Officials in the 11-member delegation said Bangladesh pressed for additional funds to cover the shortfall caused by the energy crisis, beyond regular budget support

Bangladesh’s octane stock is set to reach near full storage capacity after a fresh consignment of 25,000 tonnes anchored at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port last night.

Abandoned by her husband, Rahima (not her real name), a mother of two, considered a broker’s offer of a job in Saudi Arabia as a lifeline.

Three more patients died of measles in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising this year’s death toll to 37, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Five people were killed and over 50 injured as a sudden nor’wester and lightning strikes swept across several dis-tricts on Thursday night, report our correspondents.

Commerce Ministry Secretary Mahbubur Rahman passed away early yesterday morning while undergoing treatment. He was 58.

Prof Anu Muhammad yesterday expressed strong concern over parliament’s silence on the controversial trade agreement with the United States, demanding its immediate cancellation to protect the country’s economic security.

India is reviewing Bangladesh’s formal request for the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina through established legal and judicial channels, said the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) yesterday.

Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar, Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman hold talks on sidelines

Request being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes, MEA spokesperson says

Speakers stress protecting ecosystems, warn Sundarbans under multiple threats

The six-and-a-half-year-old girl had been missing for two days after leaving home; police are investigating after CCTV showed a woman leading her away

Today (April 17) marks the 26th death anniversary of Shabnam Huq, wife of Arham Masudul Huq, former chief executive officer of Dhaka Bank Foundation

Victims, activists and researchers say the gap between legal protection and real-world redress remains wide

Meeting followed by briefing on provincial development strategy

Several members of the parliament yesterday voiced concern over the deteriorating state of hospitals across the country, pointing to crumbling infrastructure, severe manpower shortages, and stalled development projects.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday heard testimony alleging that a Border Guard Bangladesh member was brutally murdered after being abducted in 2010, as proceedings continued in crimes against humanity cases involving multiple high-profile accused.

Former DGFI chief Lt Gen (retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled is providing information about his links to the 2012 enforced disappearance of BNP leader Ilias Ali, ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said yesterday.

A total of 4,041,924 cases remained pending in the lower courts as of December 31, 2025, Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman informed parliament yesterday.

Mobile courts have seized a total of 31,800 litres of illegally stockpiled diesel during drives in Netrakona and Pabna over the last two days, report our correspondents.