Mohammadpur turns crime capital of Dhaka
Mohammadpur and Adabor, once considered relatively quiet residential neighbourhoods of the capital, have increasingly come under the grip of organised crime, with frequent murders, snatching,...
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Deadly roads during Eid travel
At least 274 people were killed and more than 1,500 injured in road accidents across Bangladesh during the 10-day Eid-ul-Fitr travel period, according to the...
Nation to pay homage to 1971 martyrs
Bangladesh is set to observe this year’s Independence and National Day on Thursday with a range of ceremonial and cultural programmes across the country. The...
Fuel supply stable but anxiety rises nationwide
The government has reiterated that no decision has been taken to increase fuel prices, even as growing concerns emerge over global oil market instability triggered...
Review moves to final stage
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the review process of 133 ordinances issued during the tenure of the interim government has reached its final...
Jamaat opposes repeal
The opposition party Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday claimed that a proposal from the ruling party to repeal the referendum ordinance has delayed a final decision by...
Future of nations lies in children: Dr. Zubaida
Dr. Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has called on the international community to prioritise the welfare of children and ensure a safe,...
Bus plunges into Padma Two Dead
At least two people have died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River from a pontoon at Daulatdia ferry...
External debt up again in Dec quarter
Bangladesh’s total foreign debt increased by $1.30 billion in the October–December quarter of 2025, reaching $113.51 billion, according to a report released by Bangladesh Bank...
$4.8b energy bill shock looms
Bangladesh is likely to face a significant increase in its annual fossil fuel import bill, with projections suggesting an additional $4.8 billion in costs —...
Ex-Lt Gen Masud Uddin nabbed
Former Feni-3 lawmaker and key figure during the 1/11 caretaker government, Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury, was arrested early Tuesday from his Baridhara residence...
Fertiliser panic brewing
Global fertiliser markets are under fresh pressure amid the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, with uncertainty over shipping through the Strait...