No lack of diplomatic push to bring Hasina back: Shama Obaed
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Diplomacy
Noakhali youth seeks Tk 5cr for ‘mental distress’ over refereeing in Argentina-Egypt match
31 MIN(s) ago
Bangladesh
Only 10,000 battery-powered auto-rickshaws to get permit in Cumilla city
40 MIN(s) ago
Transport
Traffic resumes on Rangamati-Ctg road after landslide disruption
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Second flooding in eight days puts KCC drainage project under scrutiny
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Joint venture drone factory with Turkey to be set up in Bogura: State minister
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
25 crore trees to be planted in five years, local species to get priority: PM
2 hour(s) ago
Governance
2 children killed in latest Cox's Bazar hill collapse
3 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
HC orders high-powered committee for better management of seized items
3 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Gazipur Safari Park elephant in critical condition after attack in enclosure
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Bangladesh
Govt plans to observe July 18, 24 separately
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs is planning to separately observe “Private University Resistance Day” on July 18 and “Madrasa Student Resistance Day” on July 24 to mark the July uprising.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
ICT probe into AL ongoing
The investigation into the Awami League over allegations of committing crimes against humanity is currently ongoing, Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal said yesterday.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Road crashes claim 438 lives last month: RSF
At least 438 people were killed and 561 injured in 472 road accidents across Bangladesh in June, according to a report released by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
No PM photos on govt banners, festoons
The Cabinet Division has banned the use of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s photograph on banners, festoons and billboards prepared for government events.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP shifts focus to organisational shake-up
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders to restore organisational momentum and strengthen its affiliated bodies as the opposition 11-party alliance steps up street programmes against the BNP-led government.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh reaffirms support for diplomacy in Middle East
Foreign minister meets Iranian envoy; conveys condolences over Khamenei’s death
5 July 2026, 19:58 PM
Abul Quasem Fazlul Haq, writer and academic, passes away
Former DU professor and Bangla Academy president passed away at National Heart Foundation, family says
5 July 2026, 17:01 PM
PM asks guard regiment to balance his security with public access
Security should not distance PM from people, says Tarique
5 July 2026, 16:13 PM
Two buildings of 139-year-old school in dire state in Benapole
With both academic buildings declared unsafe, 357 students now attend classes in corridors as authorities await funding for new building
5 July 2026, 15:08 PM
Negligence found as 100 Jamalpur HSC candidates receive wrong question papers
Affected candidates wouldn't suffer, says head of inquiry committee
5 July 2026, 11:25 AM
Govt asks primary schools to keep Zia, Khaleda, Tarique books
All government primary schools have been asked to keep three books -- two on late president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, and one written by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Waste-to-Energy: Scrap Aminbazar plant project
Environmental organisations yesterday urged the government to scrap the proposed Tk 5,745-crore North Dhaka 42.5-megawatt waste-to-energy (WtE) project in Aminbazar, alleging that it would impose a heavy financial burden, worsen air pollution, and undermine sustainable waste management.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Floods wash away rural roads in the north
At least three key rural roads have been washed away by strong flood currents in Phulbari and Nageshwari upazilas of Kurigram and Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat, leaving more than 5,000 people facing hardship.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Tarique vows to deepen cooperation in letter to Trump
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has written to US President Donald Trump, pledging continued cooperation to further strengthen bilateral ties, as the United States marks its 250th Independence Day.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Veteran journo, educator Shahed Kamal passes away
Veteran journalist and educator Shahed Kamal passed away last night. He was 85.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
AL will face trial as political party soon: Says Salahuddin
The Awami League will be tried as a political party, and investigations are under way and legal proceedings are expected to begin soon, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
US looks to deepen ties with Bangladesh
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen yesterday said the United States wants to further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Nat’l unity, not revenge, is the way forward
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday vowed to ensure justice for the July uprising victims, but stressed that due process must be followed so that no one faces injustice in the name of justice.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Our forests need protection, not profit
Forest conservationists and tree rights campaigners yesterday alleged that rubber plantations, social forestry, eco-parks and development projects have been destroying Bangladesh’s forests since the British era, a process they say continues today.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
IMED smells corruption in Karnaphuli tunnel
The report identified 68 audit objections unresolved over the last three fiscal years, of which 48 were classified as Serious Financial Irregularities.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM