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Two Bangladeshi expats killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon
08:45 AM, 12 May 2026 TuesdayTwo Bangladeshi expatriates were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. Both victims were residents of Satkhira district in Bangladesh.
Theatre personality, actor Ataur Rahman passes away
08:27 AM, 12 May 2026 TuesdayVeteran theatre personality, actor and playwright Ataur Rahman has passed away. He died at around 12:30am on Tuesday (May 12) at a hospital in the capital. He was 84.
BGB on high alert to prevent border infiltration: Minister
09:34 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been placed on high alert amid developments following the assembly elections in West Bengal, assuring that the force remains fully prepared to prevent border infiltration and maintain law and order.
Iran accuses US of “unreasonable” war talk demands
08:32 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayIran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman has accused the United States of presenting “unreasonable” and “one-sided” demands in negotiations aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran as the two sides maintain a fragile ceasefire.
Feni, Panchagarh SPs withdrawn amid controversy
07:39 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayThe Police Headquarters has withdrawn the recently appointed superintendents of police (SPs) of Feni and Panchagarh through separate official orders issued by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir.
AKCMH holds free medical camp in Natore
07:00 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayA free medical camp and medicine distribution programme, organised by Amjad Khan Chowdhury Memorial Hospital (AKCMH) with support from Beacon, was held at Chandpur in Pirganj upazila of Natore to mark World Thalassemia Awareness Day 2026.
Govt moves ahead with second Padma Bridge plan: Minister
05:55 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayRoad Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said the government is moving forward with plans to construct a second Padma Bridge, with feasibility studies completed and preparations underway for financing and implementation.
Rohingya camp waste pollutes Teknaf canals, threatens livelihoods
05:04 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayThe natural waterways of Hnila union under Teknaf upazila have reportedly become heavily polluted due to untreated waste flowing from nearby Rohingya camps.
Mominul Haque joins 5,000 test runs club
04:39 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayMominul Haque, a mainstay of Bangladesh’s Test batting lineup, has become the third cricketer from the country to complete 5,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone during the ongoing Test match against Pakistan.
6 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
04:18 PM, 11 May 2026 MondaySix children died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am Monday, pushing the number of suspected measles-related deaths to 350 since March 15.
Actor Michael Pennington passes away
03:55 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayStage and screen actor Michael Pennington has died at the age of 82, his representatives have confirmed.
Won’t tolerate any form of violence on minorities, says minister
03:24 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayReligious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad has said that the government will not tolerate any form of violence, harassment or discrimination against religious minorities in Bangladesh, adding that he is prepared to resign from his post if necessary to uphold this principle.
Treat criminals equally regardless of politics, PM directs police
03:02 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed police officers to treat criminals as criminals regardless of their political identity, stressing that no compromise would be made with corruption, terrorism and misrule.
Free education in Pakistan a great opportunity for Bangladeshi students: Minister
02:49 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayEducation Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has said that the opportunity for Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education in Pakistan free of cost represents a significant prospect for the country’s youth.
DU assistant proctor Shehreen Amin Bhuiyan resigns
02:19 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayAssistant Professor Shehreen Amin Bhuiyan, widely known as Monami, has resigned from her position as assistant proctor of the University of Dhaka.
Salahuddin sees no need for separate police aviation unit now
02:13 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed does not consider it prudent at this moment to establish a separate aviation police or aviation service for the Bangladesh Police, saying that improving existing capacity and maintenance systems should come first.
Fetal sex disclosure prohibited as HC releases full verdict
01:11 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayThe full verdict of the High Court has been published, prohibiting the unethical practice of determining and disclosing the sex of a fetus in the womb.
Man succumbs to injuries a day after gas blast in Fatullah
12:29 PM, 11 May 2026 MondayA man has died, and his wife and three children were also burnt in a gas leak explosion and fire incident at a house in Fatullah, Narayanganj.
SC upholds bail of Barrister Suman in Mirpur murder case
11:41 AM, 11 May 2026 MondayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has upheld the bail granted to former Member of Parliament Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman in a murder case filed with Mirpur Police Station during the July uprising in the capital.
Rajshahi sets May 15 for start of mango harvesting
10:55 AM, 11 May 2026 MondayThe Rajshahi district administration on Sunday announced May 15 as the official start date for mango harvesting in the current season.