Speakers yesterday called for increasing prices and taxes of tobacco products in the next budget, saying tobacco-related health and environmental damage costs Bangladesh around Tk 87,000 crore annually, far exceeding the government’s revenue from the sector.

Family claims four-year-old was killed; police investigating

Devotee alleges assault, vandalism and theft during night prayers

Opposition leader says ignoring referendum verdict insults people

Accused Abdus Samad, ward 9 Jamaat ameer, claims rice belonged to brother

The Sudanese leader commends president’s prudent leadership during Bangladesh's recent critical times

Accused remains absconding

Four ministers inspect mega projects in the port city

Rescue attempts fail as locals cite riverbed changes from sand extraction

Asks Jamaat‑e‑Islami and Islamist parties to clarify stance on diversity and independence spirit

Authorities brace for heavy Eid traffic

Says Tarique Rahman after inaugurating the re-excavation of historic Khorddo Khal canal in Chandpur

Reserved seat MPs and representatives are merely holding ornamental positions

Police await DNA confirmation as relative claims identification

Accused trolley man suspended; three-member probe committee formed

Anti-tobacco activists call for policy reform ahead of FY2026-27 budget

Production is forecast to cross 40,000 metric tonnes, with marketing expected to begin from June 20

BNP leader warns failure to renew Farakka Treaty could create serious concerns for the country

Scheduled to inaugurate canal re-excavation, address rally at Chandpur Government College

Bangladeshi authorities must stop 'weaponising' tribunal to target journalists, it says