Dried fish season begins in Kuakata

Naturally sun-dried fish always sees strong demand and high price
12 November 2025, 12:37 PM

New York City mayoral candidates condemn immigration raid

New Yorkers responded to the federal immigration raid with protests on Tuesday and Wednesday evening
23 October 2025, 05:32 AM
Trump calls Colombian president 'a drug leader', vows end to payments
Relations between Bogota and Washington have frayed since Trump returned to office
19 October 2025, 14:16 PM
Over 1.16 lakh killed on roads since 2014
At least 1,16,726 people were killed and 1,65,021 injured in 67,890 road crashes between January 2014 and September this year, Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity said yesterday.
21 October 2025, 21:18 PM
Airport fire aftermath: RMG, pharma fear snag in production
Many import consignments of the garment and pharmaceutical sectors are stuck at Dubai and Singapore airports because of the space crisis in Dhaka’s cargo village and the lack of cold room facilities for pharmaceutical raw materials after the fire incident.
21 October 2025, 18:08 PM

38 DCs withdrawn; 35 appointed

These developments were confirmed in separate notifications issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.
10 September 2024, 08:44 AM

Intense traffic grips Dhaka as polytechnic students block Satrasta Mor

Hundreds of students gathered in the intersection around 11:30am, said a traffic sergeant of the area.
9 September 2024, 09:33 AM

Depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies, caution issued for coastal areas

Maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to keep Local Cautionary Signal No. 3 hoisted.
8 September 2024, 08:15 AM

Shipbreaking yard explosion victim dies in Dhaka burn institute

Ahmed Ullah, 38, was declared dead around 1:00am while being taken to the burn institute in Dhaka
8 September 2024, 07:53 AM

‘New govt, same old crackdown on workers’

Noted economist Anu Muhammad yesterday said none of the demands of protesting workers have  been given proper attention by the interim government.
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Victim of Khulna mob beating being treated under army supervision: ISPR

Members of the armed forces put in a tremendous effort to rescue him alive, said the press release.
5 September 2024, 11:49 AM

Rain forecast countrywide for next 24 hours; low pressure in Bay of Bengal

The day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country in next 24 hours.
5 September 2024, 06:45 AM

Dr Kamal Hossain proposes commission for NRB

The commission will be given a mandate to address the challenges and explore new opportunities with NRBs
5 September 2024, 06:24 AM

Lutfey Siddiqi appointed as CA’s special envoy on int'l affairs

The interim government today appointed Lutfey Siddiqi as chief adviser’s special envoy on international affairs..A gazette notification has been published by the Cabinet Division in this regard today
4 September 2024, 13:57 PM

60 garment factories closed in Ashulia amid workers’ unrest

The factories had announced yesterday that they would resume operations from today.
4 September 2024, 06:56 AM

ACC seeks info on 38 officials from 10 Bangladeshi embassies abroad

The letter requests that the current workplace, designation, permanent address, and current address of these officials be provided by September 10.
4 September 2024, 06:29 AM

Bangladesh War Courses Foundation donate Tk 6.5 lakh for flood relief efforts

The veterans were joined by their children in this humanitarian endeavour
4 September 2024, 06:12 AM

ACC to investigate corruption allegations against Durjoy, Enamul

Durjoy is also a former captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team.
3 September 2024, 12:41 PM

West Bengal passes anti-rape bill with provision for capital punishment

In the backdrop of the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the West Bengal Assembly today unanimously passed a bill with the provision for capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim’s death or leave the victim
3 September 2024, 11:37 AM

Home ministry issues warning against efforts to create instability

The ministry sincerely urged to everyone to cooperate with the government in maintaining law and order
3 September 2024, 10:37 AM

Education adviser urges immediate halt to teacher harassment and forced resignations

Wahiduddin Mahmud labelled such practices as "completely unacceptable"
3 September 2024, 09:47 AM

Editors urge govt to remove laws used to suppress journalists

Addressing editors at a meeting in State Guest House Jamuna, Yunus expressed his firm belief in the power of free press
3 September 2024, 08:01 AM

57 Bangladeshis convicted in UAE granted pardon

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus disclosed the development at a meeting with editors today.
3 September 2024, 06:55 AM

Chief Adviser Yunus holds meeting with editors

The meeting started around 11:30am and will continue until 1:00pm.
3 September 2024, 06:30 AM

Islami Bank loan scam: S Alam aide arrested in Chattogram

Security officials at Chattogram Shah Amanat International Airport today detained a man said to be a close aide of the controversial business group S Alam, in connection with the Islami Bank loan scam. He was taken from a Dubai-bound flight.Md Ansarul Alam Chowdhury, managing director of Inheren
2 September 2024, 11:48 AM