Death sentence for accused in Cumilla schoolgirl rape and murder case
A Cumilla tribunal sentenced Mofizul Islam Mofu to death for the rape and murder of a third-grade schoolgirl in 2024, concluding the trial in 19 working days, the prosecutor said.
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Make the 11-party alliance's Sylhet divisional rally a success: Golam Parwar
Jamaat secretary general Mia Golam Parwar called on party units and people of all walks of life to make Saturday's 11-party alliance rally in Sylhet a success, demanding implementation of the referendum verdict and…
Mozaffar, accused in Zia killing, arrested in crimes-against-humanity case
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 ordered Mozaffar Hossain, accused in the killing of former president Ziaur Rahman, shown arrested in a crimes-against-humanity case and allowed investigators two days to question him.
Accused in Sylhet child murder case attacked again at court premises
The main accused in the widely followed case over the attempted rape and killing of a four-year-old girl was beaten by an angry crowd while being produced at a Sylhet tribunal; police baton-charged to…
Reckless syndicate looting sand from hill streams
Silica sand is being extracted illegally from more than a hundred hill streams in Moulvibazar in defiance of a High Court injunction, damaging embankments, hills, roads and farmland and costing the government revenue.
Jamaat-led 11 parties press tribunal for speedy July genocide trials
An 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami submitted a seven-point memorandum to the International Crimes Tribunal's chief prosecutor, urging faster investigation and trial of crimes against humanity during the July-August 2024 uprising.
Modi invites Tarique Rahman to visit India
New Delhi has formally invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September; the invitation from Narendra Modi has reached Dhaka, the foreign ministry said.
Canteen worker detained over phone left in women's hall washroom at Khulna University
Khulna University students detained a canteen worker over allegations that a mobile phone was secretly placed in the women's washroom at Bijoy '24 Hall, causing alarm across the hall; the provost says an inquiry…
The president can resign if he wishes: home minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said President Md Shahabuddin has the constitutional option to resign if he wishes, on health or any other grounds, but that the government has taken no step in the matter.
Government working to turn country into a trillion-dollar economy: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told an FICCI FDI conference the BNP government is working to make Bangladesh a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034, urging domestic and foreign investors to expand here.
Argentina dreams of Thiago Messi
With Lionel Messi likely to be 43 by the 2030 World Cup, Argentine fans are pinning hopes on his eldest son Thiago, now 13 and in Inter Miami's youth academy, who says he wants…
President Shahabuddin may resign; talk turns to a successor
President Md Shahabuddin may resign shortly, citing ill health, with sources saying the BNP leadership has already sent him a message; if the post falls vacant the speaker takes over and a new president…
Housewife killed by electrocution in Damurhuda
Parvina Khatun, 40, died of electrocution in Komarpur village of Damurhuda in Chuadanga after a tin sheet she was moving fell on a power line, police said.
BGB foils BSF attempt to push five people into Bangladesh at Chuadanga border
Border Guard Bangladesh stopped an attempt by India's BSF to push a man, three women and a child illegally into Bangladesh near border pillar 76/4-S in Chuadanga before dawn Thursday, BGB said.
A proper authority is needed to define who is a journalist: information minister
Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan told the press accreditation committee's first meeting that a proper authority is essential to determine who is and is not a journalist, urging inclusive, far-sighted decisions.
National Bank granted special exemption until 2031
Bangladesh Bank has allowed National Bank PLC to lease Tower-2 of its proposed head office, the NBL Twin Tower, as a commercial property, exempting it from a Bank Company Act provision until December 31,…
300 cotton farmers in Chuadanga receive incentive supplies
Seeds, fertiliser and other inputs worth about 8,000 taka each were distributed free to 300 small and marginal cotton farmers in Chuadanga Sadar to encourage cotton cultivation.
Dhaka-bound Royal Express overturns, 23 injured
At least 23 people, including women and children, were injured when a Dhaka-bound Royal Express bus lost control and overturned at Sarojganj Bazar in Chuadanga; one passenger lost a hand and four are critical.
Health screening to be done house to house, minister says
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain announced a “home-to-home health screening” programme to detect serious illness early, to be run by 100,000 health workers — 80 percent of them women.
50th BCS written exam results published
The Public Service Commission published the 50th BCS written results on Thursday, with 6,165 candidates passing — seven days ahead of schedule. Viva voce begins August 11.
Two more children die of measles symptoms in 24 hours
Two more children died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, taking the toll since March 15 to 805, with 1,014 new cases recorded, the health directorate said.
Khulna University administrative building locked, classes and exams halted
Khulna University students halted all academic and administrative activity and padlocked buildings after a canteen worker was detained over allegations of secretly filming in a women's hall washroom; the provost says an inquiry is…
Structural reform and tariff adjustment vital for energy security: World Bank
World Bank country director Jean Pesme said Bangladesh faces significant fiscal pressure from heavy import dependence and a widening gap between supply costs and tariffs, with energy subsidies at about 1.1 percent of GDP.
No new gas connections unless domestic output rises, Titas MD says
Titas Gas managing director Shahnewaz Parvez said more than 500 customers who have already paid against demand notes cannot be connected because of the supply shortfall, with the utility receiving 1,500-1,550 mmcfd against a…
Government to strengthen reform and accountability in project implementation: Jonayed Saki
State Minister for Planning Jonayed Abdur Rahim Saki said the government has adopted a full action plan to cut project delays, tighten accountability, set a new policy for appointing project directors and revise construction…
Crop show features 129 high-yielding vegetable varieties
A crop show in Bagdanga village of Jashore Sadar is displaying 129 improved varieties across 23 crops, drawing seed dealers and farmers from across the country to Jashore, known as the country's vegetable store.
Bank officers can now report director, MD irregularities confidentially
Bangladesh Bank has overhauled internal audit rules, separating audit from compliance and making whistleblower systems mandatory — letting internal auditors report board or MD wrongdoing directly to the central bank without management approval.
Kangana faces backlash over criticism of Cockroach party
Bollywood actor and MP Kangana Ranaut drew anger from protesters after saying who holds office cannot be decided by pressuring the government through demonstrations, and that parliament is the proper forum for such debate.
'A plural state cannot be held together on religion alone,' information minister says
Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan told a Jagannath University seminar that Bangladeshi nationalism is an inclusive civic identity embracing every language, religion and ethnic group within the country's borders.
No fuel shortage in the country, energy division says
Bangladesh has 31 days of diesel, 36 of octane, 20 of petrol, 20 of jet fuel and 25 of furnace oil in stock, an energy division joint secretary said, calling shortage rumours an attempt…
Ecnec approves eight projects worth 14,041 crore taka
Ecnec has approved eight development projects costing 14,041.21 crore taka — three new and five revised — covering roads, disaster shelters, the Dhaka-Ashulia elevated expressway, gas exploration and kidney dialysis expansion.
10 hurt, including schoolchildren, as motorcycle hits pupils in Chougacha
Ten people, including five schoolchildren, were injured when a motorcycle lost control and hit pupils crossing the road outside a secondary school in Chougacha, Jashore, police said.
Defeated forces surrender, their collaborators become active again: Manju
AB Party chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju said that as in 1971, the collaborators of a defeated force remain behind and regroup, telling a July uprising anniversary discussion that some are now trying to make…
Bangladesh Open University HSC exams begin July 24
Bangladesh Open University's 2026 HSC programme exams begin nationwide on Friday, July 24, at 216 centres, with 47,041 candidates sitting across the first and second years.
High Court summons two former education directorate DGs
The High Court has summoned two former directors general of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education for defying a court order, directing them to appear and explain on August 12.
How former Barishal mayor Khokon fled with a carload of cash
Allegations have surfaced that former Barishal City Corporation mayor Serniabat Khokon Abdullah left the country with about 16 crore taka as the Awami League government fell, later routing it abroad through hundi; the ACC…
Barishal University student found dead in mess room
Police recovered the body of a Barishal University student from a mess room near the campus on Tuesday night. The cause of death will be determined after an autopsy, police said.
Marca report: a 128-team World Cup is not impossible
With the 2026 World Cup over, talk has turned to expanding the tournament — a Marca report lays out how a 128-team edition across eight host countries could work in roughly the same 39-day…
Bangladesh Bank makes it easier for freelancers to bring in foreign earnings
Bangladesh Bank has eased foreign-exchange rules for freelancers and individual service exporters — accepting digital proof of income, allowing up to $20,000 inward remittance without a declaration, and permitting a dual-currency freelancer card.
4.7 million file income-tax returns online
A record 4.7 million individual taxpayers filed income-tax returns online in 2025-26, the NBR said, as it opened e-return filing for 2026-27 with a 5 percent incentive (up to 25,000 taka) for filing by…
50 administration-cadre officers made ACLands
The government has attached 50 BCS (administration) cadre officers to the land ministry for eventual posting as assistant commissioners (land), effective immediately.
Outgoing navy chief calls on prime minister
Outgoing navy chief Admiral M Nazmul Hasan called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with talks on sovereignty, maritime security and naval modernization; the PM praised his leadership.
US ambassador meets NCP; democratic transition and reforms discussed
A US delegation led by Ambassador Brent Christensen met National Citizen Party leaders, including convener and opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam, for talks on Bangladesh's democratic transition, reforms and the recent trade deal.
Jamaat expels MP Gazi Nazrul Islam
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam after an internal inquiry found allegations of moral lapse proven, and will notify the Election Commission immediately.
Jashore's Ad-din children's hospital has treated 725,000 children in 22 years
Jashore's Ad-din Children's Hospital has provided low-cost care to 725,000 children over 22 years — 610,000 as outpatients and 115,000 admitted — earning particular praise for treating newborns and malnourished children.
15-year-old motorcyclist killed in truck collision in Chuadanga
A 15-year-old boy test-riding a motorcycle was crushed to death by a truck at Alukdia Bazar on the Chuadanga-Meherpur road, police said.
'This country is not your father's,' Kejriwal tells Modi
Amid student protests over a medical-exam paper leak, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal sharply attacked PM Narendra Modi, warning against threats, as Delhi Police filed five FIRs over Monday's clashes.
EC finalizes amendments to local-government election laws
The Election Commission has finalized proposed amendments to the laws and rules for local-government elections and will send them to the law ministry, with MPO-listed teachers, loan defaulters and utility-bill defaulters to be barred…
Major reshuffle in police, 14 officers transferred
The government reshuffled the police, transferring and posting 14 officers of DIG, additional DIG and superintendent rank through three Home Ministry notifications, effective immediately.
UCTC drama club stages 'Nimful' to mark Humayun Ahmed anniversary
The drama club of University of Creative Technology, Chattogram staged Humayun Ahmed's classic play 'Nimful' to mark the death anniversary of the legendary writer and filmmaker, with students performing to an engaged audience.
Bidya Sinha Mim's new photos draw praise from fans
Actress and model Bidya Sinha Mim shared a set of photos in a pink outfit on her verified Facebook page, drawing a flood of praise from fans, as her recent film 'Malik' and web…
Sapodilla emerges as a commercial crop in Sadarpur
Grown without chemical pesticides, sapodilla (sabeda) is becoming a popular commercial crop in Faridpur's Sadarpur, where a mature tree can earn a farmer 3,000 to 5,000 taka per sack, growers and officials say.
A 31-foot tower — built for goats
In the small town of Windsor, Illinois, a 31-foot brick “Tower of Ba-Goat” with 276 spiral steps houses a herd of Saanen goats — an accidental world's-tallest goat tower that has become a global…
Modi calls for foolproof exam system amid paper-leak protests
Indian PM Narendra Modi called for building a foolproof public-examination system amid protests over a medical-entrance paper leak, after a youth-led “Cockroach” movement's march on Parliament ended in clashes that left about 180 injured.
Jashore cotton farmers at risk over disputed seed distribution
About 3,000 cotton farmers in the Jashore region fear a poor harvest, alleging they are being pushed to take a particular company's seeds instead of the variety they want; officials deny the allegation.
Rajshahi rail links restored after 8-hour blockade over student assault
Rail links between Rajshahi and the rest of the country were restored after an eight-hour blockade by Rajshahi University students, once authorities agreed to their demands and suspended a ticket examiner accused of assaulting…
PM will reshuffle cabinet if ministers underperform, adviser says
If Prime Minister Tarique Rahman feels a cabinet member is underperforming, he will redistribute portfolios or bring in someone new, though the timing is not yet certain, his information adviser Zahed Ur Rahman said.
World champions Spain given royal welcome, champions' parade in Madrid
Spain's World Cup winners were feted in Madrid with a royal reception at Zarzuela Palace, a welcome from PM Pedro Sánchez and an open-top-bus parade that drew about 2 million fans to Cibeles Square.
BFTI to research global-market risks and economic shifts, commerce minister says
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said the Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute will be built into a strong national think tank, conducting regular research on major economies to guide government policy and private-sector decisions.
DU waives tuition fees for students injured in July uprising
Dhaka University has decided to waive the tuition fees of students injured in the July uprising, a decision taken at a June 22 syndicate meeting, as it marks the movement's second anniversary with month-long…