The government is set to amend the anti-tobacco ordinance, withdrawing the ban on the production and sale of e-cigarettes, raising serious public health concerns.

While children battling measles and other life‑threatening illnesses struggle for intensive care at the overcrowded Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH), a newly built children’s hospital nearby has stood idle for three years -- paralysed by administrative indecision and delays in approving its staffing plan.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called on athletes not to affiliate themselves with any political party or group during their professional sporting careers, saying they should instead represent the country through sporting excellence.

Asks US for waiver of sanctions on Russian petroleum products; looks for supplies from India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Australia, America

The government is making urgent efforts to secure fertiliser, especially urea, from both regular and alternative sources to ensure food security and prevent any supply shortage after June amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

The additional import cost of fuel and liquefied natural gas due to the US-Israel war on Iran would require Tk 31,000 crore in subsidies between March and June, said Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku yesterday.

After a 10-month-old from Muksudpur died in Dhaka with measles-like symptoms, health officials moved to trace suspected cases

Speaking at a book launch in Dhaka, the police chief says every case needs time, evidence and due process to avoid grave mistakes

Message reaffirms solidarity amid growing fears over jobs, travel disruptions and the safety of migrant workers in the Gulf

Police and army officials moved in after crowds gathered at the site

He was arrested by detectives early today

Govt says artificial shortages were created by hoarders despite normal fuel supply and secured April consignments

He was handed over to police after being apprehended near Mirpur National Zoo yesterday

As of Jan 2026, Myanmar has verified 3.54 lakh Rohingya; repatriation delayed due to conflict

The winners — Sumaya Afrin Misti, Dr Shomik Maruf, and Fasbeer Eskander — were honoured for their innovation, leadership, and commitment to driving social change in Bangladesh.

Mobile court finds large stock without valid documents during drive in Kalihati

Hearing deferred as case dockets remain with another court for related proceedings

Doctors confirm severe leg fracture; shifted to Nitor for treatment

Upon verification, BMU authorities found no record of such an appointment and concluded that the document was forged

Three patients discharged as hospital continues isolation treatment; no deaths reported