BGB detains 11 women in alleged human trafficking attempt at Panchagarh border

Detainees claim traffickers promised jobs in India, took their money and phones before abandoning them
8 August 2025, 14:08 PM

8 fishermen missing as trawler capsizes in Bay

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when another fishing vessel hit the trawler, said Coast Guard officials
8 August 2025, 13:19 PM

Viral video shows couple handling ‘pistol’ in Gazipur restaurant

Police say it was a toy; man in video already in jail over separate charges
8 August 2025, 10:13 AM

BNP leader’s son held for 'extortion' in Patuakhali

A local BNP leader's son was detained by joint forces in Patuakhali’s Baufal upazila last night for allegedly demanding extortion money from traders and assaulting a village policeman.
8 August 2025, 08:41 AM

Fifth season of ‘Magic Bauliana’

Folk reality show “Magic Bauliana” is back for its fifth season. Sponsored by Square Toiletries Limited and initiated by the Sun Foundation, the show will air on Maasranga Television.
8 August 2025, 01:00 AM

Unsafe but unavoidable

A rickety bamboo bridge remains the only means of communication for around 50,000 people in several unions of Madarganj upazila in Jamalpur and Sariakandi upazila in Bogura, forcing locals to risk their lives every day.
8 August 2025, 00:59 AM

Rain boosts sapling trade in Rajbari

The ongoing Aman paddy planting season has sparked a surge in paddy sapling sales at Khankhanapur market in Rajbari’s Sadar upazila, following recent bouts of rain.
8 August 2025, 00:59 AM

July killings in Ashulia: Prosecution seeks indictment of 16 accused

The prosecution yesterday urged the International Crimes Tribunal-2 to indict 16 people, including a former Awami League lawmaker and a former Dhaka range DIG, for their alleged involvement in the killing of seven people during the July uprising in Ashulia.
7 August 2025, 23:34 PM

Dengue death toll climbs to 95 amid surge in cases

At least three dengue patients died while 408 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, indicating an alarming trend in the outbreak this year.
7 August 2025, 23:34 PM

HC scraps ICT case against Shahidul Alam

The High Court yesterday scrapped the proceedings of a case filed against internationally acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam. The case was filed under the controversial section 57 of the ICT Act, 2006 in which he was behind the bar for 107 days.
7 August 2025, 22:32 PM

10 ‘diseases’ plague the health system

The health ministry has identified 10 major “diseases” in the healthcare system and has taken or planned measures to address them, aiming to improve the country’s overall healthcare.
7 August 2025, 22:04 PM

Relocate training flights from Dhaka to prevent disasters

The jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara’s Diabari is a wake-up call to prevent similar incidents in the future, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
7 August 2025, 22:00 PM

Ex-CJ Khairul sent to jail after remand

A Dhaka court yesterday sent former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque to jail yesterday on completion of his seven-day remand in a case filed over manipulation of the Supreme Court verdict on the caretaker government system.
7 August 2025, 21:48 PM

EC finalises the code of conduct

The Election Commission has finalised the Code of Conduct 2025 for political parties and candidates ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, scheduled to be held before Ramadan in February next year.
7 August 2025, 21:33 PM

HC acquits GK Shamim in graft case

The High Court yesterday acquitted expelled Jubo League leader Golam Kibria Shamim, widely known as GK Shamim, and his seven bodyguards from a money laundering case in which he was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment by a lower court.
7 August 2025, 21:28 PM

Journo stabbed to death in Gazipur

A group of miscreants killed a journalist with sharp weapons in front of a crowded market in the Chandana Chowrasta area of Gazipur city last night.
7 August 2025, 21:15 PM

Three killed as pickup and bike collide in Tangail

Three people were killed and another was injured when a pickup van collided head-on with a motorcycle in Tangail’s Dhanbari upazila early yesterday.
7 August 2025, 20:14 PM

BBC Media Action launches ‘BBC Hello Check’

BBC Media Action yesterday launched its latest venture, “BBC Hello Check,” a social media-based platform aimed at building awareness among Bangladeshis on issues such as the impact of climate change and tackling disinformation.
7 August 2025, 19:41 PM

A platform for survival

In the flood-prone riverine regions of northern Bangladesh, a grassroots survival strategy called the “cluster homestead” is emerging as a beacon of resilience.
7 August 2025, 19:39 PM

131 held in weeklong joint drives

A total of 131 individuals -- including listed criminals, illegal arms holders, muggers, teen gang members, and drug dealers -- have been arrested during weeklong joint drives led by the army.
7 August 2025, 19:33 PM