Bangladesh

Ensure justice for wildlife cruelty

Elephant calf stoned to death in latest human-wildlife contact
7 April 2026, 10:00 AM

Bangladesh youth TT team depart for Shimla

The Bangladesh youth table tennis team left the country on Monday for Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, with hopes of delivering a strong performance in the upcoming South Asian Junior competition.
6 April 2026, 14:02 PM

Bangladesh held by Uzbekistan, face playoff for Asian Games spot

Bangladesh missed out on a place in the semifinals after being held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan in their final group-stage match in Bangkok on Monday.
6 April 2026, 11:06 AM

Yet another tragic fire at a factory

Govt must ensure Keraniganj factory fire is the last of such accidents
5 April 2026, 18:36 PM

A crisis born of delay and neglect

Govt must bolster vaccination drive to tackle measles outbreak
1 April 2026, 18:26 PM

U-20 women set for historic Asian Cup debut

Bangladesh are all set to mark their debut in the AFC Women’s U-20 Asian Cup when they take on Thailand in Group A opener at the Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok today.
1 April 2026, 08:00 AM

Govt approves import of 2.6 lakh more tonnes of fuel

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved the import of another 2.6 lakh tonnes of fuel oil, as the government moves to safeguard national energy reserves against the backdrop of the US-Israel war on Iran
31 March 2026, 17:15 PM

Depleted Bangladesh look to spoil Singapore’s party

Despite missing a few key players, Bangladesh will look to end their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high when they face already-qualified Singapore in the last match of Group C today.
31 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Injuries leave midfield thin ahead of Singapore tie

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera is dealing with a growing list of concerns ahead of Tuesday’s final AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Singapore.
30 March 2026, 00:40 AM

WTO conference: Dhaka for keeping flexibility on patents, copyrights

Bangladesh today sought continuation of the moratorium on non-violation and situation complaints (NVSCs) under the TRIPS Agreement until the next ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization, arguing that it will create flexibility in copy rights and patent rules for poorer countries.
29 March 2026, 22:14 PM

We can get the three points against Singapore, says Cabrera

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera and his players believe they have the ability to beat Singapore in their final AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture on Tuesday and salvage some pride by finishing the campaign in second position.
28 March 2026, 23:00 PM

Bangladesh hold India to 1-1 draw

Ronan Sullivan set up an equaliser for Abdul Riyad Fahim as Bangladesh fought back from a goal down to hold India to a 1-1 draw in their final Group B fixture of the SAFF U-20 Championship at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives on Saturday.
28 March 2026, 19:24 PM

Bangladesh face India in group decider

Reigning runners-up Bangladesh are all set to renew their rivalry with holders India in the SAFF U-20 Championship, as the two neighbours face off in the final Group B match at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives today. The match kicks off at 4:45pm Bangladesh time.
27 March 2026, 20:15 PM

Govt approves emergency purchase of 300,000 tonnes of diesel

The government has authorised the emergency purchase of 300,000 tonnes of diesel, moving aggressively to secure domestic fuel supplies as the escalating war in the Middle East threatens global energy markets.
26 March 2026, 22:23 PM

Bangladesh face stern Vietnam test ahead of Singapore tie

Bangladesh will look to build confidence from facing a ‘strong’ Vietnam side in a FIFA international friendly today, ahead of their Singapore tie.
25 March 2026, 20:07 PM

Cabrera to 'assess and consider Hamza's availability' for Vietnam match

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera has said the team will take a cautious approach regarding the availability of Hamza Choudhury for their FIFA international friendly against Vietnam on Thursday.
25 March 2026, 14:44 PM

ADB unveils support package for Asia-Pacific amid Middle East conflict

The package includes fast-disbursing budget support and trade finance to secure imports of essential goods, including oil.
24 March 2026, 22:21 PM

Historical glimpses of Eid processions in Dhaka

The Eid processions of 1952 and 1953 often presented political and social issues satirically.
20 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Busy Eid for Bangladesh’s football teams

While most people in Bangladesh will be busy over the next week, celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with their families and friends, three separate national football teams of the country will be away from home, preparing for crucial international assignments.
19 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Micro-dramas set to debut in Bangladesh this Eid

A new format of storytelling is set to enter Bangladesh’s entertainment landscape this Eid, as audiences are introduced to micro-dramas alongside traditional films and television productions.
18 March 2026, 12:38 PM