PM embarks on first foreign visit since assuming office
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Death anniv of Habibur Rahman today
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‘Jamaat accepted polls results to avoid civil war’
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PM leaves for first foreign tour today
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21 crude bomb-like explosives found in Rajshahi

Locally made weapons also recovered from abandoned sack; sabotage suspected ahead of Eid
17 March 2026, 12:14 PM

ACC seizes assets worth nearly Tk 143 crore in February

Court orders target immovable and movable assets amid ongoing investigations
17 March 2026, 11:55 AM

Meta must act against online incitement

Amnesty International has warned that Bangladesh could face serious human rights abuses unless Meta, the parent company of Facebook, takes timely and effective action to address harmful content on its platform.
17 March 2026, 05:50 AM

Religious freedom: US panel urges sanctions on RSS, RAW

A US federal government commission has recommended that the US impose targeted sanctions on the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for the worsening of religious freedom in India.
17 March 2026, 05:47 AM

First month in office: BNP begins delivering on key campaign pledges

A month into office, the BNP government has begun implementing its electoral pledges, with efforts underway to energise the administration, reinforce law and order, stabilise the economy, and rebuild public confidence in governance.
17 March 2026, 05:46 AM

Rab, SB, CID get new chiefs

The government has made a major reshuffle in the top ranks of Bangladesh Police, bringing changes to the leadership of key units including the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab), Special Branch (SB), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and Armed Police Battalion (APBN).
17 March 2026, 05:41 AM

Bangabandhu’s 106th birth anniv today

Today is the 106th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
17 March 2026, 05:38 AM

Canal restoration: Goal is to boost agro economy

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday pledged to transform Bangladesh into an economically and politically strong nation with the support of its people.
17 March 2026, 04:49 AM

Shady pilot licences expose Biman to risk

Forged flight records and a blatant disregard for safety protocols have revealed a deep-seated rot within Biman Bangladesh Airlines, where the very pilots entrusted with passengers’ lives appear to operate without accountability.
17 March 2026, 04:48 AM

Cap lifted, but city pumps still short on fuel

The government has managed to curb the drain on national fuel stocks by imposing restrictions on purchases for 10 days straight, bringing daily demand back to near last year’s levels.
17 March 2026, 04:42 AM

Govt appoints VCs at 7 univs, new UGC chief

The government has appointed new vice-chancellors to seven universities, including Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, and Jagannath University, and named a new chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
17 March 2026, 04:40 AM

Strengthen human rights

Nine international rights bodies have urged Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to prioritise sweeping reforms to strengthen human rights protections in Bangladesh, warning that the new government faces a critical moment to shape the country’s democratic future.
17 March 2026, 04:39 AM

No lottery in school admission

The government has decided to withdraw the lottery system used in school admissions and introduce a system based on admission tests, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said yesterday.
17 March 2026, 04:38 AM

Form ad hoc committees for private institutions

The government yesterday directed education boards to form ad hoc committees for the governing and managing bodies of private educational institutions at the lower secondary, secondary, and higher secondary levels.
17 March 2026, 03:35 AM

Husband sent to jail over JU student murder

Husband of slain Sharmin Jahan, a student of Jahangirnagar University, was sent to jail following his arrest yesterday in a case filed over the murder.
17 March 2026, 03:28 AM

Over 100 migrants unpaid in Malaysia for six months

Over 100 Bangladeshi workers employed by a Malaysian company in Johor Baru have not been paid their wages and overtime claims for the last six months, according to an investigation by the Malaysian labour department.
17 March 2026, 03:23 AM

Cap lifted, but Dhaka pumps still rationing fuel

Chattogram supply smooth after fresh deliveries
17 March 2026, 01:34 AM

Will explore market-based power trade with India: PM’s adviser

The government is exploring market-based electricity trade with India and reviewing existing energy and power agreements with the country to ensure they serve Bangladesh’s interest, said Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the prime minister’s adviser on finance and planning, yesterday.
17 March 2026, 01:07 AM

Bangladesh strengthening AI‑driven crime detection: Salahuddin

Home minister joins panel at Global Fraud Summit 2026
17 March 2026, 00:18 AM

27th death anniversary of Asiruddin Ahmed today

The 27th death anniversary of Asiruddin Ahmed, former co-operative inspector of Rangpur, will be observed today.
17 March 2026, 00:00 AM