China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say

September 18, 2026

Intl desk: China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen’s Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi Arabia…

Diplomatic, legal initiatives continue to bring Sheikh Hasina back: Parliamentary body

September 17, 2026

Dhaka: The government is continuing diplomatic and legal initiatives to bring Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh, according to the meeting…

60 judges transferred, posted across country

September 17, 2026

Dhaka: The government has transferred and posted 60 judges to different courts and judicial offices across the country. The Law…

PM orders coordinated action to prevent pollution of Gulshan, Banani and 3 other Dhaka lakes

September 17, 2026

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen coordinated efforts to prevent pollution and improve…

ACC probes ex-adviser Asif Mahmud’s alleged assets in 5 nations, seeks travel ban

September 17, 2026

Dhaka: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sent a letter to the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) seeking financial information and…

Timeframe for UP election to be reviewed: EC Md Sanaullah

September 17, 2026

Dhaka: The Election Commission will review the timeframe for holding Union Parishad elections in phases before finalising the election schedule,…

‘Drugs being pushed in to destroy our youth’, Tuku alleges deliberate influx from India, Myanmar

September 17, 2026

Staff Correspondent: Drugs are being deliberately pushed into Bangladesh from India and Myanmar to cripple the country’s youth and prevent…

Enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings ‘almost nil’ in six months: Asaduzzaman

September 17, 2026

Dhaka: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Thursday said incidents of enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killing have…