Jamaat draws up initial structure of shadow cabinet

20 May 2026, 00:00 AM Politics
Bangladesh Jamaat‑e‑Islami, opposition party, has moved closer to forming a shadow cabinet designed to offer constructive criticism of government decisions and present alternative policy proposals, say several senior leaders of the party.
NCP leader resigns, accuses party of right‑wing tilt
18 May 2026, 23:47 PM Politics
Party later expels and replaces him
No violence, but not fair: Jamaat leader Azad on national election
18 May 2026, 21:38 PM Politics
Alleges flaws inside the election process
SC upholds ex-chief justice Khairul's HC bail, no bar to his release
2 hour(s) ago Crime & Justice
The former chief justice has been in jail since his arrest from his Dhanmondi home on July 24 last year
Four sentenced to death, nine to life term in army officer Lt Tanjim murder case
2 hour(s) ago Crime & Justice
Cox’s Bazar court also acquits five accused; defence lawyers say they will challenge the verdict in the High Court
‘I just want to know where my husband is’
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM
A man from Mongla upazila in Bagerhat has remained missing for over a month, his family alleged yesterday.
Narayanganj gas blast: 7-year-old girl dies two days after father
13 May 2026, 20:58 PM
Kotha died with 52 percent burns
12 injured in gas explosion at power plant canteen in Narayanganj
13 May 2026, 14:58 PM
The severity of their burn injuries is still being determined. Details will be provided later
Bodies of two missing madrasa students recovered from DND lake in Narayanganj
12 May 2026, 12:27 PM
They went missing while bathing in the lake
Gas explosion in Narayanganj: One of five injured family members dies
11 May 2026, 12:50 PM
One of the five family members, who suffered burn injuries in a suspected gas explosion in Narayanganj yesterday, died at a hospital in Dhaka this morning.
Discipline vital to maintaining public trust in forces: PM
6 hour(s) ago Governance
Tarique Rahman asks Ansar-VDP members to uphold chain of command and professionalism in duties
Mirana Mahrukh made Power Division secretary
19 May 2026, 18:27 PM Governance
Former ERD additional secretary promoted to secretary rank
Next Step / Nectar Social raises $30 million Series A to build AI operating system for marketing teams
Next Step Desk
19 May 2026, 15:08 PM Tech & Startup
Nectar Social, an AI-powered platform that automates marketing workflows across social media, creator management, and commerce, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was established in partnership with Anthropic.
Next Step / Strong IXPs, local content and digital trust will shape Bangladesh’s internet future: Warren Finch
Mohammad Kawsar Uddin
19 May 2026, 15:02 PM Tech & Startup
Warren Finch, an internet infrastructure specialist and trainer with more than three decades of experience in information technology, says Bangladesh’s digital future will depend on stronger internet exchange points, local content hosting, resilient networks and public trust.
6 budget smartwatches available under BDT 5,000
Tech & Startup Desk
18 May 2026, 21:45 PM Tech & Startup
BYD launches three new EVs in Bangladesh
Shift Desk
18 May 2026, 21:26 PM Tech & Startup
Google is making its icons more playful
Tech & Startup Desk
18 May 2026, 16:16 PM Tech & Startup

Colosseum selfies and 'Melody' toffee: Modi visits Rome

4 hour(s) ago World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took selfies at the Colosseum
Meta begins cutting 8,000 jobs globally with e-mails sent out in Singapore at 4am
8 hour(s) ago World
Move comes as Mark Zuckerberg shifts focus to AI, with thousands reassigned and costs rising despite investor concerns
Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit
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Russian leader seeks deeper energy cooperation and strategic backing from China as war in Ukraine and turmoil in the Middle East reshape global alliances