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4 die as pickup crashes into parked truck in Tangail

Dhaka, June 9 -- Four people have died after a poultry-laden pickup truck crashed into the back of a bamboo-laden truck in Tangail's Sakhipur. The accident occurred near Kalia Bazar on the Sakhipur-S... Read More


HC grants Dipu Moni bail in another case, issues rulings in seven more

Dhaka, June 9 -- The High Court has granted bail to former Awami League minister Dipu Moni in another case, and issued a ruling asking why she should not be granted bail in seven others. The order ca... Read More


India's nuclear stockpile rises to 190 warheads, surpassing Pakistan: SIPRI

Dhaka, June 9 -- India has increased its nuclear arsenal to an estimated 190 warheads, overtaking neighbouring Pakistan's stockpile of 170, NDTV reports. According to the latest yearbook by the Stock... Read More


Jamaat sets out Tk 8.39tn 'shadow budget' for FY2027

Dhaka, June 9 -- Opposition Jamaat-e-Islami has proposed a Tk 8.39 trillion "shadow budget" ahead of the government's spending plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposal prioritises public admini... Read More


No bar on Awami League members joining local polls if criteria fulfilled: advisor

Dhaka, June 9 -- The local government elections are open to members of the Awami League, provided they meet the required eligibility criteria and do not campaign under the party's banner, Prime Minist... Read More


Mosaddek's all-round brilliance and Nahid's pace dismantle Australia in ODI opener

Dhaka, June 9 -- Bangladesh launched their ODI series against Australia in commanding fashion, cruising to a crushing 86-run DLS victory in Dhaka. Mosaddek Hossain led the charge with a superb 86, wh... Read More


Nahid, Mosaddek star as Bangladesh end Australia hoodoo with crushing win

Dhaka, June 9 -- Bangladesh produced one of their most commanding ODI performances in recent memory, overwhelming Australia by 86 runs in Duckworth-Lewis method in Dhaka. The win marks the Tigers' se... Read More


Bangladesh reports three more deaths with measles symptoms in a day

Dhaka, June 9 -- Health authorities have recorded the death of three more people with symptoms related to measles over the past 24 hours. During this period, 54 people were diagnosed with measles wit... Read More


Four sectors may require Tk 420bn subsidies over West Asia tensions, says finance minister

Dhaka, June 9 -- Rising tensions involving Iran and the wider region of West Asia could force the government to provide an additional Tk 426 billion in subsidies for fuel, gas, electricity and fertili... Read More


SC Secretariat abolition amounted to 'contempt of court', says Shishir Manir

Dhaka, June 9 -- Defence counsel Shishir Manir says the manner in which the BNP government has abolished the Supreme Court Secretariat, established during the tenure of the interim government, amounts... Read More