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Tarique says decision to return home isn't in his hands alone amid Khaleda's health concerns

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has shed light on the "complications" surrounding his return to Bangladesh at a time he described as a "critical moment" for his ailing mother, par... Read More


BNP factions clash, explode crude bomb in Rajshahi

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- A scuffle and bomb blast erupted between two BNP factions in Rajshahi City's Ward No. 4. Police said the incident took place around 7pm on Friday. Witnesses said the clash followed... Read More


Govt denies using Google takedown requests to silence critics

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The interim government has offered an explanation for the content-removal requests sent to Google between January and June, rejecting media reports that it asked the platform to remo... Read More


Bangladeshi migrant worker returns home from Italy - in a casket

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The body of a Bangladeshi migrant who was killed in Italy has returned to his home in Madaripur's Rajoir, 73 days after the murder. On Friday at 4pm, the vehicle carrying the remain... Read More


Jamaat's 'Hindu candidate'? Businessman Krishna claims he was tipped off but party denies final decision

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Jamaat-e-Islami is in discussions to nominate a Hindu candidate in a religious minority-heavy constituency in Khulna for the 13th parliamentary elections. Businessman Krishna Nandi,... Read More


Youth fatally stabbed in clash between teen gangs in Khulna

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- A young man has been stabbed to death during a clash between rival youth gangs in Khulna. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Ishan, was attacked on Thursday evening near the Khal... Read More


Vegetables sizzle, fish fizzle in Dhaka markets

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Prices in Dhaka's kitchen markets remain high despite a rise in the supply of winter vegetables, with a gap of around Tk 100 per kg between old and new potatoes. Fish prices, howeve... Read More


Pray for Khaleda Zia's recovery, says Yunus as he offers medical help

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus is concerned about BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health, who is receiving hospital treatment, and has urged the nation to pray for her speedy recovery. ... Read More


At least 56 dead, dozens missing as severe rains unleash floods, landslides in Sri Lanka

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- At least 56 people have died and 21 remain missing after days of torrential rain triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, one of the country's worst weather dis... Read More


Bogura-4 BNP candidate accused of forging undergraduate certificate

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- BNP nominated candidate for Bogura-4 (Kahaloo-Nondigram) Md Mosharraf Hossain has been accused of forging an undergraduate certificate. On Thursday afternoon, following a hearing, a... Read More