India pushes into Bangladesh over 2,000 people since May
The number of people that India has pushed into Bangladesh since May has exceeded 2,000 with 27 people newly pushed into the country on Thursday.
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Bangladesh keeps fuel prices unchanged for August
The government has kept unchanged the prices of diesel, kerosene, petrol and octane at Tk 102 per litre, Taka 114 per litre, Taka 118 per litre and Tk 122 per litre respectively for the month of August under the automatic fuel pricing formula.
HC to rule Sunday on plea to remove images of Uttara plane crash victims
The High Court will give its order on Sunday on a petition seeking the removal of images and videos of the victims of the July 21 fighter jet crash at a building of the Milestone School and College in Uttara.
Army major held over training AL people: AHQ聽
The Bangladesh Army on Thursday said that they had taken major Sadikul Islam Sadek into custody over the allegation of training Awami League men, adding that they would take necessary actions if Sadek was found guilty in the investigation.
Netherlands cricket team set to tour Bangladesh
The Netherlands national cricket team is set to tour Bangladesh for a three-match T20 series this month, sources within the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday.
Nepal to host Women鈥檚 T20 WC Qualifier
Nepal have been announced as the host for the ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier, confirmed the International Cricket Council on Thursday.
Polls date to be announced within a few days: Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh interim government law adviser Asif Nazrul on Thursday said that the date for the next national election would be announced within a few days...
Jago July 2025 Tennis Tournament begins Friday
In celebration of July Mass Uprising Day, the Bangladesh Tennis Federation is organising the 鈥楯ago July 2025 Tennis Tournament鈥� with the sponsorship of M and J Group, which begins today at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna.
India pushes 17 people into Bangladesh through Panchagarh borders
India鈥檚 Border Security Force pushed 17 individuals into Bangladesh through two border points in Panchagarh early Thursday.
Jamaat to sue interim govt, NCC if July Charter lacks legal basis
While speaking to journalists during lunch break amid the ongoing dialogue with the National Consensus Commission on Thursday, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami鈥檚 nayeb-e-amir Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said that political party representatives spent times and worked hard to shape the July Charter...
Advisers鈥� council okays 鈥楲ocal Government (City Corporation) (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2025鈥�
The Council of Advisers on Thursday approved in principle the draft of the 鈥楲ocal Government (City Corporation) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025鈥�.
Met Office predicts heavy rains likely in 3 divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and moderate rains in other parts of the country in 24 hours from 9:00am on Thursday...
JCD leader dies at DMCH after being stabbed in Rangpur
A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Wednesday night, eight days after he was stabbed allegedly by a relative over a land-related dispute in Kaunia upazila of Rangpur...
Govt withdraws 102 assistant commissioners (land)
The interim government of Bangladesh has withdrawn 102 officers of the 37th BCS batch who were serving as assistant commissioners (land) in different regions...
Landlord beaten to death for claiming BNP office rent
A landlord was beaten to death allegedly by local activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in Narayanganj鈥檚 Araihazar upazila on Wednesday following a dispute over rent payment for a party office.
Rabindra University holds demonstration on highway demanding DPP approval
Teachers, employees and students of the Rabindra University, Bangladesh protested on the highway, demanding early approval and full implementation of the development project proposal for the construction of a permanent campus of the university, at Shahzadpur in Sirajganj on Wednesday...
Speakers call for collaborative actions
Security agency officials and policymakers at a discussion on Wednesday reaffirmed Bangladesh鈥檚 commitment to combat human trafficking, recognising it as a grave violation of human rights and a serious form of organised crime...
BMU, ICESCO hold meeting on academic鈥搕echnical collaboration
A meeting on academic鈥搕echnical collaboration between the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation and the Bangladesh Medical University held at the conference room of the Super Specialised Hospital of the BMU in Dhaka on Tuesday...
Immediate action plan to prevent dengue outbreak suggested
A workshop titled Developing Immediate Action Plan to Prevent Dengue Outbreak in Bangladesh was held at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka on Wednesday...
BAU researchers identifies 25 highly hazardous pesticides
A team of researchers from the department of entomology at Bangladesh Agricultural University, led by Professor Gopal Das, has identified 25 highly hazardous pesticides currently registered in the country...
Conspiracy hatched, reform process interrupted: NCP
National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam at a rally on Wednesday said that conspiracies were hatched and the reform process was interrupted in the past one year going against the dream of building a new Bangladesh...
Tarique warns govt against missteps, democratic backslide
Acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Tarique Rahman on Wednesday warned that any wrong decision by the interim government could put the country鈥檚 democratic journey at serious risk and open the door to the rise of fascism, extremism and radicalism...
3rd-round tariff talks enter 2nd day
The third round of tariff talks of Bangladesh with the United States entered the second day on Wednesday, just one day before a steep 35 per cent tariff on Bangladeshi exports to the US market comes into effect...
Parties divided over ways of July Charter implementation
Major political parties were divided on Wednesday over the procedures of implementation of the the July National Charter 2025...
TOAB demands revision of tour operator rules
Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh on Wednesday demanded revision of the Bangladesh Tour Operators and Tour Guides (Registration and Operation) Rules, 2024...
Handa (BD) to invest $41.33m in BEPZA EZ
Handa (Bangladesh) Garments Company Limited, a Chinese apparel manufacturer, is set to invest $41.33 million in BEPZA Economic Zone located at Mirsarai in Chattogram, said a press release...
ICB hosts innovation showcasing prog
Investment Corporation of Bangladesh on Tuesday hosted a programme titled 鈥業nnovation Showcasing and Selection of Best Innovative Initiative鈥� at its head office, said a press release...
Smart water, secure food
IN A sunlit classroom at Bangladesh Agricultural University, final-year students gather around a miniature canal model, tracing the path of water as it flows towards a simulated paddy field. It may seem like a simple academic exercise, but for these young engineers-in-training, it symbolises a quiet revolution. This is where Bangladesh鈥檚 future is being engineered...
No VAT on food items
BANGLADESH may be far from achieving equality and its social stratification is so stark that a university student, a rickshaw puller, a street vendor and a day labourer are put in the same bracket on one count. They largely skip meals. They are forced to skip meals, especially breakfast...
Why it could hurt women
PROPORTIONAL representation is often praised for making electoral systems fairer. It can ensure more accurate vote-to-seat ratios, greater inclusion of small parties, better minority representation, and coalition-based governance that reflects diverse voices. However, it also comes with serious risks 鈥� policy gridlock, coalition instability, empowerment of extreme factions, and weakened accountability...