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Family, defence reject ICT verdict on Abu Sayed murder, plan High Court appeal

Dhaka, April 9 -- Both the prosecution and defence have expressed dissatisfaction and signalled plans to move the High Court (HC) following the International Crimes Tribunal's (ICT) verdict in the Abu... Read More


Bogura-6 by-election: BNP candidate Rezaul Karim Badsha wins by large margin

Dhaka, April 9 -- Rezaul Karim Badsha, the candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has secured a decisive victory in the by-election for the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency. Returning Offi... Read More


2 infants die of measles symptoms at Faridpur hospital

Dhaka, April 9 -- Amid the countrywide outbreak, two 7-month olds have died while undergoing treatment for measles symptoms at Faridpur Medical College Hospital. The District Civil Surgeon's Office a... Read More


Student shot amid Narayanganj clash in critical condition

Dhaka, April 9 -- A simple walk home from a madrasa has become a fight for survival for 13-year-old Imran Hossain. The Hafez division student of Hazrat Sumaiya Madrasa in Fatullah, Narayanganj, had n... Read More


Parliament sound system under scanner as ACC probes alleged repair, maintenance scam

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an inquiry into allegations of massive fund embezzlement and money laundering under the guise of maintaining and repairing the sound... Read More


Polling under way for by-election in Bogura-6, general election in Sherpur-3

Dhaka, April 9 -- Voting has begun in the Bogura-6 by-election alongside the general election in Sherpur-3 for the 13th parliament. Election officials said polling began at 7:30am on Thursday as sche... Read More


Bangladesh to host first BTKG Expo 2026, showcasing global textile and garment innovations

Dhaka, April 9 -- Bangladesh is set to hold BTKG Expo 2026, a large-scale international exhibition focused on the garment and textile sector. "The event is designed to serve as a global platform wher... Read More


Bangladesh sets 6pm deadline for Pahela Baishakh celebrations

Dhaka, April 9 -- The government has directed that all programmes to celebrate the Bengali New Year 1433 must conclude by 6pm, pledging heightened security across the country on the occasion. The hom... Read More


'DGFI stint was a black chapter of my career,' former general Mamun tells court

Dhaka, April 9 -- Former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) retired lieutenant general Sheikh Mamun Khaled has described his tenure at the helm of the military i... Read More


Jamuka bill passed, retaining Muslim League, Jamaat, Nizam-e-Islam as Pakistan collaborators

Dhaka, April 9 -- The parliament has passed the Jatiyo Muktijoddha Council (Jamuka) Amendment Bill, 2026, maintaining the names of three local collaborators of the Pakistan Army -- then Muslim League,... Read More