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3 killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan

KABUL, Sept. 21 -- At least three people were killed after the Pakistani air force carried out airstrikes early Monday in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces bordering Pakistan, Afghan m... Read More


Fuel prices rise up to nearly 36% between January and September 2026

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Prices of all four major liquid fuels changed several times between January and September this year, with the latest hike of Tk 20 per litre taking effect from Monday. With the lat... Read More


IU inter-dept football tournament postponed after clashes

Bangladesh, Sept. 21 -- Islamic University (IU) authorities in Kushtia on Monday postponed an inter-department football tournament after two separate clashes between students of four departments left ... Read More


No Indian electricity corridor through Bangladesh sans reciprocity: CNI

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Citizens for National Interest (CNI), a rights body, on Sunday opposed the proposed 765 kV Indian electricity transmission corridor passing through Bangladesh. Addressing a press b... Read More


Gas supply to several Dhaka areas to remain suspended for 5 hours Tuesday

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Gas supply to all categories of customers in several areas of Dhaka will remain suspended for five hours on Tuesday due to emergency repair work on a gas pipeline. According to Tit... Read More


Opratim murder: Two minors sent to Tongi Child Dev Centre

Gazipur, Sept. 21 -- Two minors among four suspects arrested in connection with the murder of schoolboy Ishiat Shahriar Opratim in Cumilla have been sent to the Tongi Child Development Centre in Gazip... Read More


Tolerance for opposing views lacking in Parliament: Deputy Speaker

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal on Monday said there is a lack of tolerance for opposing views in Parliament, which he described as regrettable. "Parliament is meant to make ... Read More


Islami Bank launches 'Hajj Agent Kafela Card' to ease pilgrimage transactions

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has launched the 'Hajj Agent Kafela Card' to facilitate financial transactions for Holy Hajj pilgrims. Under the facility, users will be able to withdraw... Read More


Man held with 13.9kg cannabis in Chapainawabganj

, Sept. 21 -- Police detained a man with 13.9kg of cannabis in Nachol upazila of Chapainawabganj on Sunday night. The detainee was identified as Nazrul Islam, 56, son of Ainal Haque of Tarapur area i... Read More


Dhaka records 'moderate' air quality this morning

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Dhaka ranked 23rd among the world's most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 79 at 8:45 am. According to the AQI ranking, the capital's... Read More