EC to release final voter list on May 14

Draft roll on April 20; corrections, transfers and deletions due by May 3
12 April 2026, 13:02 PM

Meghna choked by water hyacinth, river transport in Narsingdi grinds to a halt

Travel time doubles as waterway clogged, leaving char residents struggling for essentials
12 April 2026, 13:01 PM

Unity restored as Chattogram's DC Hill set for Pahela Baishakh celebrations

Joint celebration follows last year’s disruption; mask-making workshop adds colour to Shobhajatra
12 April 2026, 12:46 PM

Phool Biju begins with floral rituals across hill tracts

Chakma and Tanchangya communities gather at dawn to float flowers, seeking renewal, forgiveness and harmony
12 April 2026, 10:14 AM

Dhaka seeks collective global efforts to tackle energy crisis

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has called for collective global action to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, warning that its impacts will persist beyond any short-term ceasefire and pose long-term risks to economies and multilateral cooperation.
12 April 2026, 07:40 AM

A school born of hope

Children living in the shoals (char) along the Teesta and Dharla rivers in Lalmonirhat are often deprived of quality education due to remoteness and poor communication with the mainland.
12 April 2026, 07:22 AM

Dhaka condemns Israel strikes in Lebanon that killed Bangladeshi

Bangladesh has condemned the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon that resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including Bangladeshi migrant worker Dipali Begum.
12 April 2026, 04:05 AM

Measles vaccines: Drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities

The government launches a special measles-rubella vaccination drive in Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Mymensingh, and Barishal city corporations today amid a surge in measles cases and deaths.
12 April 2026, 04:03 AM

‘Ties with India, China not zero‑sum’

Bangladesh’s relationship with India or China is not a zero-sum game, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said, assuring that any concerns India may have in this regard should be put to rest.
12 April 2026, 03:54 AM

Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital

Parvin Begum came to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) along with one of her ailing relatives who needed treatment there. However, she suddenly felt dizzy, collapsed and became critically ill.
12 April 2026, 03:48 AM

Dovish budget in the works

The government is preparing a Tk 927,000 crore budget for fiscal 2026-27, up about 18 percent from this year, as it looks to implement its electoral pledges, partially roll out the Pay Commission recommendations, and shield the economy from the fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
12 April 2026, 03:39 AM

Bank Resolution Act, 2026: Doors open for ex‑owners to reclaim banks

The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026, paves the way for former owners to regain control of merging banks under relatively easy terms, a move seen as a reversal of the interim government’s banking reform.
12 April 2026, 03:21 AM

Veteran journalist ASM Habibullah no more

He had been suffering from old age complications for long
11 April 2026, 23:54 PM

Ties with India, China not zero‑sum, Khalilur tells Indian media

The foreign minister says any concerns India may have in this regard should be put to rest
11 April 2026, 22:05 PM

Centuries-old Lai Haraoba festival concludes with faith and culture

Artists, researchers and cultural figures from home and abroad took part in the event
11 April 2026, 22:00 PM

Doctor alleges Tk 5 lakh extortion attempt at Shyamoli hospital

Man identifying as Jubo Dal activist involved
11 April 2026, 18:14 PM

Relief minister falls ill at Saidpur Airport, flown to Dhaka

Minister admitted to Dhaka's Evercare Hospital after receiving initial treatment at CMH Saidpur
11 April 2026, 17:18 PM

Teacher absenteeism cripples primary education in Hatiya

Inspections find empty classrooms, poor oversight and falling attendance across island schools
11 April 2026, 16:33 PM

Bangladesh condemns Israeli attacks in Lebanon, death of Bangladeshi worker

Dhaka pledges repatriation of victim’s remains as embassy stays in touch with family
11 April 2026, 13:48 PM

Akbar Hossain resigns as press minister in London

Cites personal and family grounds; denies other factors behind decision
11 April 2026, 13:28 PM