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Govt may examine the allegations that predate presidency
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Woman killed, 40 injured in clash over ownership of char land in Cumilla
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Inclusivity, security, and artistic freedom
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Inflation hits businesses across board

Persistent inflation is eroding consumer spending power and affecting businesses across the board, according to a study by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

People will resist obstruction to pledge rollout

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said the people of the nation will resist any attempt to obstruct the implementation of the government’s election pledges.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Culture of fear returning to univs

The unity behind the July uprising is eroding as repression returns to public universities in new forms, leaving campuses divided and dimming the dream of a fear-free learning environment, the University Teachers’ Network said yesterday.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Mirpur shrine attack: An assault on religious diversity

A case was filed yesterday over the attack on the historic Hazrat Shah Ali shrine in Mirpur and devotees by a mob.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Probe those responsible for measles deaths

Speakers at a discussion yesterday called for urgent measures to prevent further deaths from the ongoing measles outbreak, which has already claimed more than 450 lives.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Waterlogging in Ctg to be solved by year‑end

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that Chattogram’s chronic waterlogging crisis will have “a major, visible solution” by the end of this year.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

A life’s worth Tk 200?

A woman died at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal as her oxygen supply was removed to help another patient whose family had paid Tk 200 to a trolley man, alleges the family.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Save our school from Dharla erosion’

Students of Kadamtala Government Primary School in Kurigram Sadar upazila formed a human chain yesterday, demanding prompt and sustainable measures to save their school, homes and croplands in Kadamtala from erosion by the Dharla river.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Body of missing child recovered beside home in Rajshahi

Family claims four-year-old was killed; police investigating
16 May 2026, 22:54 PM

Mirpur shrine attack: Members of Jamaat, affiliated bodies named in case

Devotee alleges assault, vandalism and theft during night prayers
16 May 2026, 22:13 PM

Protest will continue if 16 ordinances not implemented: Jamaat chief

Opposition leader says ignoring referendum verdict insults people
16 May 2026, 20:36 PM

​96 sacks of govt rice recovered from Jamaat leader's house in Noakhali

Accused Abdus Samad, ward 9 Jamaat ameer, claims rice belonged to brother
16 May 2026, 20:29 PM

Sudanese PM meets Shahabuddin in London

The Sudanese leader commends president’s prudent leadership during Bangladesh's recent critical times
16 May 2026, 20:19 PM
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Two brothers drown in Teesta river in Lalmonirhat

Rescue attempts fail as locals cite riverbed changes from sand extraction
16 May 2026, 20:01 PM

TIB condemns attack on Shah Ali Shrine, urges exemplary punishment, fair probe

Asks Jamaat‑e‑Islami and Islamist parties to clarify stance on diversity and independence spirit
16 May 2026, 19:42 PM
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‘From today, let our only mission be nation-building and state reconstruction’

Says Tarique Rahman after inaugurating the re-excavation of historic Khorddo Khal canal in Chandpur
16 May 2026, 18:42 PM

Women falling behind in politics despite the spirit of July: Speakers

Reserved seat MPs and representatives are merely holding ornamental positions
16 May 2026, 18:30 PM