Measles outbreak: Record 1,415 kids hospitalised in a day
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‘Energy overhaul needed as cheap gas era ending’
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World hepatitis day: One in five Rohingyas has hep C
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32 ex-DCs sent on forced retirement
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Martyr of July uprising: Son they never got to bury
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Code of conduct for MPs ever elusive
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Education, sports should go hand in hand
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Balance criticism with govt’s progress
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Nesarabad in Pirojpur / Hog plum gains ground in guava country
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Upazila Hq relocation / Fatikchhari blockade brings traffic to halt
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Nilsagar Express derailment in Bogura: Train services resume after 22 hours
Assistant station master suspended; speed restrictions remain as investigations continue
19 March 2026, 15:32 PM
Festive rush fuels spike in fragrance and prayer accessories sales
Brisk last-minute Eid shopping in Dhaka drives rising demand and higher prices
19 March 2026, 14:54 PM
Gun attack on family in Khulna leaves 4 injured
Attack linked to personal dispute, say police
19 March 2026, 14:26 PM
Tangail sarees draw Eid shoppers with designs and comfort
Traditional handloom sarees remain a festival favourite as buyers flock to markets
19 March 2026, 14:25 PM
President, PM to join central Eid prayers at National Eidgah at 8:30am
Around 40,000 worshippers expected as authorities complete preparations and tighten security
19 March 2026, 14:20 PM
DMP rolls out tight security, traffic curbs for National Eidgah congregation
Multiple checkpoints, surveillance and diversions planned as thousands expected for central Eid prayers
19 March 2026, 13:58 PM
Fire kills 2 at Ctg shopping mall
Firefighters rescue three after fire erupts on fourth floor of KB Arcade Plaza
19 March 2026, 13:41 PM
Worker exodus slows highways as 833 more factories close in Gazipur
Intermittent rainfall throughout last night compounds the situation
19 March 2026, 13:07 PM
Jamaat urges action over Eid travel 'mismanagement', 'fare irregularities'
Party cites safety lapses, overcharging and extortion amid rising passenger pressure
19 March 2026, 12:57 PM
Bangladesh raises alarm over seafarers’ safety amid escalating Middle East conflict
Dhaka calls for lawful navigation and diplomacy as Strait of Hormuz tensions intensify
19 March 2026, 12:40 PM
Ramadan lull brings Lawachara back to life as wildlife reclaims forest
Sharp drop in visitors and noise gives wildlife a rare respite; experts propose limited tourism to protect biodiversity
19 March 2026, 12:11 PM
22km congestion on Dhaka–Tangail highway; Dhaka–Aricha and Padma routes smooth
Overnight slow movement near Jamuna Bridge eases by morning, while Savar stretch remains congestion-free
19 March 2026, 11:34 AM
Sadarghat accident: Two probe bodies formed, permits of two launches cancelled
Families to receive compensation, minister says; legal action promised against those responsible
19 March 2026, 11:03 AM
Rohingya food aid to be slashed from next month
The World Food Programme (WFP) is set to slash food aid for the Rohingya in Bangladesh due to a significant funding shortfall amid crises in various parts of the world.
19 March 2026, 01:55 AM
Karwan Bazar: Extortion, weak sales double blow for footpath vendors
While rows of colourful clothes in makeshift stalls along the busy footpath beside the BMTC building remain untouched despite Eid approaching, vendors in the capital’s Karwan Bazar are grappling with low profits and the continued burden of extortion payments.
19 March 2026, 01:51 AM
Drive against extortionists after Eid
Police are preparing fresh lists of extortionists, armed criminals and other notorious offenders, with a drive expected to begin just after Eid amid growing allegations.
19 March 2026, 01:48 AM
War On Iran: Another Bangladeshi killed in ME
Another Bangladeshi migrant worker has died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile strike in Saudi Arabia, raising the death toll of Bangladeshis from the Middle East war to five.
19 March 2026, 01:46 AM
Fuel supply holds steady despite import concerns
The government will not be increasing the fuel supply beyond the existing amount, as it needs this month’s stock to finish while it explores alternative options for next month’s consignments.
19 March 2026, 01:43 AM
IMF staff report: Educated youth return to farms as job market falters
Unemployed youth are finding an unlikely ally in the soil -- turning, once more, to agriculture for survival.
19 March 2026, 01:23 AM
Eid journey largely smooth
Holidaymakers heading home for Eid-ul-Fitr have, for the most part, travelled on smoother roads and steady waterways -- though rail disruptions cast a shadow over journeys to the north.
19 March 2026, 01:09 AM