Deep depression weakening, heavy rains to continue across Bangladesh

The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land
30 May 2025, 05:35 AM

Japan reiterates full support to CA's reform initiatives

Both sides reaffirmed their commitments to the strategic partnership between the two countries
30 May 2025, 04:20 AM

4,813 bodies of migrant workers arrived in 2024

Balram's mother left for Lebanon in search of a better life. Nur Mohammad's sister made the same journey with a lot of hope to Jordan. Both returned in coffins.
29 May 2025, 22:05 PM

Azharul’s acquittal: ‘Shibir behind the attacks’

Gonotantrik Chhatra Jote yesterday alleged that Islami Chhatra Shibir activists were behind the recent attacks on its members in Chattogram and Rajshahi.
29 May 2025, 20:21 PM

‘They took my money, deserted me at the airport’

Helena Begum, a widow and mother of two from Munshiganj, returned home from Malaysia after spending three harrowing days at a Malaysian airport.
29 May 2025, 19:29 PM

Another 22 pushed in by BSF

At least 22 people were pushed into Bangladesh allegedly by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) through various border points in Kurigram and Dinajpur early yesterday.
29 May 2025, 18:31 PM

Ziaur Rahman’s 44th death anniv today

Today is 44th death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman, founder of Bangladesh Nationalist Party and former president of Bangladesh.
29 May 2025, 18:30 PM

Reforms first priority, then trials, polls

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has outlined three priorities for the interim government: reforms, the trial for the July atrocities, and elections.
29 May 2025, 18:29 PM

$520b economy by next fiscal year

Bangladesh’s gross domestic product is projected to surpass the $500 billion mark for the first time in the upcoming fiscal year contingent upon exchange rate stability.
29 May 2025, 18:28 PM

No service at national eye hospital for second day

All forms of medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka remained suspended for the second consecutive day yesterday, leaving many patients without care.
29 May 2025, 18:18 PM

Secretariat staff observe one-hour work abstention

Employees from various ministries at the Secretariat observed a one-hour work abstention yesterday morning, in protest against the newly issued Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
29 May 2025, 18:07 PM

Bangladesh committed to global peace

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said Bangladesh has earned global recognition for its contributions to peacekeeping and remains firmly committed to upholding international peace through continued participation in UN missions.
29 May 2025, 18:05 PM

Dhaka south mayor: SC puts ball in EC’s court

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain yesterday doubled down on his demand for the immediate arrangement of his swearing-in as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), in line with a High Court verdict that declared him the rightful winner of the 2020 mayoral election.
29 May 2025, 18:03 PM

Illegal hill cutting threatens Bandarban school

Illegal hill cutting in the Thoingyapara area of Balaghata union in Bandarban Sadar upazila has been disrupting academic activities at Thoingyapara Government Primary School.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Road crashes kill five in Sirajganj, Pabna

At least five persons were killed in separate road accidents in Sirajganj and Pabna districts on Wednesday night.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Decentralise power to prevent authoritarianism

Concentrating power in the hands of a single person has long been a reality in Bangladesh, weakening state institutions through corruption and abuse of power, speakers said at a roundtable yesterday.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Police issue guidelines ahead of Eid

Bangladesh Police have issued a set of safety guidelines for citizens to ensure a safe and smooth celebration of the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Azha.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Cops say personal grievances led to the killings

At least four people, including a married couple, were killed in separate incidents in the capital on Wednesday.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM

LIFE IN RAIN-SOAKED DHAKA

Despite relentless downpours throughout the day yesterday, life in the capital moved on.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM

DNCC sets up control room to address waterlogging

Residents have been requested to report any instances of waterlogging by calling the DNCC hotline at 16106
29 May 2025, 17:32 PM