Iran's Khamenei warns of 'strong' response if US attacks

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday of a forceful retaliation in case the Islamic republic is attacked by the United States
31 March 2025, 06:28 AM

Eid in Dhaka: 5 picture-perfect spots to make your Instagram shine

Eid in Dhaka is a time of vibrant celebrations, heartfelt reunions, and, for many, the perfect opportunity to capture and share the city’s festive spirit on Instagram.
29 March 2025, 20:05 PM

UNICEF warns 14 million children face malnutrition

The United Nations children's agency urged governments and philanthropic institutions to contribute to its Child Nutrition Fund to head off a wave of starvation.
27 March 2025, 06:38 AM

Yunus speaks out: A rallying cry for women’s safety

He ordered the policemen, in no uncertain terms, that they ensure the safety of women and bring the perpetrators to justice
18 March 2025, 06:01 AM

3 arrested over counterfeit currency operation in Dhaka, Narayanganj

During the drive conducted on Thursday, police seized counterfeit notes worth Tk 20 lakh, partially printed fake notes worth Tk 9.76 lakh in Tk 1,000 denominations, and various printing equipment
15 March 2025, 07:06 AM

Two minor siblings among 3 killed as bus hits rickshaw in Ctg

The siblings were on their way to a coaching centre from their house in Zamirjuri
13 March 2025, 07:20 AM

Ex-BDR official murder case against Hasina: Court seeks probe report by April 10

Abdur Rahim, the former deputy director of BDR who was an accused in the BDR carnage case, died in jail custody on July 29 of that year
10 March 2025, 08:20 AM
10 March 2025, 06:52 AM

Third victim of N’ganj gas explosion dies

Yesterday, two more victims -- Mohammad Hannan, 40, a rickshaw driver, and Rupali’s 18-month-old daughter, Sumaiya, --died from their injuries
9 March 2025, 04:17 AM

What does an 8-year-old’s 'rape' say about us?

It was not an isolated incident but part of a grim trend of sexual violence that has gripped the country
8 March 2025, 05:17 AM

Amnesty says Israeli attacks on Lebanon health sector should be probed as war crimes

Amnesty International said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on ambulances, paramedics and health facilities during its recent war with Hezbollah should be investigated as war crimes
5 March 2025, 03:20 AM

'Europe must do the heavy lifting’

Says host UK PM as Ukraine summit begins in London after Trump snub
2 March 2025, 19:32 PM

Prices of iftar staples hold steady, mostly

This Ramadan, Dhaka residents are finding some comfort in the mostly stable prices of food items and ingredients considered essential for the preparation of iftar meals.
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM

A grim reminder, but little action taken

A leap day comes once every four years -- a moment outside the ordinary, an extra page in the calendar where possibilities stretch a little further.
1 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Mastermind among two more arrested

Detectives yesterday arrested two more individuals, including the mastermind, in connection with a robbery, alongside sexual harassment of women passengers, on a moving bus on the Dhaka-Tangail highway on February 17.
25 February 2025, 19:11 PM

Revival of Saarc: Delhi urges Dhaka 'not to normalise terrorism'

'Everyone in South Asia knows which country and what activities are stymieing Saarc,' says MEA spokesperson
21 February 2025, 19:42 PM

Brahmaputra river: Navigability crisis disrupts boat services

Boat travel on the Brahmaputra is being severely disrupted due to a navigability crisis, causing immense suffering for passengers travelling from Kurigram’s Mogolbasa, Jatrapur, and Chilmari Ramna River Port to Roumari, Rajibpur, Jamalpur, and Gaibandha’s Sundarganj.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Risky bamboo bridge puts lives at risk

The residents of Ward-4 in Chaikkyang union under Alikadam upazila in Bandarban have been enduring hardships for a long time due to the absence of a bridge over the Matamuhuri river near Refer Bazar.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Govt may not be sincere in holding polls’

The BNP has expressed doubts about the interim government’s sincerity in holding the next national election.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Rajshahi farmers protest hike in cold storage fee

They demand lowering the fee to Tk 4 per kg, down from the recently imposed Tk 8 per kg
19 February 2025, 11:46 AM