Jamaat-led alliance holds emergency meeting without key ally
15 January 2026, 15:11 PM
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi-origin woman pulled from car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, says New York Post
15 January 2026, 12:51 PM
Bangladesh
Tarique likely to meet CA Yunus today
15 January 2026, 12:35 PM
Bangladesh
Khaleda Zia’s legacy honoured in Washington National Press Club
13 January 2026, 23:10 PM
Bangladesh
Yunus urges South Asian academics to align education with youth aspirations
13 January 2026, 23:02 PM
Bangladesh
Surrendering to those obstructing reform is like walking backwards: Mahfuj Alam
13 January 2026, 22:55 PM
Bangladesh
Selling diseased meat as 'beef' undermines public trust: Obhoyaronno
13 January 2026, 21:06 PM
Bangladesh
Fakhrul condemns Chuadanga BNP leader’s death in custody, demands justice
13 January 2026, 16:17 PM
Bangladesh
Old Dhaka readies for Sakrain as kites, lanterns and memories return to winter skies
13 January 2026, 16:06 PM
Bangladesh
Police block July Oikya protest march to EC headquarters
13 January 2026, 15:50 PM
Bangladesh
56 journos tortured, harassed, sued in last 3 months: ASK report
At least 56 journalists from different media outlets have been tortured, harassed, threatened or sued across the country in the last three months, according to a report released today by rights body Ain o Salish Kendra.
31 March 2023, 08:35 AM
Bloomberg lauds Bangladesh PM for reforms to maintain economic stability
Bloomberg news agency has praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her “timely reform steps” to negate impacts of the worldwide economic crisis in Bangladesh and predicted that the initiatives will lead to her government being elected for the fourth straight term in next general elections.
31 March 2023, 06:56 AM
Fire at scrap material shop in Dhaka's Bhatara under control
Four firefighting brought the blaze under control around 3:45pm
30 March 2023, 10:11 AM
Diaz murder: PBI ordered for further investigation
A court in Chattogram today ordered Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate the murder case of Chhatra League central leader Diaz Irfan Chowdhury, after the CID had earlier submitted a final report.
30 March 2023, 09:53 AM
Metro rail to operate from 8am to 2pm from April 5
Metro rail will operate from 8:00am to 2:00pm from April 5. Currently the Metro rail services are available from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
30 March 2023, 09:29 AM
Sultana's death in Rab custody: DSA misused in her case, says law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the Digital Security Act (DSA) was misused in case of detaining Sultana Jasmine of Naogaon, who died in Rab custody on March 24.
30 March 2023, 08:59 AM
MFC in Bangladesh concerned by 'intimidation of journos'
The Media Freedom Coalition in Bangladesh said it was concerned by the recent reports of "violence against and intimidation of journalists".
30 March 2023, 07:15 AM
Prothom Alo reporter Shams sent to Dhaka court
He was shown arrested in a case filed with Ramna Police Station under the Digital Security Act after earlier being sued in another DSA case with Tejgaon Police Station
30 March 2023, 04:39 AM
Not aware of Prothom Alo reporter being picked up: Obaidul Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader this afternoon said he was not aware that Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams had been picked up.
29 March 2023, 10:34 AM
Digitalise land management system for hassle-free services: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked authorities concerned to digitalise the land management system to put an end to the social and family issues regarding ownership of land and ensure hassle-free services
29 March 2023, 09:20 AM
Nur-e-Alam’s contribution in building Bangladesh will be remembered: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock at the death of Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui, one of the organisers of the Liberation War, former Chhatra League president and also former lawmaker from Jhenidah-2 constituency
29 March 2023, 06:46 AM
Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui passes away
Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui, one of the key organisers of the Liberation War in 1971 and a former lawmaker, has passed away at the age of 82.
29 March 2023, 05:16 AM
10 days turn into interminable wait for some RS khatiyan applicants
An applicant is supposed to get a khatiyan and mouza map in 10 days after submitting the application. In the applicant's dashboard at eporcha.gov.bd, it is seen that Nasrin was supposed to get her khatiyan on May 18, 2022 but her application was still on the waiting list.
28 March 2023, 10:26 AM
AG's office to submit documents on Sultana’s death before HC at 2pm
The medical certificate issued by Rajshahi Medical College Hospital mentioned "irreversible Cardio-respiratory failure due to intra-cerebral haemorrhage" as the cause of her death, a source at the AG office said
28 March 2023, 06:47 AM
Who's to blame for the dire state of Kutubkhali canal in Jatrabari?
At first glance, the Kutubkhali canal resembles a garbage-filled drain. The water is pitch black. The scene will make you want to avert your gaze. And if you dare get closer, the stench will force you to pinch your nose shut.
28 March 2023, 05:37 AM
Public hospital doctors to see patients after office hours from March 30
The government will arrange chambers for public hospital physicians to serve patients after office hours at their workplace premises from March 30, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said.
27 March 2023, 10:06 AM
Fugitive killers of Bangabandhu will be brought back soon: home minister
Fugitive killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be brought back to Bangladesh soon, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said today
26 March 2023, 07:11 AM
PM unveils commemorative postage stamp on Independence Day
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released commemorative postage stamp marking the Independence Day.
26 March 2023, 07:02 AM
Independence Day observations in photos
The nation is observing the 53rd Independence and National Day today with various programmes to pay deep homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country in 1971..Marking the day, President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tribute to the martyrs at Nation
26 March 2023, 06:16 AM
Independence Day today
The nation is set to celebrate the 53rd Independence and National Day today vowing afresh to take the country towards prosperity with the Liberation War spirit
25 March 2023, 14:23 PM