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Speakers urge self-regulation, reform to rebuild trust in Bangladesh media

, May 3 -- Media leaders, editors and rights advocates on Sunday stressed the urgent need for self-regulation, institutional reform and greater accountability to rebuild public trust in Bangladesh's m... Read More


Home Minister admitted 'political hypocrisy', Law Minister misled parliament: Hasnat Abdullah

, May 3 -- Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser (Southern region) of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Cumilla-4 MP, on Sunday accused Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed of effectively admitting to "politi... Read More


Govt committed to healthy ties with media: Dr Zahed

, May 3 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Policy and Strategy Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Sunday said the government is committed to fostering a 'healthy and constructive' relationship with the media, emphasis... Read More


ADB launches new financing facility to boost critical minerals supply chains in Asia-Pacific

Dhaka, May 3 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday launched a new financing facility to help countries in Asia and the Pacific develop critical minerals supply chains needed for clean energy, ... Read More


Man crushed under train in Mymensingh

, May 3 -- An unidentified man was killed after being hit by a train while walking along railway tracks in Shambhuganj railway station area of Mymensingh on Sunday morning. Haor Express passenger tra... Read More


USF holds vigil for two Bangladeshi students

Dhaka, May 3 -- The University of South Florida (USF) community gathered in grief to honour two Bangladeshi students who were murdered last month, with hundreds attending a solemn vigil on campus. St... Read More


11 listed banks declare no dividend; 10 moved to Z category

Dhaka, May 3 -- Eleven listed banks have declared no dividend for the year ending on December 31, 2025 with 10 of them newly placed in the Z category. The latest disclosures, made on Sunday through t... Read More


Youth found hanging in Khulna

Khulna, May 3 -- A young man was found hanging at his house in the city's Railway New Colony on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Nazmul Hossain, 35, son of Ali Ahmed Farazi of the colon... Read More


Krishak Dal leader's body exhumed 14 months after burial in Lakshmipur

, May 3 -- The body of a local Krishak Dal leader was exhumed following a court order, around 14 months after his burial in Terbeki of Lakshmipur municipality on Sunday. The body of Shahadat Hossain ... Read More


PM urges DCs to deliver on govt pledges with spirit of progress

Dhaka, May 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday called on deputy commissioners (DCs) to play a proactive role in implementing the government's promises made to the people with a spirit to move... Read More