Bangladesh

Bijoya Dashami, the final day of the six-day Sharadiya Durga Puja 2026, was celebrated today across the country amid due religious fervor, vibrant traditions, and communal harmony. The grand celebration of Durga Puja ended with the observance of Sindur Khela during the day followed by the immersion (Bisarjan) of idols in nearby rivers, ponds or other water bodies this evening. ...

Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapon has said fascist forces who fled the country and covert forces will join hands to conspire against the BNP and fuel internal party rivalries ahead of the local government elections. He said the two groups were conspiring to create disorder in the country and urged party leaders and activists to remain vigilant and ...

National Parliament Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram has described the Awami League as “the biggest thieves in the history of the world”, accusing the party of looting public money and fleeing the country with thousands of crores of taka. He made the remarks while addressing a public reception organized by Lalmohan upazila and municipal BNP and its ...

Dr Zubaida Rahman, Vice-President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation and spouse of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, on Tuesday called for implementation of a coordinated programme across the country to ensure treatment for those suffering from osteoporosis and to raise public awareness about the disease. Describing the osteoporosis as a ‘silent’ disease, she said it causes bones to become weak, thin, and ...

Shafiqur Rahman, ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami and leader of the opposition, said that students and the public did not shed their blood in the July 2024 uprising for the “benefit of looters and extortionists.” The people will not tolerate looting, extortion, injustice, or oppression under any circumstances, and everyone will have to account for their crimes in the future. He made ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for people of all faiths to work together to build Bangladesh, drawing parallels with the unity among religious communities during the country’s Liberation War. Speaking at a roadside rally in Paglapir, Rangpur, on Tuesday, the prime minister said he wanted to build the country by bringing people of all religions together, just as they ...

The death toll from the head-on collision between a passenger bus and a sand-laden truck in Baraigram upazila of Natore has risen to 14, while 30 others sustained injuries. Natore District Commissioner Sumoni Akter confirmed the death toll of 14, stating that authorities are actively working to identify the deceased victims. The fatal crash occurred at around 4:30 AM on ...

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said media is a pillar of the democratic system and when it acts to promote democracy, the people gain the outmost advantage. “Media has the greatest opportunity to play a positive role in a democratic system. When the media is democratic and works to advance the democratic system, it benefits the people the most,” ...

State Minister Bobby Hajjaj presents findings from nationwide stakeholder meetings at a dialogue in Dhaka on Monday. Photo: Courtesy Field-level education officers identified five major problems facing Bangladesh’s primary education system, including excessive monitoring workloads, burdensome reporting requirements, unreliable student enrolment data, weak school leadership and unsafe school infrastructure. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, who conducted ...

State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain announced his resignation from the cabinet at the National Press Club in Dhaka shortly after 2pm on Monday. He said he had made the decision for personal reasons, despite his party not wanting him to step down. Addressing journalists, Ishraque said he would continue his campaign against drugs with greater determination despite ...