Dhaka plunges into lawlessness
The country is in the grip of a deepening security crisis. Within the span of forty-eight hours, the country has been confronted with two horrific...
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PM signals big push on barrages to fight climate risks
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that his government will commence work on both the Padma and Teesta barrage projects, aiming to tackle water shortages,...
Tigers whitewash Pakistan 2-0 in Test series
Bangladesh Cricket team whitewashed Pakistan Cricket team 2-0 in two-Test series after defeating the tourists by 78 runs in the second Test on the fifth...
Global funds eye BD market
Bangladesh is attracting growing interest from global fund managers, including JPMorgan, but restoring investor confidence will require stronger institutional governance and reliable audit reporting, Finance...
Hasina should face trial: Zahid
The government wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to the country and face legal proceedings, Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister...
Vaccine delays worsen measles outbreak
Bangladesh faced a prolonged shortage of routine measles vaccines last year, contributing to a surge in cases and deaths, UNICEF said on 20 May. The...
7-year-old Lamisa raped, then beheaded
In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the community of Pallabi, Mirpur, a seven-year-old girl named Lamisa was killed in a brutal attack involving the...
TIB flags draft law as govt takeover risk
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has raised the alarm over the draft National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act 2026, warning that the proposed legislation would turn...
Tribunal hears chilling testimony on Rampura killings
In a harrowing testimony before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), a witness has described the sheer terror faced by victims of the July mass uprising...
Bangladesh eyes Latin America for energy security
Bangladesh is increasingly looking towards Latin America as a potential frontier for energy cooperation as part of efforts to diversify import sources and reduce its...
PM vows corruption-free land mgt
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day nationwide Land Service Fair, calling for a complete overhaul of the country’s land management system and...
JUCSU demands arrest in assault case
Students of Jahangirnagar University held a protest really under the Central Students’ Union of the university (JUCSU) on Monday, calling for the immediate arrest of...