Govt to ensure healthcare for all citizens: Says Zubaida

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, yesterday said the government is making strides to ensure healthcare for all citizens.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

PM stresses transparency in spending public money

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday stressed the need to ensure transparency and accountability in public spending and the implementation of government projects.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Airbus pushes for place in Biman fleet days after Boeing deal

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus yesterday advocated for the inclusion of its aircraft in Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ fleet alongside Boeing, saying that a mixed fleet would benefit the national flag carrier.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to review private univ laws with stakeholders

The government will review the legal and regulatory framework for private universities in consultation with stakeholders, rather than taking top-down decisions, said Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon yesterday.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

39 top cops transferred

In a major reshuffle in the police department, the government yesterday transferred a total of 39 top police officers, including nine deputy inspectors general (DIGs) and 23 superintendents of police (SPs).
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh drilling deep in hunt for gas

Bangladesh has embarked on its deepest-ever gas exploration at the Titas field, as the government seeks to unlock untapped reserves far below previously drilled levels and alleviate mounting pressure on its energy supply.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

20 percent higher revenue target for next year

NBR will have to collect Tk 6,04,000cr
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Rohingya youth held over ‘TTP link’

Police in Cox’s Bazar have arrested a Rohingya youth for alleged links with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a Pakistan-based militant group.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Trade deal with US cannot be scrapped at will

Bangladesh cannot unilaterally revoke its trade deal with the US, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said yesterday.
6 May 2026, 00:00 AM

5 SC employees suspended for refusing duties at judges’ residences, holding human chain on court grounds

Their actions have 'severely tarnished' the institution's image, SC administration says
5 May 2026, 22:23 PM

A country that keeps asking its children to survive its failures

From sexual abuse and child marriage to labour exploitation and preventable disease, Bangladesh’s children are paying the price for adult negligence and broken systems
5 May 2026, 21:55 PM

Read Bangladesh’s trade deal with US alongside those of others: Khalilur

Khalilur Rahman says public debate is welcome, but the agreement should be assessed in a broader global context
5 May 2026, 20:33 PM

Indian surveillance drone crashes 20 yards inside Bangladesh

BGB recovers drone in Lalmonirhat; flag meeting preparations underway
5 May 2026, 19:41 PM

Groups trying to undermine army, strain civil-military ties: PM's defence adviser

Strong civil‑military bond rooted in independence history, says AKM Shamsul Islam
5 May 2026, 19:35 PM

PM stresses transparency, accountability in public spending

Tarique Rahman calls for performance audits to ensure effective use of public funds
5 May 2026, 16:33 PM

Former AL- councillor dies after falling ill in Keraniganj jail

Family claims he was close to release after bail in multiple cases
5 May 2026, 16:12 PM

ICT identified 58 deaths in Shapla Chattar crackdown: Chief prosecutor

Says at least 30 individuals may face charges, including Sheikh Hasina
5 May 2026, 15:23 PM

OCAB expresses concern over barring of journalist Nazrul Islam from travelling to China

Condemns alleged travel restriction on World Press Freedom Day
5 May 2026, 15:19 PM

FM’s China visit begins amid push for stronger economic cooperation

First bilateral engagement since new political government formation
5 May 2026, 15:06 PM

9 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia so far

46,514 Bangladeshi pilgrims so far reached Saudi Arabia to perform hajj this year
5 May 2026, 15:00 PM