No rise in militancy since interim govt took office: Home Adviser

'We will work together with the people to resolve any issues that arise'
2 April 2025, 08:56 AM

23 Bangladeshis rescued in Libya

The Bangladesh mission thanked law enforcers in Misrata for the quick and effective move
2 April 2025, 08:06 AM

17,000 tonnes food aid arrives for Rohingyas

This food, produced by American farmers, will be delivered through the World Food Program
2 April 2025, 08:06 AM

Vast areas in Dhaka may face low pressure in gas supply for 12 hrs

Similar low gas pressure is expected in Savar and Hemayetpur on the outskirts of the capital
2 April 2025, 07:29 AM

Bangladesh urges BIMSTEC states to finalise key trade agreements

Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin made at BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting at Bangkok
2 April 2025, 06:09 AM

Traditional palm leaf hand-held fan makers struggling to survive

Before electricity came to this region, and even afterwards when loadshedding was a daily scenario, traditional palm leaf hand-held fans, locally known as "haat-pakha", were a common item in every household, especially in rural areas, where this item is still widely in use during the sweltering heat of summer days.
1 April 2025, 15:29 PM

5 hurt in clash over jilapi distribution in Patuakhali

At least five persons, including a woman, have been injured in a clash that broke out over distributing jilapis in Galachipa upazila of Patuakhali.
1 April 2025, 14:45 PM

CHT abuzz with tourists

On Eid holidays, all the sites of the Chattogram Hill Tracts districts of Rangamati and Bandarban have become active with tourists.
1 April 2025, 13:02 PM

Families flock to Dhaka’s Eid fair for shopping and fun

Since morning, the fair has drawn large crowds, with families enjoying shopping, capturing moments through photos, and soaking in the festive spirit
1 April 2025, 11:21 AM

2 killed in Brahmanbaria road accident

At least two people were killed and two others injured as a bus hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Ashuganj upazila of Brahmanbaria.
31 March 2025, 18:25 PM

Century-old Kharshuti Shiva Temple on verge of ruin

The century-old Kharshuti Shiva Temple, a sandstone temple located in Kharshuti village under Faridpur’s Boalmari upazila, is on the verge of ruin due to years of neglect and lack of maintenance.
31 March 2025, 17:21 PM

Teen drowns in Piyain river at Jaflong

A teenage boy drowned in Piyain river while visiting Jaflong in Sylhet.
31 March 2025, 17:20 PM

Woman killed in Faridpur accident

A woman died after being hit by a motorcycle in Nagarkanda upazila of Faridpur.
31 March 2025, 17:16 PM

Victim's father among 3 hacked for protesting harassment in Faridpur

Three family members were hacked, and their house was vandalised in Bhanga upazila after they protested the stalking of a schoolgirl.
31 March 2025, 16:43 PM

2 killed in road accident in Kishoreganj

Two riders died as their motorcycles collided head-on in Kuliarchar upazila of Kishoreganj.
31 March 2025, 16:43 PM

One dead, three hurt in Bandarban road accidents

A man died and three others were injured in separate road accidents on Lama-Alikadam road in Bandarban.
31 March 2025, 15:08 PM

Radhanagar in Sylhet: From a quiet village to major tourist destination

Radhanagar, once a quiet village located just five kilometres from Sreemangal town in Moulvibazar district, has undergone a remarkable transformation due to the influence of tourism.
31 March 2025, 14:36 PM

No Eid for thousands of shoal people in Kurigram, Lalmonirhat

This year, Eid-ul-Fitr brought little joy to thousands of people living in the shoals of 14 upazilas across Kurigram and Lalmonirhat districts due to severe financial hardships amid a lack of employment opportunities.
31 March 2025, 13:37 PM

No Eid festivities for 2,500 tea workers in Sylhet

More than 2,500 workers from several tea gardens owned by Burjan Tea Company -- including Burjan, Charagang, and Kalagul -- are facing severe financial hardship, without being paid their wages and rations for past three months. Their Eid bonuses were also not disbursed.
31 March 2025, 12:33 PM

Fakhrul hails ‘free and joyful’ Eid, hopes for restoration of democracy

The BNP leader says for the last 15 years, the people have fought for democracy, voting rights, food security, and human rights
31 March 2025, 10:42 AM