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Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda kills 80
11:20 AM, 17 May 2026 SundayA deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has triggered growing international concern after at least 80 people died in eastern Congo and new cross-border infections were confirmed in recent days.
Ronaldo suffers more agony as Al Nassr lose 1-0 in AFC final
10:28 AM, 17 May 2026 SundayCristiano Ronaldo suffered heartache for the second time in a week when his Saudi club Al Nassr were stunned at home 1-0 by Japan's Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday.
Kaarina’s body to arrive this afternoon; burial Monday
09:57 AM, 17 May 2026 SundayActress and content creator Kaarina Kaisar’s body will arrive in Dhaka from Chennai, India, on Sunday (17 May) afternoon. She will be laid to rest in Munshiganj on Monday (18 May).
8 injured as man drives car into pedestrians in Italy
09:17 AM, 17 May 2026 SundayA man has driven his car into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring eight people, four seriously, officials say.
Ex-MoFA DG Sabbir detained over illegal entry from India
08:29 AM, 17 May 2026 SundayPolice have detained former Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sabbir Bin Shams, from the Patgram border area in Lalmonirhat while he was allegedly attempting to enter Bangladesh illegally from India.
Former BRUR VC arrested in Abu Sayed murder case
09:48 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPolice on Saturday night arrested former Vice-Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) Dr Hasibur Rashid from the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka in connection with the Abu Sayed murder case.
Govt to implement Chandpur EPZ if found feasible: PM
08:37 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that the government would move ahead with plans to establish an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Chandpur if the project is found viable following detailed feasibility assessments.
Prime accused in Gazipur five-murder case found dead
07:43 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayThe body of the prime accused in the high-profile Gazipur five-murder case has been recovered from the Padma River in Louhajang upazila of Munshiganj on Saturday.
Govt to introduce “Probashi Card” for expatriates: Minister
06:19 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayExpatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has said that the government is set to introduce a “Probashi Card” aimed at improving services, benefits, and recognition for Bangladeshi expatriates.
Litton’s century powers Bangladesh to 278 in Sylhet Test
05:44 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayA superb counter-attacking century from Litton Das lifted Bangladesh to 278 all out against Pakistan on the opening day of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Political interference undermines educational institutions: Khosru
05:32 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayFinance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that political interference in educational institutions has significantly harmed institutional quality and standards across the country.
2 more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
04:37 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayTwo children have died with measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours in Sylhet Division, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Saturday.
Cumilla to be declared as administrative division: PM
03:47 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday announced that Cumilla would be declared as an administrative division. He made the announcements in response to repeated slogans from party leaders and activists. while addressing a roadside rally at Lakshmipur Bazar ground of Barura Upazila.
PM opens re-excavation of Khorddo Khal in Chandpur
03:44 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday, May 16, inaugurated the re-excavation work of historic Khorddo Khal (canal) in Shahrasti upazila of Chandpur, 48 years after his late father excavated it.
Minority communities no longer lagging behind: Energy Minister
03:20 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayIqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, has said that ethnic minority communities in the country are no longer lagging behind and are actively contributing to national development through participation in government institutions.
Bangladesh, Brazil eye strategic partnership, deeper cooperation
02:41 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayBangladesh and Brazil have expressed strong interest in elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership as the two global South nations seek to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology and institutional engagement.
Historic Farakka Long March Day today
02:40 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayThe historic Farakka Long March Day is being observed on Saturday, May 16.
India ties depend on renewal of Ganges treaty: Fakhrul
02:40 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayMinister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the prospect of maintaining good relations between Bangladesh and India largely depends on the renewal or conclusion of the Ganges water-sharing agreement, commonly known as the Farakka Treaty.
IS leader killed by US, Nigerian forces, says Trump
02:11 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump says that American and Nigerian forces have killed the "second in command of ISIS globally" in a military operation in Africa.
PM joins roadside rally in Cumilla on way to Chandpur
01:48 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman joined a roadside rally at Lakshmipur Bazar ground in Barura upazila of Cumilla on Saturday, May 16, while travelling to Chandpur on his first visit to the district as head of government.