The lax security at the export cargo zone of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka has led to a rise in theft incidents, tarnishing Bangladesh’s reputation among international buyers.

Beximco Group chairman and vice-chairman and their associates have laundered $97 million (around Tk 1,200 crore) abroad over five years through 17 corporate entities under the pretext of foreign trade, the CID has found.

Failing to resolve differences over the proposed July charter in a one-week timeframe, major political parties urged the interim government to mediate

In Rajshahi region, erratic monsoons and rising heat are devastating crops and threatening farmers' futures. Pinaki Roy reports from the ground.

An hour after announcing the suspension of their work abstention, government primary school teachers last night declared that they would continue their protest.

Provost cites misunderstanding

Police say detainee faces case at Khulshi Police Station

Shawkat Ali Bhuiyan (Dilan) and Irfan Islam have been elected president and general secretary of the Banani Society for 2026 and 2027, as the “Dilan-Irfan Panel” swept all 21 posts in the biennial election, said a press release.

Today is the 20th death anniversary of Enayetullah Khan, founding editor of the daily New Age and editor-in-chief of the weekly Holiday.

A man known for confronting petty criminals in the local bazar was beaten to death by unidentified assailants in the Mirerhat area of Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram.

Tarek Rahman, member secretary of the Am Janatar Dal, ended his hunger strike last night following assurances from BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed.

The Bangladesh Environment Lawyers Association (Bela) has issued a legal notice on the government for leasing out portions of rivers in the name of “enclosed waterbody” in Pabna.

Four school girls drowned, reportedly while collecting water lilies in a lake in Meherpur this afternoon. The incident occurred at Mashuribhaja Beel in Baradi area of Meherpur sadar upazila.

A man known for confronting petty criminals in the local bazar was beaten to death by unidentified assailants in the Mirerhat area of Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram.

New deputy commissioners (DCs) have been appointed to 29 districts over the past two days as part of a reshuffle in the field administration ahead of the national election.

Students of Dhaka College and Ideal College, long known for their clashes, yesterday reached an agreement to end violence and “foster brotherhood”.

A man has been sued on the charge of raping an 18-year-old speech- and hearing-impaired girl in Netrakona.

At least six dengue patients died while 1,195 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on November 12 may begin recording the testimony of the investigation officer in the Chankharpul killings case, marking the final phase of the crimes against humanity case linked to last year’s July uprising, said ICT prosecutor Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim yesterday.

The government is fully committed to holding the national election in the first half of February and sees “no reason for concern,” said Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday.