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President Shahabuddin returns home after medical check-up in London

A stent was implanted at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge after doctors detected a significant heart blockage during a routine check-up
18 May 2026, 13:59 PM

Bus services halted in Rajshahi as workers protest new union committee

Suspension causes severe suffering for passengers on various routes
18 May 2026, 13:17 PM

Janaza of Mizanur Rahman Sinha held in front of BNP central office

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi praises Sinha’s lifelong dedication to welfare and development
18 May 2026, 13:12 PM

Silence in Rangunia as four brothers to return home tomorrow in coffins

Grieving mother remains unaware of the full tragedy in Oman as the village prepares for an unprecedented collective funeral
18 May 2026, 12:24 PM

44th BCS non-cadre candidates warn of tougher protests over delays in releasing files

Aspirants fear delay may affect verification, medical tests and seniority
18 May 2026, 11:26 AM

Prof Mohammad Iqbal takes charge as Duet VC amid protest

Appointed to lead the university for a four-year term
18 May 2026, 10:29 AM

NCP, BNP activists hold counter-protests in Ctg over removal of July graffiti

CMP has banned all public gatherings from Dewanhat to the GEC intersection and surrounding areas starting this morning, citing security measures
18 May 2026, 10:27 AM

Dr M Rezaul Huq passes away

Dr M Rezaul Huq, son of late Fahim Uddin Biswas and late Anowara Khatun of Godagari, Rajshahi, passed away on May 15, at Duke Hospital, North Carolina, USA, said a press release.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

A river dying in plain sight

The Jojnal river, a tributary of the Khowai that eventually merges with the Korangi, is dying before the eyes of people in Mirpur Bazar under Bahubal upazila of Habiganj.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Constitution amendment: BNP to again ask opposition to join panel

The ruling BNP will once again ask the opposition to join a special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendments in line with the July National Charter when parliament’s second session begins on June 7.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka Airport: Cargo exports hit as 3 of 4 scanners out of order

Exports through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have been severely disrupted as three of the four Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners remain non-functional.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Hello DC’ app for Dhaka to be introduced

Dhaka district administration is set to launch the “Hello DC” app at the end of this month, aimed at reducing public suffering and ensuring greater transparency and accountability in administrative activities.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Clashes over VC appointment leave 23 hurt in DUET

At least 23 students of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology in Gazipur were injured yesterday in a clash between two groups over the appointment of a new vice-chancellor.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Explain ‘failure’ to protect street children

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to explain why its “failure” to take urgent and effective measures to protect and ensure the fundamental rights of street children across the country should not be declared illegal.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

NHRC, disappearances: Draft laws clip powers granted in ordinances

Weeks after promising stronger legal frameworks to combat state-sponsored human rights violations, the government yesterday presented new draft laws on enforced disappearances and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that critics say strip away independent oversight and institutional strength.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Six more children die of measles, symptoms

Six more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours (till 8:00am yesterday), taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths this year to 459.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

PM assures action on the cases against journalists

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday assured the Editors’ Council that he would discuss with the home ministry the issue of harassment cases filed against journalists.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Convicted ex-BRUR VC sent to jail

Former vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Md Hasibur Rashid, who was convicted in the Abu Sayed killing case, was sent to jail by the International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Airbus makes fresh pitch after Biman-Boeing deal

European aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus has submitted a proposal to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to sell its planes just after the national flag carrier signed a $3.7 billion fleet expansion deal with US rival Boeing.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Interim govt skipped measles, Vitamin A campaigns: minister

Not only measles vaccination campaigns but also Vitamin A capsule distribution campaigns for children were not conducted during the tenure of the interim government, said Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain yesterday.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM