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USF to award posthumous doctorates to Bangladeshi students killed in US
01:07 PM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayThe University of South Florida (USF) has decided to award posthumous doctoral degrees to Bangladeshi PhD students Jamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Bristy, who were victims of a brutal killing in US.
Krishak Dal leader made Barind Development Authority chairman
12:37 PM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayMohammad Hasan Jafier Tuhin, president of the central committee of the Krishak Dal, has been appointed as the chairman of the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority on a one-year contractual basis.
Microbus catches fire in Farmgate
12:12 PM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayA passenger microbus caught fire while in motion in the Farmgate area of the capital, though no casualties were reported.
Child pregnant after rape: Madrasa teacher arrested
12:03 PM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayA madrasa teacher has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from Gouripur in Mymensingh district in connection with a widely reported rape case in Madan upazila of Netrakona, where a 11-year-old girl reportedly became pregnant.
Passengers face poor service despite recent bus fare increase
11:32 AM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayThe government has recently implemented a new fare structure in public transport, citing rising fuel prices, operational costs, and policy adjustments. However, questions remain about how much passenger service quality has actually improved alongside the fare hike.
Gold prices rise by Tk 2,158 per bhori
11:14 AM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayGold prices in the country have increased by Tk 2,158 per bhori, with the new rates taking effect from 10:00 am on Wednesday, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).
Oil prices edge lower as Trump boosts Iran peace hopes
10:18 AM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayOil prices edged lower in early Wednesday trade in Asia after US President Donald Trump raised hopes for an agreement with Iran to end the war.
Another Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrim dies, death toll hits 10
10:05 AM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayA Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrim has died in Saudi Arabia, bringing the total death toll to 10. Mosammat Nilufa Begum (57), a resident of Haripur in Thakurgaon, passed away in Makkah. She had travelled for Hajj under a private arrangement.
Russia strikes Ukraine just hours before ceasefire, 26 killed
08:32 AM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayAt least 26 people have been killed and more than 80 injured in Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, just hours before Kyiv’s ceasefire is to kick in and three days before Moscow’s planned pause in fighting.
Trump pauses Hormuz operation in push for deal with Iran
08:10 AM, 06 May 2026 WednesdayPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day, in a bid to reach a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war.
PM orders swift repair of Pirojpur roads
09:56 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday, May 5, directed the authorities concerned to urgently repair roads in Pirojpur district and make them suitable for smooth vehicular movement.
Romanian govt toppled in no-confidence vote
09:41 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayRomania’s pro-European Union coalition government has collapsed after a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, raising fears of a fiscal crisis.
Govt transfers 9 DIGs, 30 SPs simultaneously
09:01 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayIn a major reshuffle in the Police, the government has simultaneously transferred nine Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and 30 Superintendents of Police (SPs).
Khalilur defends US trade deal, cites global examples
08:25 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayForeign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday, May 5, defended Bangladesh’s position in its reciprocal trade agreement with the US, urging critics to view the deal in a global context and compare it with similar agreements signed by other countries. He made the remarks after a meeting with a delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch in Dhaka.
Global aid for Rohingyas must boost as funding falls: Salahuddin
07:13 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayExpressing concern over a significant decline in global assistance for the Rohingyas, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said it is now imperative to enhance international support to improve their living standards and meet their humanitarian needs.
Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign, says TMC didn't lose
06:42 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayWest Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who lost the state to the BJP on Monday, has refused to tender her resignation, creating an unprecedented crisis that is likely to land on Governor RN Ravi's desk for resolution.
HC grants bail to ex-minister Nurul Islam Sujan in 3 cases
06:12 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayThe High Court (HC) has granted bail to former Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan in three cases, including a murder case filed with Jatrabari police station in Dhaka.
US military killed 5 in attacks on passenger boats: Iran
05:27 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayIran has accused the United States of killing five civilians in the Strait of Hormuz, saying its forces attacked passenger vessels in the waterway rather than boats belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as claimed.
6 more die with measles and symptoms in 24hrs
04:37 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdaySix more people died with measles and the disease-like symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours, as the contagious disease continued to spread. Of the new casualties, two were confirmed, and the remaining four suspected measles deaths, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
Univ student abducted from Dhaka found dead in Habiganj
04:00 PM, 05 May 2026 TuesdayPolice have recovered the body of a private university student, who had been abducted from Dhaka recently, in Habiganj's Madhabpur upazila.