Unite to build inclusive Bangladesh: PM urges all

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged all to work together to build an inclusive and self-reliant Bangladesh.
28 March 2026, 02:45 AM

Mugger shot dead by accomplice in Khulna

A suspected mugger was shot dead by one of his accomplices during an attempted mugging in Dighalia upazila of Khulna early yesterday.
28 March 2026, 02:42 AM

Bangladesh eyes $1.6b ADB financing

An opportunity has emerged for Bangladesh to tap as much as $1.6 billion in Asian Development Bank (ADB) financing through a mix of new and ongoing support programmes.
28 March 2026, 02:42 AM

Five killed by train in Tangail

Five people were killed after being run over by a train in Tangail’s Kalihati upazila last night. The deceased include three women and a child.
28 March 2026, 02:35 AM

A decade of stalled trials in 3 blogger murders

A decade after the murders of bloggers Oyasiqur Rahman Babu, Nazimuddin Samad and Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy, the trials remain stalled as prosecution witnesses continue to skip court hearings, preventing proceedings from moving forward.
28 March 2026, 02:24 AM

Ex-army officials questioned over caretaker govt role

Much of the questioning of two retired army lieutenant generals in remand has focused on their roles during the army-backed caretaker government in 2007–08, officials involved in the investigation said.
28 March 2026, 02:17 AM

Pallabi Jubo Dal leader killed in turf war

The killing of Pallabi Thana Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria was driven by political rivalry and disputes over control of local criminal networks, said Rab yesterday after arresting two shooters involved in the incident.
28 March 2026, 02:15 AM

‘Waz, kirtan, baul songs will go on under my watch’ - Says Brahmanbaria-2 MP Rumeen Farhana

Brahmanbaria‑2 MP Barrister Rumeen Farhana has said any obstruction to shrine‑based cultural practices in her constituency will not be tolerated.
28 March 2026, 01:25 AM

‘We must face current crisis as one nation’

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman has called for an immediate end to the ongoing war and urged all parties to seek peaceful solutions, warning of its growing impact on Bangladesh’s economy and public life.
28 March 2026, 01:23 AM

Liberation War reflects global conscience

Bangladesh’s Liberation War was not merely a geographical struggle but a reflection of global conscience, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.
28 March 2026, 01:16 AM

Info minister calls for strong media and institutions

Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan yesterday stressed the importance of credible communication, strong democratic institutions and free media to ensure stability in the evolving global order.
28 March 2026, 01:12 AM

UN chief reaffirms support, solidarity

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed the United Nations’ unwavering support and solidarity with Bangladesh during a meeting with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the UN Headquarters.
28 March 2026, 01:08 AM

‘Why are you only mentioning police? Many, including police, have been killed’

IGP Ali Hossain Fakir says both civilians and police were among those killed before and after August 5
27 March 2026, 23:30 PM
27 March 2026, 22:25 PM

Train runs over 5 in Tangail

Police say victims were sitting on the railway tracks beside the highway
27 March 2026, 22:20 PM
27 March 2026, 22:08 PM

Ziaur Rahman an indispensable figure in Liberation War: PM

Efforts to belittle his role have only reinforced his place in Bangladesh’s independence history, Tarique Rahman says
27 March 2026, 21:45 PM

Chapainawabganj pump fined Tk 20,000 for refusing to sell fuel

Pump displayed ‘no fuel’ notice despite stocks
27 March 2026, 20:30 PM
27 March 2026, 20:26 PM

Model Mishty Subash remanded in anti-terror case

Case filed over alleged participation in gathering with images of Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and provocative slogans
27 March 2026, 20:08 PM