At least 196 fishermen from Patharghata upazila of Barguna have gone missing while fishing at sea or in rivers over the past 33 years. Their families are not only left without closure, but also without any government assistance.

On February 7, 2025, a group of men allegedly took over Md Shamim’s rickshaw garage in Kallyanpur, forcing out all 16 rickshaws kept there.

A nine-month project titled “Nirvoy Nari” was launched at Safura Khatun Pilot Girls High School in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, on August 19 to protect adolescent girls from sexual harassment and abuse and raise awareness of their rights, said a press release.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has approved a plan to build a highway along the Barishal-Rahmatpur-Hizla-Mehendiganj-Bhola route, aiming to connect the island district of Bhola to the country’s main road network.

Bangladesh’s post-uprising political transition will remain incomplete unless political parties change their own practices, strengthen democratic institutions and move away from confrontation and partisan control of the state, speakers said at a roundtable yesterday.

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, Gems of Nazrul launched “Agnibinay Notun Protibha”, a nationwide talent hunt to discover young Nazrul Sangeet performers and bring them to the national stage.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said any relationship has to meet the test of mutual interest for it to work.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has carried out the first reshuffle of his council of ministers, considering their performance, coordination problems, and the need to accelerate government work, according to multiple government sources.

Fear of forced retirement, punishment over past deeds, and uncertainty surrounding transfers and promotions are weighing heavily on police officials. Many of them say they are now hesitant before making decisions that could later become politically controversial.

At least 4,226 Bangladeshi women travelled to China on family visas between 2020 and 2025.

Since the late 1980s, Bangladesh’s SSC pass rate has seen major fluctuations, reflecting not only student performance but also suggesting the influence of political realities, exam reforms, marking practices, and education policies.

Bangladesh’s energy crisis is the consequence of decades of planning failures, import dependence, weak exploration, distorted pricing, politically driven expansion and poor use of domestic resources, said experts yesterday.

Salahuddin says govt to follow zero-tolerance policy against such crimes

From just 35 in 2022 to 1,721 in 2025

Residents exchange discarded bottles and other plastic waste for fruits, plants, and medicinal plant saplings

Another victim's body to be cremated in Kolkata

Police suspect suicide but were also investigating the possibility of murder

Says govt aims to restore democracy, development and Bangladesh’s global reputation

New minister says he will assess the ministry’s responsibilities and practical challenges after joining office tomorrow

Traditional boat race draws thousands to the Buriganga as part of DSCC's month-long ‘Hridoye Dhaka 416’ festival