Man’s body found in maize field in Dinajpur

Police recovered the body of a young man from a maize field in Birganj upazila of Dinajpur early yesterday.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Baul Abul Sarkar gets bail from HC

The High Court yesterday granted six months’ ad-interim bail to renowned baul singer Maharaj Abul Sarkar in a case filed over “hurting religious sentiments”.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Two killed in road accidents

Two people were killed in separate road accidents in Kurigram and Dinajpur, according to reports from our correspondents.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Climate-resilient moringa boosts coastal livelihoods

Moringa cultivation is transforming livelihoods of farmers in saline-prone coastal regions of the southwest, emerging as a low-cost, climate-resilient crop.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Mosquito infestation worsens in Barishal

Residents of Barishal are grappling with a worsening mosquito infestation, alleging that the Barishal City Corporation’s (BCC) anti-mosquito measures have failed to provide relief.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt orders fairs, cultural events to end by 7pm

The government has directed deputy commissioners (DCs) in all 64 districts to ensure that cultural programmes, trade fairs, and billboard lighting are shut down by 7:00pm, in a stricter move to save electricity and fuel.
7 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Woman killed after scarf gets caught in cake factory generator belt in Jhenaidah

Police said Shirina Khatun was standing near a generator room
6 April 2026, 22:31 PM

Car driver arrested over Khulna University student’s death in road crash

Police say CCTV footage helped identify the vehicle that hit Moumita Haldar’s rickshaw
6 April 2026, 21:01 PM

Biju fair opens in Rangamati with a festive showcase of hill traditions

Five-day event features cultural performances, traditional games, ethnic crafts and the spirit of celebration
6 April 2026, 20:28 PM

Forget gold, this groom got octane

A wedding in Moulvibazar grabbed attention after a guest showed up with two litres of fuel as gift
6 April 2026, 20:23 PM

BGB-BSF flag meeting held after Bangladeshi shot on Lalmonirhat border

Border guards protested the shooting and handed back an Indian citizen taken in by locals
6 April 2026, 19:47 PM

Ex-DGFI chief Mamun put on fresh 3-day remand in July Uprising killing case

Dhaka court order takes his total remand to 14 days
6 April 2026, 17:53 PM

Defaulted loans hit Tk 5.45 lakh crore, finance minister tells parliament

The minister also provided a list of the top 20 loan defaulters
6 April 2026, 15:57 PM

Women’s reserved seats vote set for May 12: EC

The commission has also taken a policy decision not to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in upcoming local government elections
6 April 2026, 15:43 PM

Baul singer Abul Sarkar secures six months' bail from HC

He will be released on HC bail if not arrested in any other case, his lawyer said
6 April 2026, 14:37 PM

Bangladesh to push for quick reopening of Malaysian labour market: Minister

Ariful Haque outlines diplomatic efforts while receiving body of worker killed in Saudi missile strike
6 April 2026, 14:08 PM

Bangladeshis among 32 survivors after migrant boat capsizes off Libya; over 70 'feared dead'

NYT report says vessel carrying over 100 migrants sank in rough seas
6 April 2026, 12:46 PM

DU Fine Arts students gear up for vibrant Pahela Baishakh

‘Noboborsher Oikyotan, Gonotontrer Punorutthan’ set as this year’s theme
6 April 2026, 12:10 PM

India seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh as envoy meets PM Tarique

High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlights economic, cultural and technological cooperation
6 April 2026, 11:54 AM

Bogura-6 by-polls in three days; voters show little enthusiasm

Polling set for April 9 as major parties step up campaigns amid muted public interest
6 April 2026, 11:24 AM