Garment factory closures intensify Eid travel rush in Gazipur
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Bangladesh
CCC targets 8pm deadline to clear Eid sacrificial waste across Chattogram
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
NCC Bank holds free eye camp in Feni, treats 1,125 patients
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Khulna Divisional Children’s Hospital: Tk 115cr govt-run facility lies unused amid negligence
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Rohingya families face bleak Eid as food aid cuts deepen hardship in Cox’s Bazar camps
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Paturia-Daulatdia, Aricha-Kazirhat ferry services suspended over severe weather
3 hour(s) ago
Transport
‘No Eid at home’: Farmers lament low paddy prices in Rangpur
3 hour(s) ago
Agriculture
Measles outbreak dampens Eid tourism in Srimangal, Kamalganj
4 hour(s) ago
Tourism
Train delays at Joydebpur worsen northern-bound passengers’ Eid rush woes
4 hour(s) ago
Transport
Mourning in Naogaon village as joint janaza held for six killed in Tangail road crash
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Bangladesh
ICT-2 asks Inu’s defence to resubmit his statement
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday asked former minister Hasanul Haq Inu’s defence counsel to withdraw his client’s written statement and resubmit it with corrections, after the prosecution said parts of the statement amounted to contempt of court.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Troops to head to barracks from early June
The armed forces, deployed in July 2024 to assist the civil administration during the quota reform protests, are set to return to the barracks from June 6 in phases.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka, Beijing vow deeper cooperation
Bangladesh and China have pledged a comprehensive strategic partnership to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity and development.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Rohingya man shot dead in Cox’s Bazar camp
A Rohingya man was shot dead at a refugee camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar yesterday afternoon.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt procuring vaccines on large scale: minister
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain yesterday said the government is procuring vaccines on a large scale to strengthen the country’s immunisation programme.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Form sexual harassment committees in all madrasas
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) yesterday expressed deep outrage and grave concern over the rising incidents of sexual violence against children in madrasas, demanding immediate formation of sexual harassment committees in the institutions.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bureaucratic delays hinder investment
LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said Bangladesh’s political situation has improved compared to the past and expressed hope that sustained stability would pave the way for stronger economic growth, increased investment, and job creation.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka, Delhi plan series of meetings to improve ties
Bangladesh and India are preparing a series of meetings in the coming weeks as they re‑engage after relations soured during the interim government that followed the fall of the Awami League.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
A playground in name, market in reality
The historic Iraqi Field, adjacent to Azimpur New Paltan Lane in Dhaka, which had once been a spacious playground, is now overrun by makeshift markets, depriving children and residents of a vital breathing space in the densely packed city.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Eid-ul-Azha: Advance train tickets go on sale on May 13
Bangladesh Railway will begin selling advance train tickets on May 13 for passengers travelling home ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, following a decision taken at a high-level meeting at Rail Bhaban on April 30.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Private university student found dead at in-laws’ house in Cumilla
Father claims she was tortured after marriage; police say family is preparing to file a case
6 May 2026, 23:03 PM
MJF demands sexual harassment committees in all madrasas
Expresses outrage over rising violence against children
6 May 2026, 23:03 PM
Two arrested over attack on family in Bagerhat land dispute
Five women, including a 90-year-old, were injured as attackers allegedly vandalised a house in Sharankhola
6 May 2026, 21:41 PM
Govt raises launch fares by up to 18 paisa per km
Minimum fare set at Tk 32 following fuel price hike
6 May 2026, 21:24 PM
Unidentified woman’s body recovered near Cox’s Bazar beach
Police say the body was found near Laboni Point early today
6 May 2026, 20:18 PM
Rabiul calls for stronger World Bank partnership in transport sector
Road safety, transport discipline and expanded cooperation in roads, bridges, waterways and railways discussed at Secretariat meeting
6 May 2026, 19:54 PM
Woman beaten, hair cut off over dowry demand in Brahmanbaria
Complaint filed; accused husband on the run
6 May 2026, 17:10 PM
Govt mulls law against sexual harassment at workplace
DCs urge formulation of sexual harassment law at conference
6 May 2026, 16:19 PM
Nusrat Tabassum sworn in as MP for reserved seat
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad administers oath at Secretariat office
6 May 2026, 16:03 PM
Jubo Dal expels two Rajshahi leaders over tender box snatching
Ward-level leaders expelled after CCTV footage links them to tender box snatching at RDA office
6 May 2026, 15:13 PM