Ex-DGFI official Afzal Naser remanded again in Paltan killing case

Fresh details emerge over multiple allegations
8 April 2026, 19:03 PM

‘Baaper Doa Human Rights Commission’: Hasnat slams govt over NHRC

NCP MP says rights body cannot be trusted to impartially review July uprising-related actions unless its independence is ensured first
8 April 2026, 18:52 PM

‘Agreed to remain in close touch’: Jaishankar writes after meeting Khalilur

Bangladesh foreign minister also scheduled to hold meetings with Indian commerce minister and petroleum minister
8 April 2026, 17:04 PM

13 countries warn Bangladeshis seeking visas against fake documents, unauthorised agents

In a joint advisory, the Western missions urged applicants to follow official procedures only
8 April 2026, 16:45 PM
8 April 2026, 16:27 PM

Biman gets new leadership as Kaizer Sohail named MD, CEO

Syed Moin Uddin Ahmed joining as deputy managing director
8 April 2026, 16:09 PM

India mulls reptile river guards on Bangladesh border

Senior Border Security Force officer Manoj Barnwal told AFP that "the use of reptiles" was discussed in a February meeting with the Home Ministry
8 April 2026, 16:02 PM

Suspected measles deaths at RMCH rise to 46 as three more die in 24 hours

452 suspected measles cases admitted to RMCH so far this year
8 April 2026, 15:43 PM

Fuel pump queues trigger gridlock on Sarishabari–Tarakandi highway

A severe traffic congestion has left commuters stranded on the Sarishabari–Tarakandi highway since this morning, as a surge of vehicles—mostly motorcycles—queued for fuel at a filling station along the road.
8 April 2026, 14:53 PM

ICU crisis at RMCH claims 229 lives in March; 91 of them children

Dozens of children die waiting as measles, pneumonia cases overwhelm limited facilities
8 April 2026, 12:23 PM

Bangladeshi shot dead by BSF along Lalmonirhat border

BGB official confirms killing; body now at Indian hospital
8 April 2026, 12:12 PM

Air chief calls on PM

The air chief met the premier at the Prime Minister's Office in the parliament secretariat this morning
8 April 2026, 11:36 AM

Humayun Zahir’s death anniversary today

On this day in 1993, the entrepreneur, industrialist, and philanthropist passed away
8 April 2026, 03:57 AM

SC Secretariat vital for judicial independence

The High Court has observed that the establishment of an independent and separate secretariat under the Supreme Court is necessary to ensure the judiciary’s autonomy and integrity.
8 April 2026, 03:47 AM

1972 Constitution not to blame for authoritarian rule

The Constitution of 1972 was not responsible for authoritarian rule, lack of accountability, or arbitrariness in past years; rather, it was repeatedly misused by those in power, said constitutional expert Dr Shahdeen Malik yesterday.
8 April 2026, 03:09 AM

Jet fuel price for domestic flights now Tk 227/litre

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) yesterday raised the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) for domestic and international flights amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
8 April 2026, 03:06 AM

Measles Outbreak: Parents keep vigil thru restless nights

Sonia Akhter was trying to cool down her nine-month-old daughter, Tasnia, who seemed restless with measles and fever at the dedicated measles ward of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in the capital.
8 April 2026, 03:02 AM

Families must be told within 12 hours of arrest

Parliament yesterday passed 14 bills, including the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which makes it mandatory to inform the family within 12 hours of arresting a person.
8 April 2026, 02:57 AM

Dhaka to push for stronger ties with Delhi

Bangladesh will emphasise stability and continuous development of bilateral relations based on dignity, mutual trust, and shared interests during Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s visit to India, the foreign ministry said yesterday.
8 April 2026, 02:55 AM

Reform stalemate: BNP, Jamaat in ‘back-channel dialogue’

While treasury and opposition lawmakers clash on the parliament floor over the July charter implementation order, the two sides are also holding back-channel talks outside the assembly hall to end the stalemate.
8 April 2026, 02:52 AM