'The road is a paddy field!' — rice seedlings planted in potholes in protest
Residents in Gournadi, Barishal, planted rice seedlings in the potholes of two long-neglected roads to protest the lack of repairs.
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DSE index falls, turnover at 545 crore taka
The Dhaka Stock Exchange's price index fell on the first trading day of the week.
Consumer rights raid fines 4 businesses in Cumilla
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection fined four businesses a total of 54,000 taka during a market-monitoring drive in Cumilla's Rajganj Bazar.
Legal notice demands judge appointments, faster justice at Supreme Court
Two Supreme Court lawyers have sent a legal notice demanding adequate budget allocation, judge appointments, and steps to ensure faster, fairer justice for the judiciary.
Man gets life term for raping child in Natore
A court in Natore has sentenced Abu Bakr Siddique, 22, to life imprisonment for raping a third-grade student.
Bangladesh Bank rolling out dual banking system
Bangladesh Bank is introducing a dual banking system to expand customers' choice between conventional and Shariah-based Islamic banking services and further integrate the country's financial sector with the international Islamic finance system.
Don't report without verifying, Isha urges media
Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi has expressed frustration over rumors surrounding her marriage and split with rapper Badshah.
President Mirza Fakhrul visits parents' graves
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited his parents' graves on the first day of his two-day official visit to his home district of Thakurgaon.
Fertilizer tensions spark road blockades at two sites in Lalmonirhat
Tension over fertilizer supply and prices during the Aman season erupted in Lalmonirhat, with farmers blocking highways at two locations.
BGB seizes 24 tons of fertilizer being smuggled toward India
Border Guard Bangladesh seized 24 tons of fertilizer being smuggled toward India in Bijoynagar, Brahmanbaria.
Reckless trolley kills 3-year-old girl in Chandpur
A 3-year-old girl named Faria was killed when a speeding trolley struck her in Matlab Uttar upazila, Chandpur.
Bangladesh's apparel exports to US fall 11% in July
Bangladesh's garment exports to the United States, its largest destination market, fell significantly in the first seven months of this year.
Fence blocks family's access amid land dispute in Brahmanbaria
A family in Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria, alleges neighbors have fenced off their home's only access path amid a land dispute, leaving them cut off for two weeks.
Private economic zones face financing crunch
Infrastructure development at Bangladesh's private economic zones is moving slowly due to a lack of funds, holding back new jobs and export growth.
Government waives punishment of 20 NBR officials disciplined over protest
The government has waived the punishment of 20 National Board of Revenue officials who received minor penalties after being temporarily suspended over protests against the NBR split.
A rosy alpana on the water nymph's breast
As autumn's clear skies follow the monsoon, a once-obscure wetland on Brahmanbaria's northeastern border transforms into a sea of pink and white lotuses, drawing thousands of visitors.
Bangladesh Bank raises annual foreign travel spending cap to $18,000
Bangladesh Bank has raised the annual foreign-currency allowance for Bangladeshi citizens traveling abroad from $12,000 to $18,000.
PM calls for pollution-free rivers, livable environment
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has called on everyone to play a responsible role in leaving behind pollution-free rivers and a livable environment for future generations.
Movements of some accused suspicious, sabotage risk exists: chief prosecutor
International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md. Aminul Islam says there are concerns about sabotage surrounding the ongoing trial process.
Punishment waived for 20 NBR officials involved in protest
Twenty National Board of Revenue officials who were punished for joining protests under the interim government a year ago have now had their punishments waived.
Hills turn golden with jum harvest in Bandarban
Ripe jum paddy is spreading a golden hue across the hillsides of Bandarban, as indigenous farmers begin harvesting this year's swidden-cultivation crop.
1.4 million farmers received agricultural loan waivers: finance minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that 1,434,482 farmers who had taken loans of up to 10,000 taka have had their loans, with interest, waived since the current government took office.
Grandfather, two grandchildren drown in pond in Lakshmipur
Three members of the same family drowned in a pond in Lakshmipur — a grandfather and his two grandchildren.
Lightning-triggered wall collapse kills child in Bhaluka
A four-year-old girl, Ayesha Akter, was killed when a mud wall collapsed during a lightning strike while she was visiting her grandfather's home in Bhaluka, Mymensingh.
Taro stems turn farmers' fortunes in Jashore
Commercial cultivation of taro stems (kochur lati) is expanding across Jashore, a district long known for its vegetable farming, as farmers find it more profitable than rice.
Messi sets unique MLS record, but Miami stumbles
Lionel Messi made his first Inter Miami appearance since formally retiring from international football, marking a new MLS milestone with two assists in a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
BGB seizes 2 crore taka of contraband on Sylhet border
Border Guard Bangladesh seized nearly 2 crore taka worth of smuggled Indian goods in separate operations along the Sylhet border.
Japan's national fruit takes root in Jashore soil
A farmer in Jashore's Chougachha upazila is successfully growing persimmon, Japan's national fruit, offering a promising new cash crop for the region.
Body of Shuvo, killed in Israeli strike, returns home after 3 months, 25 days
The body of Shuvo Das, 24, a remittance worker killed in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon, has returned to Bangladesh after three months and 25 days.
Wanted man dies fleeing police in Noakhali
A warrant-listed suspect, identified as Md. Sohag Chowdhury, 35, died after falling while fleeing police in Noakhali's Subarnachar upazila.
Man held with 31 yaba pills in Chougachha
Police in Chougachha, Jashore, arrested a man identified as Kanak Kumar, 39, with 31 yaba tablets.
251 enforced-disappearance cases: trial to start this year after probe wraps up
Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam says investigations into 251 enforced-disappearance cases from the Awami League era are nearing completion, with trials expected to begin this year.
Now is the time to raise chili seedlings
Chili is one of Bangladesh's most important spice crops. An agriculture officer offers guidance on preparing seedbeds for the coming Rabi-season chili planting.
8 Muslim nations condemn Israeli push to displace Palestinians
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority nations have strongly condemned remarks by Israeli ministers on forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza.
Union parishad election schedule this month, voting to be held in phases
The Election Commission has decided to announce the long-awaited union parishad election schedule this month, with voting held in phases rather than all at once.
EC rejects Jamaat's demand, says no to MPO teachers in elections
The Election Commission has said direct political involvement by MPO-listed teachers is a major obstacle to a fair, neutral educational environment, rejecting Jamaat-e-Islami's demand that such teachers be allowed to run for office.
Chhatra Shibir honors 600 GPA-5 achievers in Naogaon
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir held a reception for 600 students in Naogaon who scored GPA-5 in the SSC and equivalent exams.
President Mirza Fakhrul visits Thakurgaon for first time since taking office
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited his home district of Thakurgaon for the first time since becoming president, arriving Sunday afternoon.
HIV infections climb in Bogura: 93 cases, 9 deaths in 19 months
HIV infections are rising alarmingly in Bogura, with 93 cases detected and nine deaths recorded over the past 19 months, about 87% of patients male.
Bus plunges into ditch in Gopalganj, killing 3
A passenger bus lost control and plunged into a ditch in Gopalganj's Muksudpur upazila, killing three people and injuring at least 20 others.
Meet our six-point demand or face a one-point movement to topple the government
Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the government has insulted and betrayed 70% of the country's people by denying the referendum verdict.
Harmful bacteria found in street food and restaurant meals
A study has found dangerous levels of disease-causing bacteria in Bangladesh's street food and restaurant-served ready-to-eat items, raising fresh concerns about food safety oversight.
BPC warns private-sector fuel import, marketing carries serious risk
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation has submitted a report warning the government against opening refined fuel oil imports and marketing to the private sector, ahead of a new policy.
BNP marks 48th founding anniversary with rally in Chaugachha
The BNP marked its 48th founding anniversary with a discussion meeting and rally in Chaugachha, Jashore.
Government betraying the people, says Jamaat Amir Shafiqur Rahman
Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the BNP government has been betraying the people since its first day in power.
Father drowns saving son in Saghata
A father died trying to rescue his 10-year-old son after the boy fell into a pond while fishing in Saghata upazila, Gaibandha.
BGB seizes huge haul of Indian contraband on Sylhet border, detains 2
Sylhet Battalion 48 of the BGB seized a huge quantity of smuggled Indian goods in separate operations along the Sylhet border.
Government transfers 36 assistant land commissioners in major reshuffle
The government has ordered a large-scale reshuffle in the land administration, transferring 36 assistant commissioners (land) of the BCS Administration Cadre.
One faction is uneasy about crediting Aug. 5, says Shishir Monir
Supreme Court senior lawyer Advocate Shishir Monir says a certain political faction feels uneasy about giving credit for the events of Aug. 5.
Prison inmates to get video calls with family
A new video-calling facility is being introduced to let prisoners connect directly with their families, starting with a pilot project at Munshiganj District Jail.
Mbappe's missed penalty seals Real's first defeat
Wasted chances, three shots off the woodwork and a missed penalty in the closing moments added up to a frustrating night for Real Madrid.
Hasina should return for the sake of justice, says Nurul Kabir
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should return to Bangladesh for the sake of justice, says New Age editor and Editors' Council president Nurul Kabir.
Barcelona worried over Yamal ahead of Valencia clash
Barcelona fear a major setback ahead of their match against Valencia after Lamine Yamal was absent from the team's final training session Saturday.
Rizwan, Imam dropped over behavioral issues; Aqib may be next
New details have emerged about the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to send players home after the first two Tests against England, PTI reports.
Government seeking alternative energy sources for security, says deputy foreign minister
Deputy Foreign Minister Shama Obaed Islam said the government is pursuing diversified energy sources, including solar, waste-to-energy and new LNG suppliers, to reduce reliance on any single source.
I'll keep singing even for one fan: James
Rock icon James, on a European tour, says he wants to keep performing until his last day, even if only one person is in the audience.
Is Babar next on Pakistan cricket's chopping block?
Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has questioned whether captain Babar Azam could be the next casualty of a sweeping shake-up following Pakistan's Test series loss to England.
Romero next in line to captain Argentina after Messi
Cristian Romero is set to become Argentina's permanent captain following Lionel Messi's international retirement, ESPN reports.
Conspirators exist within police too, IGP says
IGP Md. Ali Hossain Fakir said the entire police force won't be held responsible for the misconduct of a tiny fraction, calling on journalists and the public to unite against those spreading conspiracies.
Sugarcane farmers rally for reopening of Kushtia sugar mill
Sugarcane farmers gathered outside Kushtia Sugar Mills, shut since 2020, to demand its reopening, with a BNP leader pledging support.