May 16, 2026

Indefinite transport strike called in Sylhet division from May 19

An indefinite road transport workers’ strike has been called in Sylhet division in protest against the filing of a case against the leaders of the...

Sports

May 16, 2026

Gauff beats Cirstea to reach Italian Open final

Third seed Coco Gauff reached her second consecutive Italian Open final on Thursday, overcoming Romanian Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3, before Elina Svitolina joined her in...

Front Page

May 16, 2026

Millions wait on Teesta plan

Despite renewed commitments from Bangladesh and China regarding the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP), uncertainty continues to affect millions of residents in...

Editorial

May 16, 2026

Act now to protect a screen-addicted generation

A study by icddr,b, widely reported by various news outlets including The New Nation on Friday, has delivered an alarming message for families, educators, and...

International

May 16, 2026

US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro

The United States is planning to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro as Washington raises the pressure on the island’s communist government. Several US media...

National

May 16, 2026

Workers demand tax cut on bidi to save industry

The Bogura District Bidi Workers Union formed a human chain on Wednesday, demanding a reduction in the tariff imposed on bidis in the upcoming fiscal...

Sports

May 16, 2026

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque hands over the prize to the members of Duttre Bazar Boys Association , the champions in the Arafat Rahman Koko Memorial Football Tournament held at Gafargaon upazila in Mymensingh on Thursday.

Editorial

May 16, 2026

The Engineering Crisis: Why Bangladesh is Falling Behind

Recent public discourse has drawn attention to the lagging state of engineering education in Bangladesh, particularly its weak presence in global rankings such as the...

International

May 16, 2026

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz: state TV

The naval forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television said Friday, after Tehran...

Entertainment

May 16, 2026

Dighi looks glamorous in dark green gown

Although she started her career as a child artiste, actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi has reinvented herself over time. This actress, who has made a place...