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UPDF leader killed, his two sisters hurt in Rangamati gun attack

Rangamati, April 17 -- A United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) leader was killed and his two sisters were injured in a gun attack on their house in Kutukchhari area under Sadar upazila of Rangamati ... Read More


Hailstorms damage Boro crops in 4 Habiganj upazilas

Habiganj, April 17 -- Boro crops across 13 unions in four upazilas of Habiganj have been damaged by hailstorms over the past three days, local agriculture officials said. The affected unions include ... Read More


ODI series: New Zealand bat first in opener against Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 17 -- New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening match of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh on Friday in Dhaka. Bangladesh brought in Shoriful Islam repla... Read More


Commerce minister mourns secretary's death

Dhaka, April 17 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman. In a condolence message on Friday, he said Mahbub... Read More


Housewife allegedly abducted, raped in Cumilla after husband held captive

, April 17 -- A housewife on Wednesday was allegedly abducted and raped after miscreants intercepted an auto-rickshaw carrying her and her husband and held the man captive in Homna upazila of Cumilla.... Read More


Jamaat to back just causes, resist injustice: Ameer

Dhaka, April 17 -- e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said his party will support the government on all just causes while firmly opposing injustice and any action... Read More


Student brawl forces shutdown of BAU cultural event

, April 17 -- A cultural evening at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) descended into chaos on Thursday as a violent clash between two student factions forced organizers to shut down the event p... Read More


Govt declares November 7 public holiday marking 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day'

, April 17 -- The government on Thursday decided to restore observance of 7 November as 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day', and the day will be a public holiday. The decision was announced by C... Read More


Trump says Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon, signals progress in talks

, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump has said Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations and the prospects of a long-term deal. Speaking to repo... Read More


Israeli strikes kill 8 in Lebanon despite Trump's ceasefire announcement

, April 16 -- At least eight civilians were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, as US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon set... Read More