Dhaka, Friday, Aug 28, 2026
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Monday sentenced former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) commissioner Habibur Rahman and two other police officials to death for crimes against humanity committed...
A woman jumped under a moving train with her two children in Gazipur on Monday morning, killing all three on the spot.The incident occurred around 11:00am at a railway crossing in the Nayanpara area o...
Trading on the country’s stock markets showed a mixed trend in the first half of the second trading day of the week, with indices falling on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) while rising on the Chittago...
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman concluded the second phase of his electioneering after addressing six rallies in nearly 14 consecutive hours, seeking votes for BNP and its alliance candidates.According...
Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged once again, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) setting a new all-time high for the precious metal.According to a notification issued on Sunday nigh...
Trading on the country’s bourses ended on a bearish note on Sunday, the first working day of the week, as both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed index fa...
Bangladesh’s market remains stable with no supply crunch, and prices of essential commodities are expected to decline further during Ramadan, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Sunday.Speaking t...
Costly mega projects undertaken during the Awami League government including the Padma Bridge, Padma Rail Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Payra Port have had adverse impacts on the market, contributing...
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American rock climber Alex Honnold thrilled spectators on Sunday by scaling the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or protective equipment, in a feat that has both captivated and concerned vie...
The High Court has issued a six-month injunction restraining the authorities concerned from disconnecting electricity, gas and water connections to under-construction buildings in Dhaka.The order came...
 (9)-1769334246.webp "Extortion Worse Than Begging: Jamaat Ameer")
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer of Dr Shafiqur Rahman has stated that no one will be allowed to engage in extortion if the party comes to power.He made the remarks on Sunday (25 January) while addressing Jamaat...
 (5)-1769330795.webp "HC issues contempt rule against CEC for ignoring court order")
The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin for failing to comply with a court order.The ru...
Grameenphone has received formal confirmation of its eligibility to acquire the 700 MHz spectrum, marking the first-ever allocation of low-band frequency to a mobile operator in Bangladesh, according...
Jamaat alliance candidate for Dhaka-11 and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Sunday alleged that a level playing field has yet to be ensured for the upcoming 13th National Pa...
Bangladesh stock market began the week on a mixed note on Sunday, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) sliding in early trade while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains.During the first hal...
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said Bangladesh’s youth are fully prepared to take part in national policymaking, stressing the need to create more space and opportunities for them to c...
 (4)-1769271303.webp "Tasnim Jara promises ‘no service, no bill’ gas policy, open dashboard for Dhaka-9 residents")
Dhaka-9 independent candidate Tasnim Jara on Saturday unveiled her election manifesto, pledging to stop billing residents for undelivered gas and ensure local issues are tracked through a transparent...
The National Citizen Party (NCP) unveiled its election theme song on the streets of Shahbagh, with party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain leading the launch ceremony.Speaking at the event, Asif...
Hasan Molla, General Secretary of the Hazratpur Union unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Keraniganj, died on Saturday while undergoing treatment following a shooting incident, police co...
Hilsa, Bangladesh’s national fish, has been found contaminated with microplastics and cadmium, raising serious concerns for human health, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said Saturday."I...