Hybrid classes planned for Dhaka schools: Milon

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon yesterday said the government is planning to introduce hybrid classes, combining online and offline lessons, on a pilot basis at selected educational institutions in Dhaka.
9 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Autorickshaw driver killed as bus hits him

A CNG-run autorickshaw driver was killed after a bus hit him in the capital’s Farmgate area yesterday.
9 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka invited to join Big Cat Alliance

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma yesterday said they are exploring areas of cooperation between the two countries based on national priorities, noting that environment and climate change naturally appear very high on that list.
9 April 2026, 00:00 AM

‘See what they did to my husband...’

A chilling photograph of the mutilated body of a victim of enforced disappearance was produced before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday, leaving the courtroom in silence.
9 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Family, not individual, core unit of development

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday told the parliament that the BNP government considers family, not the individual, as the fundamental unit of development.
9 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Bogura-6 by-polls, Sherpur-3 election today

The Election Commission is set to hold by-election for Bogura-6 constituency and the rescheduled general election for Sherpur-3 today for the 13th National Parliament.
9 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Emergency care at DMCH remains halted for 5 hours

Treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s (DMCH) emergency department remained suspended for around five hours yesterday after a scuffle between doctors and Dhaka University students at the department forced many critical patients to seek care elsewhere.
9 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Chickenpox spreads rapidly in Rohingya camps

Chickenpox infections have surged in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, with over 8,700 cases reported in the past three months, raising concern among health officials.
9 April 2026, 00:00 AM

No primary schools in 2,839 villages

Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon yesterday told parliament that 2,839 villages across the country do not have any primary schools.
8 April 2026, 23:45 PM

PM Tarique Rahman’s letter delivered to BJP president in New Delhi

PM’s foreign affairs adviser handed over the letter during talks with BJP leader Vijay Chauthaiwale, according to posts
8 April 2026, 21:52 PM

Supreme Court Secretariat issue to be settled by Appellate Division: AG

Govt will move the apex court against the High Court judgement, he says
8 April 2026, 20:41 PM
8 April 2026, 20:27 PM

Dhaka welcomes temporary Middle East ceasefire

Foreign ministry hopes for a durable and sustainable resolution
8 April 2026, 19:10 PM

Ex-DGFI official Afzal Naser remanded again in Paltan killing case

Fresh details emerge over multiple allegations
8 April 2026, 19:03 PM

‘Baaper Doa Human Rights Commission’: Hasnat slams govt over NHRC

NCP MP says rights body cannot be trusted to impartially review July uprising-related actions unless its independence is ensured first
8 April 2026, 18:52 PM

‘Agreed to remain in close touch’: Jaishankar writes after meeting Khalilur

Bangladesh foreign minister also scheduled to hold meetings with Indian commerce minister and petroleum minister
8 April 2026, 17:04 PM

13 countries warn Bangladeshis seeking visas against fake documents, unauthorised agents

In a joint advisory, the Western missions urged applicants to follow official procedures only
8 April 2026, 16:45 PM
8 April 2026, 16:27 PM

Biman gets new leadership as Kaizer Sohail named MD, CEO

Syed Moin Uddin Ahmed joining as deputy managing director
8 April 2026, 16:09 PM

India mulls reptile river guards on Bangladesh border

Senior Border Security Force officer Manoj Barnwal told AFP that "the use of reptiles" was discussed in a February meeting with the Home Ministry
8 April 2026, 16:02 PM