33 senior cops sent into forced retirement

The government has sent 33 senior police officials, including 14 deputy inspector generals (DIGs), 18 additional DIGs, and a superintendent of police, on forced retirement “in public interest”.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

A fruit market afloat on Rangamati waters

The floating fruit market at Banarupa Samata Ghat in Rangamati town has become a vibrant trading hub, drawing hundreds of local growers and wholesale buyers twice a week during the peak harvest season.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Two held over assault, forced cheque signing

Two people were arrested yesterday in Barishal in connection with the alleged assault of a real estate company’s managing director and coercing him into signing a cheque and several stamp papers.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka reaffirms commitment to safe migration

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam yesterday reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to the implementation of the “Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration” as a GCM (Global Compact for Migration) champion country.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Government to fix learning standards in pry schools

The government plans to introduce minimum learning standards for students from class one to class five across government primary, private, and English-medium schools, while allowing each stream to retain its distinct identity.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

2 men sentenced to life for raping woman, mother

A Feni court yesterday sentenced two men to life imprisonment and another to 10 years in prison for raping a woman and her mother in Daganbhuiyan upazila in 2018.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

7 more die with measles-like symptoms

Seven patients died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 738 this year.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt asks pry schools to keep Zia, Khaleda, Tarique books

All government primary schools have been asked to keep three books -- two on late president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, and one written by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt plans to observe July 18, 24 separately

The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs is planning to separately observe “Private University Resistance Day” on July 18 and “Madrasa Student Resistance Day” on July 24 to mark the July uprising.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

ICT probe into AL ongoing

The investigation into the Awami League over allegations of committing crimes against humanity is currently ongoing, Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal said yesterday.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Road crashes claim 438 lives last month: RSF

At least 438 people were killed and 561 injured in 472 road accidents across Bangladesh in June, according to a report released by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

No PM photos on govt banners, festoons

The Cabinet Division has banned the use of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s photograph on banners, festoons and billboards prepared for government events.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

BNP shifts focus to organisational shake-up

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders to restore organisational momentum and strengthen its affiliated bodies as the opposition 11-party alliance steps up street programmes against the BNP-led government.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh reaffirms support for diplomacy in Middle East

Foreign minister meets Iranian envoy; conveys condolences over Khamenei’s death
5 July 2026, 19:58 PM

Abul Quasem Fazlul Haq, writer and academic, passes away

Former DU professor and Bangla Academy president passed away at National Heart Foundation, family says
5 July 2026, 17:01 PM

PM asks guard regiment to balance his security with public access

Security should not distance PM from people, says Tarique
5 July 2026, 16:13 PM

Two buildings of 139-year-old school in dire state in Benapole

With both academic buildings declared unsafe, 357 students now attend classes in corridors as authorities await funding for new building
5 July 2026, 15:08 PM

Negligence found as 100 Jamalpur HSC candidates receive wrong question papers

Affected candidates wouldn't suffer, says head of inquiry committee
5 July 2026, 11:25 AM

Govt asks primary schools to keep Zia, Khaleda, Tarique books

All government primary schools have been asked to keep three books -- two on late president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, and one written by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Waste-to-Energy: Scrap Aminbazar plant project

Environmental organisations yesterday urged the government to scrap the proposed Tk 5,745-crore North Dhaka 42.5-megawatt waste-to-energy (WtE) project in Aminbazar, alleging that it would impose a heavy financial burden, worsen air pollution, and undermine sustainable waste management.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM