Runa Khan to play ‘Nirala’ in new haor drama
Actress Runa Khan is filming the lead role in “Jalpaban,” a story of waiting set among the people of Bangladesh's haor wetlands, now shooting in Sunamganj.
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Australia end day one with 101-run lead
Mitchell Starc took six wickets to bowl out Bangladesh for 64, but Shoriful Islam struck back with six wickets of his own as Australia closed day one of the Mackay Test on 165 for…
Two junior ministers at foreign ministry to speed up work: Shama Obaid
Junior Foreign Minister Shama Obaid Islam said the ministry's workload has grown beyond any point in the past 17 years, justifying the addition of a second junior minister.
Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary seat declared vacant
The seat held by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been declared vacant under Article 50(4) of the constitution after he assumed the presidency, triggering a by-election process.
PM decides to connect island district Bhola by road
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has approved a Rahmatpur-Hijla-Mehendiganj-Bhola highway to link the island district to the national road network for the first time.
What we did in 11 months, no one managed in 105 years: Sadiq Kayem
DUCSU Vice-President Sadiq Kayem told a Patuakhali student event that campus violence and extortion have fallen sharply under the current leadership, citing survey data.
12 million primary students to get uniforms, shoes and jute bags
The government plans free school uniforms, shoes and eco-friendly jute bags for government primary students nationwide, with a pilot phase set to launch this month.
Hasina must be brought back to enforce sentence: Shibir president
Islami Chhatra Shibir president Nurul Islam Saddam called on the government to pursue Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India, including through Interpol, to carry out her death sentence.
Who will get the cholera vaccine now
Bangladesh has begun a phased oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting 5.175 million people in 14 high-risk areas, backed by icddr,b, WHO, UNICEF and Gavi-funded doses.
No quick fix for energy crisis: finance minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told a DCCI seminar that resolving the energy crisis will take time even with every government initiative in play.
Four new cabinet members sworn in
Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman Partho, Sachingprue Jerry and M Rashiduzzaman Millat took their oaths at Bangabhaban immediately after President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's own swearing-in.
From municipal chairman to president
A profile of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, from student politics and a teaching post to BNP secretary general and, now, Bangladesh's 23rd president.
Two junior ministers sworn in
Humayun Kabir and Mohammad Shameem Kaisar Lincoln were sworn in as junior ministers at Bangabhaban, immediately after President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's own oath.
Mirza Fakhrul sworn in as president
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir took the oath as Bangladesh's 23rd president Friday evening, the first contested presidential vote in 35 years.
Bangladesh Bank signs financing deal with seven commercial banks
Sonali Bank, BRAC Bank and five other lenders have agreed to fund a 41-billion-taka package from surplus liquidity as part of a broader 600-billion-taka initiative to boost jobs and exports.
Six ministers and junior ministers set to be sworn in: who gets which ministry
Three new ministers and three junior ministers are due to take the oath at Bangabhaban immediately after President-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, with portfolios now finalized.
Woman killed in head-on collision between van and auto-rickshaw in Meherpur
A 50-year-old woman died after a nosimon flatbed vehicle collided head-on with a battery-run auto-rickshaw in front of Manik Tower in Meherpur town.
No decision yet on PM Tareque Rahman’s India visit
Bangladesh's press secretary told Reuters no final decision has been made on a reported New Delhi trip, with Dhaka awaiting India's response on extraditing Sheikh Hasina.
US debt is growing by $90,000 every second
The United States' national debt has topped $40 trillion, and economists warn that rising interest payments now exceed defense spending and could ripple into borrowing costs for ordinary Americans.
Sylhet shrine waqf dispute erupts into clash, 38 hurt including police
Rival factions fighting over control of a Sylhet shrine's waqf estate clashed with brickbats and homemade weapons on Friday, injuring dozens including the local police chief.
Government reshuffles three secretary posts, including at President’s Office
The government has issued gazette notifications moving officials between the President's Office, the Rural Development and Cooperatives Division and the Land Reform Board.
Nine held in Chuadanga after online-gambling dispute turns violent
Police detained nine people, including an alleged gambling-ring recruiter, after two young men said they were confined in a building basement, beaten and threatened with a 500,000-taka demand in Chuadanga.
Boy, 12, electrocuted while charging auto-rickshaw in Nalchity; second child critically injured
A 12-year-old boy was electrocuted and killed while an electrical connection was being made to charge an auto-rickshaw in Jhalokathi's Nalchity upazila, critically injuring a second child.
Di María hints at retirement
Argentina's World Cup-winning winger Angel Di Maria raised questions about his future after Rosario Central's exit from the Copa Libertadores at the hands of Corinthians.
Banglalink seeks commercial approval for tower-free mobile connectivity
Banglalink has asked regulators to let it commercially launch a satellite-based direct-to-cell service with Starlink after a trial in remote areas including Bandarban and Sandwip.
What’s the solution to Bangladesh’s electricity crisis?
Bangladeshi consumers report worsening load-shedding and rising bills as a gas and dollar squeeze hits generation; experts point to structural profiteering built into the power sector and urge a shift toward renewables and regional…
Anti-discrimination case complainant killed in Narayanganj, gang leader Sifat among 9 arrested
Criminals hacked to death the complainant in a case over an attack on his rickshaw garage during last year's anti-discrimination student movement, prompting a highway blockade and the arrest of a gang leader and…
Kalapara’s Selim finds success growing watermelons
A farmer in Patuakhali's coastal Kalapara upazila has grown off-season black watermelons on his rooftop using sacks of soil, drawing curious crowds and interest from fellow growers.
Five set to join cabinet
Five more people, including BNP standing committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan, are expected to join Prime Minister Tareque Rahman's cabinet as President-elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is sworn in.
I have wounds in my body and mind that will never heal: Anupama
Indian actress Anupama Parameswaran has described the lasting physical and psychological toll of a past relationship, including panic attacks and eye surgery, in a televised interview.
BIDA, BEZA and PPPA merge to form ‘Invest Bangladesh’
The Investment Development Authority, Economic Zones Authority and Public-Private Partnership Authority have formally merged into a single body, Invest Bangladesh Authority, effective August 20.
Essential goods prices climb, squeezing consumers
Prices for chicken, beef, eggs and fish have climbed sharply in Dhaka's markets, with hilsa now selling for as much as Tk 3,000 a kilogram, leaving low- and middle-income families struggling to manage household…
3 arrested including union Jubo League president in Damurhuda drug case
Police in Chuadanga's Damurhuda arrested three men, including Hauli union Jubo League president Md Swapan, as accused named in narcotics cases filed earlier this month.
Gas crisis drains fertilizer stocks to the brink
A combination of the Iran war, Qatar's refusal to sign a supply deal, and a domestic gas shortage has pushed Bangladesh's urea reserves to just 329 tons above the safety threshold, with officials warning…
Hilsa caught in cast net in Mymensingh's old Brahmaputra
A local resident fishing with a cast net in Mymensingh's old Brahmaputra river was surprised to catch a hilsa, a species normally found only in the sea and southern rivers, with a fisheries scientist…
What can Bangladesh's president do, and what can't they do?
As Bangladesh holds its first direct presidential election in 35 years, BBC Bangla examines the office's constitutional limits, and the historical crises in which presidents have wielded far more power than the largely ceremonial…
Businessman beaten at his shop in Chuadanga, extortion case filed
A grocery shop owner and mobile banking agent in Chuadanga has filed a police complaint alleging a group of seven beat him, robbed him, and demanded a further Tk 100,000 in extortion money after…
Tk 178 crore bridge project stalled, contractor missing
Construction of a long-awaited bridge over the Meghna river in Kishoreganj's Ashtagram has stalled indefinitely after the contracting firm's owner went into hiding, leaving haor-region residents without the promised year-round road link.
12 tons of stolen rebar recovered in Mirsharai, 3 arrested
Police recovered 12.1 tons of steel rebar stolen from a BSRM shipment in Chattogram's Mirsharai and arrested three people, who confessed to the theft during initial questioning.
Argentine forward faces fan fury
Atletico Madrid supporters have turned against Julian Alvarez after he expressed a desire to join Barcelona, staging a training-ground protest with 'Julian Out' banners after chanting insults during the club's opening La Liga match.
BNP leader expelled from party over rape allegation involving schoolgirl
A BNP ward-level leader in Kishoreganj's Kuliarchar has been expelled from the party and is now a fugitive after being accused of raping a fifth-grade student, with police pursuing a case filed by the…
Film on Salman Shah fans' grief to release Sept 4
'Love '96,' a new film about the nationwide fan hysteria and grief that followed screen icon Salman Shah's 1996 death, will release in theaters two days before the 30th anniversary of his passing.
No trace of missing madrasa student after two weeks
Ten-year-old madrasa student Amanul Islam Arif has not been found two weeks after going missing from Dhaka, with his mother filing a police complaint after he never arrived at his Islamic school.
Relations with India must be based on equality, dignity: Shafiqur Rahman
Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the prime minister is free to visit India, but any such visit must be grounded in equality, dignity and friendship, warning that the country's people will no longer…
De la Fuente to lead Spain through 2030 World Cup
Spain's football federation is moving to extend coach Luis de la Fuente's contract through the 2030 World Cup, which Spain will co-host with Portugal and Morocco, after he led the team to this year's…
Man loses wife, daughter to hit-and-run truck on way to wedding
A mother and daughter riding a motorcycle to a wedding celebration in Dinajpur's Ghoraghat were killed when a truck struck and ran over them, critically injuring the woman's husband, before the truck fled the…
Kroos wants Ballon d'Or in Georgian star's hands
Former Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says PSG's Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is his top pick to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ahead of Rodri, Messi, Bellingham and Mbappe.
Farmers turning to early-season bean cultivation
Farmers in Kishoreganj's Chandipasha are increasingly turning to early-season bean cultivation, drawn by returns of several times their investment on comparatively little land and cost.
BNP leader accused of looting furniture from rival's party office
A BNP leader in Narayanganj's Sonargaon has been accused of looting furniture and window grilles from a rival faction's party office, in an escalating turf dispute that has already left 11 people injured in…
Man arrested for rape-murder of woman, killing her infant son
Police in Madaripur's Shibchar have arrested a man who confessed to raping and killing a 28-year-old woman, then strangling her one-year-old son and throwing his body into the Arial Khan river.
HSC results likely in mid-November
This year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exam results are expected to be published in mid-November, with the Chattogram board's exams running until September 9 due to earlier flood-related postponements.
Tareque Rahman's India visit notice withdrawn within an hour
India's Rashtrapati Bhavan retracted a notice hinting at preparations for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareque Rahman's visit to Delhi, less than an hour after publishing it, with neither government having formally announced the trip.
Groom dies of electrocution on wedding night
A 22-year-old groom in Kushtia's Daulatpur died of electrocution while moving a stand fan late on his wedding night, hours before the planned reception was to take place.
Build employable students, not just certificate holders: adviser
Universities should design curricula around real-world skills and launch on-campus part-time jobs to curb brain drain and produce employable graduates, Prime Minister's Education Adviser Mahdi Amin has said.
Dhaka police to deploy drones to tackle traffic jams
Dhaka Metropolitan Police plans to launch drone surveillance to monitor traffic in real time and eventually issue automated violations, alongside its existing AI camera system, a senior traffic official says.
Aug 23 marks DU's 'Black Day,' commemorative programs planned
Dhaka University will observe 'Black Day' on August 23 to commemorate the events of August 20-23, 2007, with black badges, a discussion session, and university leadership in attendance.
Trump campaign used her song, singer objects
Ariana Grande has objected again to unauthorized use of her music in political content, after Trump supporters used her 2024 hit 'We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)' in a social media post,…
Why is BJP so invested in Vande Mataram?
As Gen Z anger and a resurgent Congress test the BJP, the party is leaning hard into the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, accusing Congress of turning into a 'new Muslim League' over its…
Fakhrul visits Zia, Khaleda's graves before presidential oath
Before heading to Bangabhaban to be sworn in as president, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited the graves of BNP founder President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to pay his respects.
3 more children die of measles-like symptoms
Three more children died of measles-like symptoms over the past 24 hours, bringing the toll to 829, as 940 more children were hospitalized with measles or its symptoms, the Directorate General of Health Services…