Jisan sent to jail in rape case

A Cumilla Court yesterday sent expelled Islami Chhatra Shibir leader Jisan Mia Pradhan to jail in a case filed over the alleged rape of a woman and forced abortion.
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM

One more dies with measles-like symptoms

One more person died from suspected measles in the country in the 24 hours until yesterday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports BSS.
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM

2 shot dead in Narsingdi clash

Two people were killed and several were injured as two rival groups clashed in Narsingdi’s Raipura upazila early yesterday.
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Jubo Dal leader met Rab men before killing

Jubo Dal leader Masudul Haque Masud, who was shot dead in broad daylight at a market in Chattogram’s Raozan upazila on Saturday, had met several Rab-7 members at a local restaurant shortly before the killing.
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Ad-Din Foundation executive director steps down

Sheikh Mohiuddin, executive director of Ad-din Foundation, has stepped down following the cancellation of the licence of the foundation’s Ad-din Medical College Hospital after the deaths of six newborns last month.
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Expose mistakes, avoid sensationalism: Tarique to journalists

PM says criticism should serve public interest
16 June 2026, 22:34 PM

Holy Ashura on June 26

Muharram moon sighted in Bangladesh sky
16 June 2026, 22:18 PM

Class 3 student allegedly raped in Sreemangal, suspect detained

Locals apprehended 42-year-old man and handed him over to police
16 June 2026, 18:47 PM

Two Jamalpur youths missing in Russia, families fear drone-strike deaths

No official confirmation as relatives allege the men were deceived by brokers and handed over to the Russian military
16 June 2026, 18:02 PM

JU penalises teachers and officials accused of backing July Uprising attacks

Student organisations reject verdict, calling it inadequate
16 June 2026, 17:30 PM

Jamaat MP objects to speaker’s bowing gesture in the House

Speaker says he would review the rules of procedure
16 June 2026, 17:13 PM

Mirza Fakhrul urges unity to protect press freedom

LGRD minister says government committed to media independence, warns of efforts to destabilise law and order
16 June 2026, 15:57 PM

PM’s adviser Zahed says he returned from Delhi airport in protest of 'harassment'

Says incident should not affect future bilateral relations
16 June 2026, 14:06 PM

Ad-din Foundation executive director quits after hospital's licence cancellation

Prof Jamalunnessa to replace Sheikh Mohiuddin; foundation says it is undertaking major reforms
16 June 2026, 12:30 PM

From arrest to extradition: What awaits Benazir Ahmed?

Bangladesh’s much-discussed former inspector general of police, Benazir Ahmed, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates.
16 June 2026, 11:43 AM

Protest at DU over alleged desecration of Lord Ram’s image

Protesters call for justice, communal harmony and completion project
16 June 2026, 11:38 AM

Unpaid wage protest triggers traffic chaos in Dhaka

Vehicular movement on both sides of Tejgaon Love Road remains suspended
16 June 2026, 11:34 AM

Rampura killing verdict on June 28

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday set June 28 for delivering its verdict against five former police officers in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of two people and the shooting of two others in Rampura during the July 2024 uprising.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Found my son dead on hospital floor’

A father yesterday told International Crimes Tribunal-1 how he found his teenage son’s body among several gunshot victims at a hospital during the July uprising in 2024.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Drafting policy to regulate three-wheelers: Rabiul

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam yesterday told parliament that despite a High Court ban, battery-run three-wheelers continue to ply highways.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM