Enforced Disappearance Commission grapple with over 1,800 complaints

The Commission on Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh is grappling with a staggering 1,800-plus complaints, each a plea for answers in a nation haunted by missing loved ones.

Govt issues gazette notification banning AL activities

The government has issued a gazette notification banning all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League and its affiliated organisations under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) completes the trial of the party's leaders and activists.

Shaun Tait to coach Tigers fast bowling

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in Australian speed demon Shaun Tait as the national team’s Pace Bowling Coach, a move set to electrify the Tigers’ fast-bowling unit.

Police will no longer carry deadly weapons: Jahangir

In a ground-breaking move to reform law enforcement, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced Monday that Bangladesh’s police will no longer carry deadly weapons, with all such firearms to be surrendered.

Sundarbans shielded: No new industries in 10-km eco-zone

The Sundarbans, Bangladesh’s emerald jewel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, gained a vital layer of protection as the government banned new industrial projects within a 10-kilometer Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) surrounding the mangrove forest.

US and China agree to cut tariffs by 115%

The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn.

Yunus calls for regional economic integration, hydro power collaboration with Nepal

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for an integrated economic strategy between Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven North Eastern States of India, emphasising the potential of cross-border collaboration in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity.

Sheikh Hasina responsible for July-August killings: Chief Prosecutor

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina bears full responsibility for the killings during the July-August mass uprising, Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam announced at a press conference on Monday, May 12, after submitting an investigation report on the genocide case against her to the tribunal.

Turning trash into treasure: Bangladesh’s recycling industry

Recycling in Bangladesh is no longer just about managing trash –it’s a lifeline for thousands, a pathway out of poverty, and a cornerstone of sustainable growth. From waste pickers in Mirpur to innovators in Jamalpur, the recycling sector is transforming lives and redefining the nation’s economic landscape.

Ordinance empowers BB to takeover any bank

The government has promulgated the 'Bank Resolution Ordinance 2025', published as a gazette notification on Friday, allowing the Bangladesh Bank to temporarily take over any scheduled bank or financial institution, including Islamic banks, by transferring shares to government-owned entities.

Thunderstorms, lightning expected in 21 districts

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued a lightning warning on Monday, May 12, forecasting temporary rain, thunderstorms, and lightning with gusty winds of 45-60 km/h or more in 21 districts within the next 1-4 hours from 8:30 am.

15 killed Israel bombs Gaza school, Hamas to release US-Israeli captive

Filling station, tank lorry owners to enforce strike May 25

Petrol pump and tank lorry owners announced a nationwide 8-hour strike on May 25, from 6:00am to 2:00om, demanding an increase in fuel sales commission to a minimum of 7 per cent along with nine other demands...

Lightning strikes kill 10 across Bangladesh in a single day

A wave of thunderstorms turned deadly across Bangladesh on Saturday, claiming ten lives in lightning strikes across four districts, leaving communities in Brahmanbaria, Kishoreganj, Chapainawabganj, and Habiganj reeling.

Namaz-e-janaza of Jamaat leader Obaidullah held

The city of Chittagong awoke to grief Sunday as Dr AZM Obaidullah, a towering figure in Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and a beloved patron of culture, passed away at 1:00am on Saturday in a private hospital...

SAFF U-19: Bangladesh beat Bhutan to reach semifinal

Defending champions Bangladesh smartly reached the semifinal final of the six-nation South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Men's Under-19 Championship as the first team beating Bhutan by 3-0 goal in their last Group A match at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, in the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, May 11...

Pope Leo pleads ‘never again war!’

On his first-ever Regina Caeli appearance, Pope Leo XIV stood on the central loggia of St Peter’s Basilica Sunday and delivered a powerful appeal for peace, echoing the enduring message of his predecessor, Pope Francis.

High-level probe body formed over Hamid’s escape

A three-member high-level investigation committee, headed by Education Adviser Prof CR Abrar, has been formed over former President Abdul Hamid’s leaving the country...

Chinese envoy finds Bangladesh stands at crucial crossroads of transformations

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Sunday expressed his hope that Chinese modernisation could offer some reference for Bangladesh and fellow Global South nations as Bangladesh stands at this "crucial crossroads of transformations,"

Cabinet clears Anti-Terrorism Ordinance to ban entities

The Council of Advisers, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, granted final approval Sunday to the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, during a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna.