RANGPUR, Feb 28 (UNB): A 75-year-old woman was killed by a speeding truck on the Rangpur-Dhaka highway in Shothibari, Mithapukur, Rangpur on Friday, prompting locals to block the road for nearly four hours demanding an overbridge to allow pedestrians to...
MEHERPUR, Feb 28 (BSS): At the heart of Anandabas village stands the nearly 150-year-old Anandabas 10-domed mosque - a structure locals describe as both a place of worship and a living testament to history, tradition and social harmony.The mosque, known...
OUR CORRESPONDENTPABNA, Feb 28: Cotton cultivation has been profitable for farmers in Kushtia's Daulatpur Upazila, which produces cotton worth Tk 1.0 billion annually. Bangladesh produces cotton worth Tk 7.0 billion per year.Nazrul Islam, a resident of the upazila's Dharmadaha village,...
LONDON/ABU DHABI, Feb 28 (Reuters): The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat and give...
Md Rashed Akter was elected president and Rashid-un-Nabi general secretary of Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited in its executive committee election held on February 27.They secured the highest number of votes in the election of the traditional organisation of bankers.A...
EBL partners with Footsteps Bangladesh to support children with special needsEastern Bank (EBL) has partnered with Footsteps Bangladesh under its flagship CSR initiative “Project Britto” to establish specialized libraries for children with special needs, promoting inclusive education and independent learning....
Muhammad Mahmood | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
US President Donald Trump calls for a new world order, stating the United Nations (UN) must actively cooperate with the "Board of Peace." His remarks at Davos-2026 emphasise global stability, diplomatic engagement, and peace-focused initiatives. Trump is now being described...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Unarguably, the BNP-led government now in charge of the helm of state power is in the birth throes of new governance. Though no stranger in running a government in Bangladesh, BNP finds itself facing a new set of challenges- political,...
In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the consumption of fast food during iftar and sehri. This growing trend is alarming, as it undermines both public health and the true spirit of Ramadan.Most fast foods are rich...
Establishing democracy at the grassroots and ensuring effective public service delivery require a strong system of local government. Institutions such as Union Parishads and City Corporations are the closest administrative bodies to the people, allowing them to understand local needs...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Some recent media reports have highlighted the mosquito menace bedevilling life after sunset. Mosquitoes seem to be breeding unchecked in the absence of any effective eradication strategy by the city corporations and municipalities. The mosquito population is so dense in...
Asjadul Kibria | 2026-03-01 00:00:00
The appointment of a businessman as the governor of the country's central bank has come as a complete surprise to many. Surprise, because never before a businessman was chosen as head of the Bangladesh Bank. The departure, which many consider...
The government's decision to waive agricultural loans of up to Tk 10,000 along with accrued interest for 1.2 million farmers is a welcome move to ease the burden on a vulnerable segment of the population. Small and marginal farmers usually...
Mohammad Abu Yusuf | 2026-02-28 12:00:00
The bond market serves as a critical lifeline for developing countries worldwide to channel funds for government expenditures and providing capital for businesses. However, Bangladesh's bond market remains very small, underdeveloped, and inactive compared to its regional peers. Bangladesh's bond...
Weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky until 6:00 pm today (Saturday). Night temperature may remain unchanged and day temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature was recorded on Friday, at 32.9 degrees Celsius in Patuakhali, while the lowest...
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir has said suspects released on bail in cases involving extortion, mugging, drug dealing and juvenile gangs will be required to report weekly to local police stations to prevent repeat offences, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
Police arrested seven women activists of Awami League (AL) from a sudden procession in the capital's Dhanmondi area on Friday morning.Driver of a microbus that was used for carrying the AL activists was also detained. Police also seized the microbus.Assistant...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
Bangladesh has denounced the recent Israeli attempt to annex occupied Palestinian territory, said a spokesman of the foreign ministry on Friday.Addressing the Open-Ended Executive Committee meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at foreign ministers' level, Bangladesh's foreign minister,...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials recovered foreign currencies worth Tk 38.04 million at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the capital on Friday, according to its press release.Acting on a tip-off, the CIID officials conducted a...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
Prices of different varieties of rice increased by Tk 3.0-4.0 per kg while that of vegetables, lemon and cucumber declined over the last few days in the city markets, according to trading sources.Traders said seasonal coarse rice Swarna was selling...
A giant tiger puppet burst onto the stage, sending young Maisha reaching for her phone to capture the moment. She had earlier competed in a drawing contest at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair at Bangla Academy before joining her parents...
For decades, Bangladeshi migrant workers have been known for their resilience and hard work in foreign lands. But in an increasingly competitive global labour market, physical endurance alone is no longer enough. Communication is fast becoming the decisive factor, reports...
JASHORE, Feb 26 (UNB): At least nine people were injured in a clash between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami activists in Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore on Thursday. According to locals and police, the incident occurred between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm. The...
KUSHTIA, Feb 26 (UNB): Kushtia-3 MP Mufti Amir Hamza said he will assume responsibility for all affairs in Kushtia, including oversight of the medical college and hospital.Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the Kushtia Medical College Hospital management committee...
TANGAIL, Feb 27, 2026 (BSS): State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock, Agriculture, and Food Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has said under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, they are working with utmost sincerity from their respective positions for the welfare...
BARISHAL, Feb 27 (BSS): Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan, MP, has emphasised that family cards should be distributed transparently, without favoritism or nepotism, to ensure that the genuine beneficiaries receive government assistance.He said a team will be formed...
DU correspondent | 2026-02-28 00:00:00
The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) has held a protest rally demanding justice for victims of recent incidents of rape and violence in Narsingdi and other parts of the country. Student leaders warned that a mass resistance movement would...
State Minister for Finance and Planning Zonayed Saki visits policemen, injured in a road accident, at a hospital in Bancharampur in Brahmanbaria on Friday. — Focus Bangla
Police have pressed formal charges against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 25 others over the fatal shooting of a man during the July Uprising in the capital's Gulshan, reports bdnews24.com.The anti-terrorism unit of police submitted the charge sheet on...
Jamaat-e-Islami has announced its candidate for the upcoming Bogura-6 by-election, a day after BNP named its contender for the seat, reports bdnews24.com.Bogura city Jamaat chief Abidur Rahman Shohel has been picked to contest the polls, party leaders confirmed on Friday...
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