr. 27
Country
Dialysis facility launched at 250-bed Ctg general hospital
Dialysis treatment services have been launched for the first time at the 250-bed Chattogram General ...
Apr. 28
Canal excavation projerct begins in Bhola
Canal excavation work, the priority project of the present government has started in Bhola dis...
Apr. 28
Listed criminal Osman Gani held with arms-ammunition in Hathazari
Osman Gani alias Mona (35), an accused in 18 criminal cases, was arrested with illegal firearms, amm...
Apr. 27
Nor’wester leaves mother, 2 daughters dead in Jamalpur
UNB, Jamalpur:: A woman and her two daughters were killed as a Nor’wester lashed Melandaha upa...
Apr. 27
Northern Bangladesh faces early flood threat after record rainfall
UNB:: Rising water levels in major rivers in the northern region have sparked fears of early floodin...
Apr. 27
PM unveils plaque of 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building
UNB, Jashore:: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday unveiled the foundation plaque of the 500-bed...
Apr. 27
PM urges countrymen to remain alert against confusion over referendum, July Charter
BSS, Jashore:: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged the country’s people to remain al...
Apr. 27
Teesta Irrigation Project: A lifeline for northern farmers, saves Tk 60cr in diesel costs
UNB:: The Teesta Irrigation Project has emerged as a blessing for farmers across four northern distr...
Apr. 26
21 AL leaders and activists arrested in Pabna’s Sujanagar
UNB, Pabna:: Police in Sujanagar upazila of Pabna have conducted a crackdown operation and arrested ...
Apr. 24
