‘Arrest them or lose your jobs’

A police officer yesterday told International Crimes Tribunal-2 that former Barishal superintendent of police AKM Eshanullah threatened officers that they would lose their jobs if they failed to arrest two BNP-linked leaders who were later killed in an alleged staged “crossfire” in 2015.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

59m children exposed to climate hazards

No child among Bangladesh’s 59 million children is growing up safe from climate hazards, and nearly nine in ten face three or more such hazards at the same time, according to Unicef’s Children’s Climate Risk Report, published on June 16.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Can this budget be implemented?’

Independent MP Rumeen Farhana has raised concerns over revenue targets, rising debt dependence, a weak investment climate, a fragile banking sector, and low allocations for education and health in the proposed 2026-27 budget.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

65 RMG workers become ill after drinking water

At least 65 workers of a ready-made garment factory in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur fell ill after drinking water yesterday morning and were admitted to the Kaliakair Upazila Health Complex.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Ferdousi brings ‘Bhindeshi Chhoy Golpo’ to readers

On the occasion of her birthday, actress Ferdousi Mazumder spent an afternoon surrounded by some of her youngest fans.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Scrap trader killed, bike set ablaze

A scrap trader was hacked to death at his home in Munshiganj’s Louhajang upazila early yesterday.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Don’t isolate me from people in name of security

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged the Special Security Force to ensure that security measures do not isolate him from people, saying public trust and affection remain his greatest source of strength.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Ex-Somoy TV MD Ahmed Jobaer sent to jail

A Dhaka court yesterday sent Somoy TV’s former managing director Ahmed Jobaer to jail in a fraud case.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Myanmar airstrike kills 7 civilians

A Myanmar military airstrike has killed seven civilians including a five-year-old child in the country’s conflict-ravaged west, a witness and a rescue worker said yesterday.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Former state minister and BNP leader Harun Al Rashid dies at 87

The five-time Brahmanbaria-3 lawmaker died while undergoing treatment at a Dhaka hospital
18 June 2026, 22:47 PM

‘Respect human dignity’: UN urges Bangladesh, India to resolve ‘push-ins’ through dialogue

UN secretary-general’s spokesman stresses rights as Dhaka reports repeated attempts to force people across the border
18 June 2026, 21:30 PM

Family of 4 repatriated, 5 still stranded at Kurigram Border

BGB says talks with BSF are continuing after an alleged push-in attempt
18 June 2026, 21:07 PM

British, Chinese envoys call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Meetings focus on trade, investment, technical education, and strengthening bilateral ties
18 June 2026, 20:43 PM

Two children go missing in Jamuna river while bathing

Fire Service divers continue search as strong current hampers rescue operation
18 June 2026, 19:30 PM

SC stays Dipu Moni’s bail in attempted murder case

Chamber judge asks High Court to dispose of the rule on her permanent bail
18 June 2026, 18:35 PM

Five fined as DSCC removes illegal structures in Jatrabari

Authorities vow to keep footpaths accessible for pedestrians
18 June 2026, 18:09 PM

A decade after eviction drive, billboards creep back into Chattogram

Residents and civic leaders question the city corporation’s resolve as unauthorised structures reappear at major junctions
18 June 2026, 17:02 PM

Three bodies recovered in Netrokona; lightning strikes suspected

Bodies recovered from Kendua and Madan upazilas
18 June 2026, 15:55 PM

No illegal soil removal under Padma rail bridge: Transport minister

Dredging part of official project work, Rabiul Alam says
18 June 2026, 15:43 PM

UN Forum: Bangladesh calls for stronger humanitarian action, women’s leadership in peacebuilding

Bangladesh has called for strengthened humanitarian assistance, greater protection of civilians and enhanced women’s participation in peacebuilding as global crises continue to deepen.
18 June 2026, 15:29 PM