The four schoolgirls from Thakurgaon who had been missing since yesterday were found at a bus terminal in Sylhet by the police today. A team from Thakurgaon police had already left for Sylhet to bring the girls back, Thakurgaon Assistant Superintendent of Police Snehasish Kumar Das said. The girls were found in the waiting room of Kadamtali Bus Terminal in ...

The Finance Ministry has approved a legal exemption for Shinepukur Ceramics, a concern of the default-hit Beximco Group, to open a letter-of-credit (LC) with the Sonali Bank. However, Sonali Bank cannot demand any financial assistance from the Ministry of Finance in relation to the loan, nor will the Finance Division under the ministry bear any liability to this end, the ...

England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions have “hero moments” in them after his late double avoided a huge World Cup upset to beat DR Congo 2-1 on Wednesday. Thomas Tuchel’s men next face the daunting task of co-hosts Mexico on home soil in Sunday’s last 16 clash. But for long spells in Atlanta, it looked like England could ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday expressed hope that work on the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will be completed within the scheduled timeframe, enabling its inauguration by December this year. He came up with the optimism when a Japanese delegation, led by Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Shimada Tomaki, met him at the Prime Minister’s Office ...

The government is continuing its efforts to bring back former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to face legal proceedings in Bangladesh following her conviction in a crimes against humanity case linked to the July uprising, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shama said,”There is no fresh update. ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday discussed a proposed infrastructure project to reduce traffic congestion in the capital through the effective use of circular roads and waterways. The proposal was discussed at a meeting on road management of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) held at the Cabinet Division conference room at the Secretariat, with the Prime Minister in the chair, ...

GENEVA, July 1, 2026 : The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned. The UN Development Programme said the epidemic was “sparking a far-reaching socioeconomic crisis which could push 985,000 more people into poverty”. “The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating ...

As Bangladeshis, we have always had fish from the sea in our diet. With time, once considered a coastal luxury, fish like hilsa, rupchanda, koral, and even imported varieties such as basa, are now easily available. This rise in accessibility has opened new possibilities for healthier eating — something that nutritionists have long encouraged. Heart, Mind, and Body One of ...

Bangladeshi Actress Parsa Ivana has alleged that she has yet to receive her full remuneration for the drama ‘Nilanjana Express’, seven months after its release. Ivana said in a facebook post that she was still owed part of her payment and alleged that several crew members, including production staff, had also not received their dues. Responding to the allegation, director ...

DHAKA, Mar 30, 2026 : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today announced that a nationwide programme titled ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ aimed at finding out children’s sporting talent will kick off in Sylhet on April 30. “‘Notun Kuri Sports’ will be launched nationwide in a new format from Sylhet on April 30 to identify sports talent among children and adolescents,” he said, ...