Bangladesh ambassador presents credentials to Pope Leo XIV in Vatican

Nahida Sobhan highlights communal harmony and Rohingya support
23 May 2026, 15:01 PM

'Nothing left to feed them': Flood-hit haor farmers forced to sell cattle at a loss

Widespread crop losses leave livestock owners struggling to feed animals as prices collapse
23 May 2026, 13:20 PM

Unicef urges urgent action to curb rising violence against children in Bangladesh

Urges action to end impunity for those responsible for violence against children and women
23 May 2026, 10:20 AM

ACC leadership vacuum drags on

The search committee to form a new Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is unlikely to be constituted before the Eid holidays.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Eid travel to be comfortable despite challenges

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam yesterday expressed optimism that homebound people will have a comfortable and smooth journey ahead of this year’s Eid-ul-Azha.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

SC clears way for CCCI polls

The Supreme Court chamber judge on Thursday stayed a High Court order that had suspended the biennial election of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for six months.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Kazi Nazrul Islam University: A year on, sculpture repair still pending

The sculpture “Anjali Laho Mor” on Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University campus in Mymensingh, which was partially demolished about a year ago, has yet to be repaired.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

11 more die from measles, symptoms

Two more patients died of measles in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising the confirmed death toll this year from the disease to 85, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Debt clock ticks on Dhaka airport terminal

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) stares into a financial squeeze as it prepares to begin hefty loan repayments next month for the Dhaka airport’s third terminal -- a facility unlikely to generate revenue before early 2027.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Govt to pull out of $5.5b IMF loan deal

The government has decided to exit the existing $5.5 billion loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and move toward negotiating a new arrangement instead.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

77,432 Bangladeshis reach Saudi Arabia to perform hajj

A total of 77,432 Bangladeshi pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia through 199 pre-hajj flights to perform hajj this year.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Four Dhaka exits raise Eid travel fears

With four major entry and exit points of the capital already battered by ongoing construction work and incessant rain, transport operators and commuters fear the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha exodus could trigger severe traffic congestion.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Distressed NBFI depositors seek repayment by Dec

Depositors of six distressed non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) yesterday said that despite protests and a memorandum submitted earlier this month, they have yet to receive any formal communication from Bangladesh Bank or the finance ministry regarding the return of their long-frozen funds.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Kool-BSPA celebrates excellence in sports

Footballer Hamza Choudhury emerged as the biggest winner at the Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2025, sweeping three major accolades, including the coveted Sportsperson of the Year and Popular Choice Award, during a gala ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital yesterday.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Heavy rainfall raises early dengue risk

Excessive rainfall across Bangladesh is increasing the risk of an early dengue outbreak this year, prompting entomologists to call for immediate government action to eliminate mosquito breeding sources and strengthen public awareness campaigns.
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka Bar Association won’t defend accused in Ramisa murder case

The association said none of its members will provide legal support to Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter
22 May 2026, 22:32 PM

Tangail embankment work to start next fiscal year

Water resources minister says the project will help protect communities threatened by Jamuna River erosion
22 May 2026, 19:01 PM

Ramisa’s father says PM’s assurance gives him hope for justice

Abdul Hannan Mollah said he believes his daughter’s murder case will see a fair and speedy trial after the prime minister’s visit to their Pallabi home
22 May 2026, 17:01 PM

Aga Khan Academy Dhaka celebrates class of 2026

Held for the first time on campus in the Academy’s Commons, the ceremony honoured 35 students from the Class of 2026
22 May 2026, 15:00 PM

SC clears way for CCCI election on May 23

Chamber judge stays HC order halting polls; ministry directs neutral conduct
22 May 2026, 14:54 PM