Sabotage case filed against 54 over toxic contamination of water supply at Jungle Salimpur police outpost
The SP said three police constables fell temporarily ill after washing their hands and faces with the water.
Bangladesh
CNG station owners withdraw July 30 nationwide shutdown
The Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association has withdrawn its planned nationwide shutdown of CNG stations scheduled for July 30. Under the association's latest decision, all CNG filling stations across the country will remain…
Presidential election to be held on time: Fakhrul
The presidential election will be held on time and candidates for the post will be nominated according to the party’s decision, LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Monday. He made the remarks while responding to journalists' questions after inaug…
Shapla Chattar case: Tribunal issues arrest warrants for Hasina, others
On May 5, 2013, Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh held a rally at Shapla Chattar in Motijheel to press its 13-point demands Details
Bangladesh excited for next tours as Joty sets lofty goal
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty is already looking forward to upcoming tours of Australia, New Zealand and England as the team readies their focus to the upcoming Asian Games in Japan Details
Gold price up Tk2,216 per bhori, 22-karat rate climbs to Tk2,23,074
According to Bajus, gold prices have been revised 95 times in the country so far in 2026; increased on 46 occasions, decreased 48 times, and adjusted once over VAT.
Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No. 3
All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain in shelter until further notice.
Dhaka air quality remains moderate Monday morning
Dhaka's air quality remained moderate on Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 79. The capital ranked 18th among the world's most polluted cities at 8:10 am, according to the AQI scale, while its air quality was classified as "moderate." Pakistan’…
Oil down more than 5% on renewed hopes for US-Iran deal
Oil prices fell on Monday amid a pause in strikes between the US and Iran, boosting hopes for a return to a ceasefire and new talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The United States held fire over the weekend after 13 days of attacks on Iran, with Washingto…
Rich diversity of Bangladeshi mangoes showcased in Kathmandu
At the festival hall, different varieties of late-season mangoes from Rajshahi like Fazli, Amrapali, Bari-4, Katimon, Gauramoti, Ashina etc. were displayed for visitors.
Padma Bridge rail link records highest monthly ridership
Figures released this week show the highest monthly passenger volume since the link opened. The total has not been independently confirmed.
Biman Bangladesh resumes direct flights to Japan's Narita after year-long pause
The Bangladeshi government expressed expectations that restarting the direct link will strengthen bilateral trade, investment, education, and people-to-people ties between Bangladesh and Japan, opening new avenues for economic cooperation
How FDI minded are we?
Given the current state of the economy, there is no doubt that we badly need FDI coming into Bangladesh. It appears that the new Government is also very sincere in this matter with visible efforts. Going by the sound-bytes so far, it seems the Government is…
Notun Kuri Sports to conclude Monday with grand finale
The inaugural edition of Notun Kuri Sports 2025-26, one of the country's largest grassroots sporting events featuring the participation of more than 1 lakh children and teenagers from across Bangladesh, will conclude on Monday with a grand closing and prize-gi…
Sooryavanshi's 81 steers India to Zimbabwe T20 series sweep
Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his second half century in four days for India, who beat Zimbabwe by 35 runs on Sunday for a 3-0 Twenty20 international series sweep Details
NBR banks on tobacco, high-value litigations to boost revenue by 47%
To curb tax evasion, NBR is considering QR codes on cigarette packs and AI cameras in tobacco factories, according to an NBR official.
Pedestrian killed as bus ploughs into Kurmitola Hospital compound
The driver of a Poristhan Paribahan bus lost control while pulling over to drop off passengers in the Kurmitola area Details
Health minister visits Tala Health Complex, promises upgrade to 100-bed hospital
During the visit, he met patients, inspected the hospital and discussed healthcare services and development plans with residents and officials Details
Jamaat calls for urgent action to ease gas crisis
Party blames mismanagement and illegal connections for shortages, calls for new gas exploration and increased LNG imports Details
Additional $421b needed by fy2030 to advance SDGs
New assessment highlights a major financing gap, calling for stronger domestic resources, private investment and global partnerships Details
Trump faces midterm reckoning with 100 days to US vote
Democrats favored to regain House majority Senate race expected to remain fiercely competitive Trump faces weak approval before midterms Details
PM: Govt committed to building modern, technology-driven army
Prime minister stresses defence modernisation, cyber capability and merit-based leadership to meet evolving security challenges Details
Man to die for killing elderly woman in Narayanganj
Judge Md Abu Shamim Azad of the Narayanganj District and Sessions Judge Court delivered the verdict Details
Complaint lodged with ICT against 28 cultural figures over July uprising killings
The organisation said it sought an impartial, transparent and lawful ICT investigation into the allegations Details