PM assures quick justice for Abrar Fahad’s murder October 8, 2026 Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assured the family of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad…
Storm leaves roads blocked by fallen trees in Jamalpur October 8, 2026 Jamalpur: A sudden storm wreaked havoc in several areas of Bakshiganj upazila in Jamalpur on Thursday afternoon, uprooting numerous trees…
Bus catches fire at Mohakhali terminal October 8, 2026 Dhaka: A fire broke out in an air-conditioned bus at Mohakhali bus terminal in the capital on Thursday afternoon. Anwarul…
2 more arrested over forcing RMU VC to sign resignation letter October 8, 2026 Rajshahi: Police have arrested two more people in connection with their alleged involvement in forcing Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) Vice-Chancellor…
PM orders playgrounds in every union, 1,000 new fields within two months October 8, 2026 Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to establish at least one playground in every union…
Govt signs 15-year concession deal with DP World to operate NCT October 8, 2026 Dhaka: Bangladesh has signed a major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Dubai-based global port operator DP World to modernise, manage,…
New Ganges water treaty to be signed ahead of deadline, hopes Minister Anee October 8, 2026 Dhaka: Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee Thursday expressed hope that a new Ganges water sharing treaty with India would…
PM chairs meeting on Dhaka‘s public transport management October 8, 2026 Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday chaired a meeting to discuss Dhaka’s public transport management, road safety and ways…
ADB to provide $100m loan for affordable, climate-resilient housing October 8, 2026 Dhaka: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $100 million loan to Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to expand access…
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature October 8, 2026 Desk report: Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her genre-defying…