Safety crisis overshadows May Day
Despite official celebrations and promises, May Day 2026 is being marked by rising workplace deaths, weak protections, and growing doubts over whether Bangladesh’s workers are...
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JS sees heated debate over President’s legitimacy
A heated political exchange unfolded in Parliament on Thursday as National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam demanded the removal and arrest of President Mohammed...
Indian envoy called over ‘disparaging’ remarks
Bangladesh on Thursday summoned India’s acting High Commissioner to Dhaka, Pawan Badhe, over remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that it described as...
Tk1lakh cr gone from stock market MP alleges in JS
Independent MP Rumeen Farhana on Thursday told Parliament that more than Tk1 lakh crore has been allegedly siphoned off from Bangladesh’s stock market over the...
Biman signs Tk37cr Boeing deal for 14 new aircraft
Biman Bangladesh Airlines today signed a landmark agreement with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft, marking the largest fleet expansion in the national...
From football pitch to underworld
The body of top criminal Khandaker Naeem Ahmed Titon, who was shot dead by assailants in the capital, reached his home in Jashore on Wednesday...
Foreign loan inflows fall, repayments rise
Foreign loan inflows to Bangladesh fell while repayments increased during the first nine months (July–March) of the current fiscal year, reflecting slower project implementation and...
Farmers reel under mounting Boro losses
Heavy rain and gusty winds battered the capital on Wednesday as the Bangladesh Meteorological Department warned of a prolonged 96-hour spell of downpours across the...
For Dhaka, New Delhi is too important to be left to career diplomats
On Tuesday, India formally confirmed the appointment of Dinesh Trivedi, a former Union minister and seasoned parliamentarian as its next High Commissioner to Bangladesh. This...
Teesta survey done, timeline awaited: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told parliament on Wednesday that the Bangladesh Water Development Board has completed its survey for the implementation of the Teesta Master...
Underworld revenge, rivalry behind Titon killing
A case was filed with New Market Police Station on Wednesday, a day after the killing of listed criminal Khondaker Naeem Ahmed Titon, once ranked...
Dhaka, Islamabad move to expand trade
Bangladesh and Pakistan have underscored the need to strengthen economic engagement, with a renewed focus on expanding trade and investment cooperation. The issue came up...