A gleaming beacon of architecture and faith

Along the Barishal–Banaripara road, a gleaming white structure rises into view, immediately drawing the attention of travellers passing by.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Raise tobacco taxes to protect public health

Given that the country’s existing tobacco tax structure is inadequate to discourage tobacco use, anti-tobacco campaigners and economists have recommended increasing taxes to reduce the affordability of tobacco products and protect public health.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

NCP leaders join protest outside JS

Leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday joined families of those killed and injured in the July mass uprising in a sit-in protest in front of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban to realise their three demands.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Father recalls finding son among bullet-hit bodies at ICT-1

A retired madrasa teacher broke down in tears before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday as he recounted finding his 35-year-old son among rows of bullet-riddled bodies on a hospital floor after taking part in the July uprising.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Release Shahriar Kabir immediately

European and global civil society organisations have issued an urgent appeal to the prime minister of Bangladesh, calling for the immediate release of 75-year-old journalist, writer, freedom fighter, and human rights activist Shahriar Kabir.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

BNP’s Azam Khan joins cabinet

BNP Vice-Chairman Ahmed Azam Khan, also a lawmaker from the Tangail-8 constituency, was sworn in as a member of the cabinet yesterday.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Police roll out Eid safety guidelines

Bangladesh Police yesterday issued a comprehensive set of safety guidelines for travellers and transport operators to ensure smooth journeys during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Chinese vice foreign minister to pay visit April 2-3

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong will be visiting Bangladesh on April 2-3 2026 for the 14th Bangladesh-China Diplomatic Consultations.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Historic WWII airbase lies in ruins

The Hathazari Airfield, a World War II–era airbase in Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila and a site of historic importance, has been lying in a state of decay due to decades of neglect.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Postal ballots swing in Jamaat’s favour

Though the BNP won the February 12 national polls decisively, the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami performed stronger in postal ballots.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Ensure fuel supply for deep-sea fishing vessels

Deep-sea fishing operators have urged the government to ensure fuel supply to fishing vessels on a priority basis so that marine fish harvesting can continue smoothly.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Couple killed in motorcycle-pickup collision

A man and his wife were killed when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a pickup van on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Manikganj’s Shibaloy upazila yesterday.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Three incidents of rape reported in 3 districts

Three rape incidents have been reported across three districts over the last few days, according to reports from our correspondents.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

ACC sues 11, including five cops, over Tk 3.94cr graft

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 11 individuals, including five police officers, over allegations of embezzling over Tk 3.94 crore by creating fake ration cards at the police ration store in Jhalakathi Police Lines.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM

India considering Bangladesh’s request for additional diesel

Indian External Affairs Ministry says Sri Lanka, Maldives also seek fuel from them
12 March 2026, 22:25 PM

Women Journalists Network signs MoUs to combat harassment

Partnerships with Mahila Parishad and IPH to provide legal and psychological support
12 March 2026, 21:22 PM

Bangladesh Chhatra Union condemns inclusion of war crimes convicts in JS condolence motion

Student group says move betrays martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War
12 March 2026, 21:01 PM

Couple killed in motorcycle-pickup van collision in Manikganj

Husband dies on way to hospital, wife succumbs to injuries later
12 March 2026, 20:36 PM

DSCC removed dogs from DU campus despite animal welfare law, activists say

City corporation relocated vaccinated community dogs after sedating them, according to witnesses
12 March 2026, 19:59 PM

Wedding joy turns to mourning

Bride, groom among 13 killed as microbus collides with bus in Bagerhat
12 March 2026, 18:41 PM