Jamaat to focus on public demands, national issues: Shafiqur
Jamaat vows
No new clinics, private practice within 1km of govt hospitals: DGHS
DGHS directs divisional directors, civil surgeons, and upazila health and family planning officers to take necessary steps to implement decision
Litton sees Asian Games as rare chance to chase bigger dream
Bangladesh won the men
Seven police officers transferred; new OCs appointed in Gulshan, Banani
Transferred officers asked to hand over charge by October 3
He was due home in December. His family now awaits his body.
Bangladesh Navy member Troman Khisa died from electrocution while serving on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Water transport fares raised by 7.54% after fuel price hike
Minimum fare raised to Tk 35 from Tk 32; minister calls hike
Labour Party demands voting rights for expats in local polls
Calls for postal voting, NID linkage and pilot project before nationwide rollout
Bangladesh Bank allows cross-border trade settlement in Taka
For import transactions, credits to Taka vostro accounts may arise from payments made by importers
Govt appoints Indonesian firm to operate BPC
The government will pay nearly Tk 1,950 crore to the Indonesian company for the job
Indonesian, French Rafales jets conduct refuelling exercise
Metro rail cabin door opens mid-journey; services suspended for 26 minutes
Passenger pressure in women
PT PAL prepares upgrades for aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi
Kolkata hotel closures leave Bangladeshi visitors scrambling for safe stays
A sweeping post-fire inspection has shut hundreds of hotels and guesthouses, pushing up accommodation costs
Indonesia strengthen maritime cooperation with China
Indonesia pitches marine tourism potential to investors in Monaco
Bangladesh could get single digital ID for public services: PM
Bangladesh has already begun developing its system and plans to roll it out within the next 18 to 24 months, Asad told The Daily Star
North Korea's Ri breaks women's weightlifting world record
Ri is attempting to become only the fourth lifter, and first woman, to win three Asian Games weightlifting golds.
2 agriculture officials transferred amid fertiliser distribution chaos in Kurigram
Farmers say transfers alone will not solve the crisis, demand adequate fertiliser supply and withdrawal of case against protesters
Indonesia calls for stronger RCEP cooperation, utilization
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman have attended a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for world leaders attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Alcaraz quizzes Zverev about US Open championship point
Alexander Zverev has revealed to rival Carlos Alcaraz what was going through his head as he served for the US Open title in New York earlier this month
ADB approves $200m loan for Dhaka power distribution upgrade
The project will install 1,150 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of new transformer capacity across 52 substations and raise capacity at 12 existing substations by 115 MVA
MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'
Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee Don't forget this is a man's game while refusing to release her from a handshake, the Major League Soccer club said Tuesday.
I didn't try to leave Napoli, says De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne has claimed he did not attempt to push through an exit from Napoli in the summer transfer window.
New laws weaken human rights safeguards, says HRW
Says US should maintain its sanctions on SRB renamed from RAB
Tarique, UN refugee chief discuss sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh seeks stronger global efforts to facilitate safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar
Meta acts against 3.7 mn scammers' accounts with Singapore police help
The social media giant said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has been helping Meta's investigators identify and dismantle entire ecosystems of scammers through an information-sharing collaboration in place over the past two years.
Tarique, Erdogan discuss expanding Bangladesh-T
The two leaders discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in various sectors
Milne returns to New Zealand squad for India T20 series
New Zealand speedster Adam Milne will return to the Black Cap's T20 squad for next month's home series against India after more than a year out of international cricket, coach Rob Walter said Wednesday.
In UN farewell, Macron denounces Trump's Gaza diplomacy as spectacle of shame
France's President Emmanuel Macron yesterday dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims of having secured peace in Gaza, saying not a single humanitarian corridor had been reopened in the enclave despite the proclaimed peace.
Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but reveals fresh talks
President Donald Trump revealed that US and Iranian officials held talks yesterday for the first time in months, even as he told the United Nations he was still deciding whether to annihilate Iran.
ADB cuts Bangladesh growth forecast to 4% for FY27
Unreliable energy supplies, logistics constraints and lengthy regulatory and approval procedures are further dampening investment demand
Belarus seeks stronger economicties and cooperation with Indonesia
Basarnas finds bodies trapped in sunken Virgo 8 passenger cabins
EU leaders to visit Indonesia for IEU-CEPA talks: Airlangga
Federations question Infantino reform pledge, demand deeper FIFA overhaul
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to review the governing body's decision-making processes has failed to ease concerns among several member associations, with football officials in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Wales saying the reforms do not address deeper leadership issues.
Jacks takes five and hits unbeaten 46 as England crush Sri Lanka
Will Jacks took a career-best 5-22 and scored an unbeaten 46 to guide England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
'Tebas discrediting and attacking Real Madrid': Los Blancos call for new LaLiga president
Real Madrid want a new LaLiga president in light of what they called intolerable comments from incumbent Javier Tebas, who said earlier on Tuesday that claims of officiating bias against the club belonged to another galaxy.
Woman gets life for killing 3-year-old girl in Jhenaidah
Three-and-a-half-year-old Saima Akter Saba died on December 3, 2025. Shantana was their neighbour.
Child, woman die as boat carrying Rohingya refugees sinks off Teknaf
16 people were rescued and another woman remains missing
Mbappe misses France training with illness ahead of Nations League games
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures, the French Football Federation (FFF) said.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing conspiracy by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
Woman run over by DNCC garbage truck in Dhaka's Korail
Victim was collecting scrap near STS
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) vice-president Fahad Karim said,
India renews call for 'forward-looking' relations with Bangladesh
MEA says outstanding issues can be addressed through existing bilateral mechanisms
Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine constructive
French President Emmanuel Macron said there was a willingness to reopen (the Strait of) Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the worlds oil and gas, which has been blockaded by Iran during the war in West Asia
Shafiqur sends National Day greetings to Saudi King Salman
Opposition leader hands letter to Saudi ambassador, expressing hope for stronger Bangladesh-Saudi relations
Another victim dies after Ashulia gas cylinder explosion, taking death toll to 8
The 30-year-old truck driver had suffered severe burns
Man handed to police by JnU Chhatra Dal remanded for 2 days
Mohammad Monir was detained after allegedly being assaulted near the university over suspected Chhatra League links
Gafargaon gang-rape: Angry locals vandalise home of prime accused
Case statement says her son was held at knifepoint and the assault was filmed
Brig Gen Sultanul Afreen Junaid appointed Fire Service DG
Incumbent DG repatriated to Bangladesh Army
Man reported missing found dead in Dhanmondi Lake
Javed Ahmed left home the previous afternoon, police say
Why was India-Japan wide call overturned? The rule explained
India
District/city bills to strengthen regional governance: Home Minister
PM Tarique joins world leaders at UN General Assembly in New York
Prime minister attends high-level session as Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman presides over the 81st General Assembly
Authority urges coastal communities to report missing Virgo 8 victims
Minister ensures legal certainty for private sector in One Data Bill
Indonesia offers 23-GW Mamberamo Hydropower project to investors
9,500 businesses fined over undelivered goods, services
DNCRP acts over misleading practices, expired goods, other offences
Indonesia's Rafale pilots impress French Air Force in joint drills
DSE to pay Tk 72 crore to 17,332 investors hit by scams
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) will pay up to Tk 5 lakh each to 17,332 investors affected by the embezzlement of five brokerage houses
2 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll reaches 1,065
DGHS reports 1,257 new suspected measles and 92 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
ACC detains Pahartali sub-registrar, 2 staffers over alleged Tk 2 lakh bribe
Anti-graft team says the trio were caught during an operation inside the Chattogram office
Dengue claims 5 more lives, record 1,872 hospitalised in a day
Death toll rises to 195
India approves Asad Alam Siam as Bangladesh
Current foreign secretary will move to New Delhi, with Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury set to succeed him
New faces can make Bangladesh better: Shamit
The 29-year-old midfielder also sees the ASEAN Cup as an opportunity for Bangladesh to prove themselves in the inaugural edition of the FIFA tournament.
TIB seeks clarity over Gazi Nazrul
Watchdog seeks independent probe into MP's second wife's death and allegations of sextortion
Abusive remarks on PM: Sifat Abdullah denied bail for second time
College student remains jailed in an Anti-Terrorism Act case as his lawyer alleges political harassment
Farmers block road demanding fertiliser in Kurigram
Blockade lifted after officials speak to agigated farmers, assure adequate fertiliser supply
No beating, no inaction: Bangladesh Qawmi madrasa body sets new student protection rules
Madrasas must form student protection committees or risk suspension or cancellation of affiliation
Jinnat ensures first individual Asian Games medal for Bangladesh in 40 years
Bangladesh are assured of at least a bronze medal in wushu at the Asian Games after Jinnat Akter advanced to the semifinals of the women's 52kg weight category.
Price of Household Goods Skyrockets in Myanmar as Regime Chokes Supply
Cash-strapped regimes import restrictions have triggered critical shortages, placing even basic appliances beyond the reach of most households.
BB governor urges India to boost imports from Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has urged India to increase imports of goods from Bangladesh to help reduce the bilateral trade imbalance.
Dhaka-Barishal launch fares rise 17-20% after Tk 20 diesel price hike
Deck fare is now Tk 350, while single and double cabins cost Tk 1,200 and Tk 2,400
Private submarine cable could halve internet prices: ISPAB
Internet prices in Bangladesh could drop by 40 to 50 percent following the introduction of private submarine cable connections, according to Aminul Hakim, president of the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB).
Indonesia pushes 100 GW power investment to support net-zero goal
Hafid urges Roblox CEO to ensure compliance with child safety rules
Senior police officers transferred, 4 districts get new SPs
The appointments are part of a wider reshuffle involving several senior Bangladesh Police officers
US open to meeting Iran at UN, no meeting scheduled yet, Rubio says
Iran can never have a nuclear weapon: Rubio
Minister outlines three strategies to bolster customs oversight
Indonesia set to fully implement single-door export system by December
Indonesia offers abundant islands, green power for new data centers
11 hurt as teen opens fire outside Turkey school
Authorities investigate allegations of bullying and how teen obtained gun
Shooter opens fire near high school in Turkiye, wounding at least 11
At least two of the injured were in serious condition
We are stuck: Imran highlights crisis in Bangladesh womens cricket
He argued that international performance cannot be separated from the structure beneath the national team. While Sri Lanka has hundreds of girls participating in school cricket, Bangladesh does not have a comparable system, he said.
Mandhana stars as India win back-to-back Asian Games cricket golds
India smashed 216-3 off their 20 overs, the highest women's total in Asian Games history, with 18 fours and 13 sixes.
A Tk 50 lakh liver transplant abroad seemed out of reach. Josna Begum got one in Bangladesh
BMU has performed 6 liver transplants since September 2025 as it moves to make the costly procedure regularly available in Bangladesh
Govt pursues BLBI obligors, debtors despite clearing BI debt
Indonesia expects export growth to weather rising oil prices: Minister
