Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is heading to Malaysia this afternoon for his first foreign trip since assuming office, followed by a visit to China, with a view to striking broader economic partnerships, attracting investment and enhancing regional cooperation.

The Election Commission has proposed tougher rules in its draft code of conduct for upcoming local government elections, introducing provisions to disqualify candidates for serious breaches, shorten campaign duration, regulate social media activity, and restrict the use of sound systems.

Around 20,000 residents of several villages in Kurigram Sadar upazila have been suffering for nearly a month since a dilapidated bridge collapsed in the Sitaijhar area of Panchgachhi union, disrupting local connectivity.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen has said Bangladeshis can never go wrong in the long run by betting on the United States.

US envoy urges Bangladesh at meeting with foreign minister

Supreme Court Reporters Forum elects new executive committee

More than 22,000 NIDs already printed and dispatched

Police say a combing operation is underway to arrest the remaining participants of the procession

Court orders detention of Swechchhasebak Dal leader accused of raping 10-year-old girl

Plans also underway for a new Dhaka–Khulna service, says Rabiul Alam

Rezanur Islam sent to jail over Cyber Security Act case linked to report on state minister

River has risen 38cm in 24 hours, inundating chars and cropland

New cases come two days after 65 workers fell ill; probe underway as water samples sent for testing

Three-day cultural showcase highlights traditions, handicrafts of Sylhet’s indigenous communities

Tarique will leave for Malaysia tomorrow and for China on Monday afternoon

Ekushey Padak-winning poet, writer, and editor Al Mujahidi passed away while undergoing treatment at United Hospital in Dhaka yesterday. He was 83.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to take steps to rename two unions in Bogura’s Mokamtala upazila following controversy over names that match those of the two sons of State Minister for LGRD Mir Shahe Alam.

The Border Guard Bangladesh yesterday said it thwarted separate attempts by India’s Border Security Force to push seven people into Bangladesh through border points in Meherpur and Lalmonirhat.

After nearly two years of slowdown following the 2024 political changeover, Bangladesh is looking for a fresh boost in Chinese investment and infrastructure financing as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prepares for his first official visit to China from June 23–26.

Police Headquarters has issued a nationwide alert over fears of possible clashes between Awami League activists and members of other political parties, centred on the party’s founding anniversary on June 23.