Headline
Govt puts 64 districts under oversight of 30 ruling party MPs, ministers
Notification sets out roles in security, governance, development and implementation of election pledges
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Why the domestic market still matters
Export-oriented industrialisation has long been one of the principal pathways through which developing countries have moved from poverty toward prosperity. Access to foreign markets generates employment, earns foreign exchange, creates
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TOP SHOTS (27 August 2026)
A glimpse of Bangladesh in ten photographs, featuring blooming flowers, rural life, rain-soaked greenery, farming, wildlife and everyday scenes from across the country.
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Shariatpur BNP leader files extortion complaint after journalists accuse him of assault
Police say complaints from both sides are under scrutiny and cases will be recorded if allegations are substantiated
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How solomaxxing is changing the way we look at being alone
Embrace solomaxxing by intentionally enjoying solo dining, cinema trips, and travel from Dhaka cafes to international adventures. Young adults like Sarwat Sameen and Nusrat Kamal reclaim their independence by experiencing
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Tribute / The Dolly Parton we will remember
Celebrate country icon Dolly Parton, whose legacy spans East Tennessee to global hearts with classics like Jolene. Her unmatched songwriting, Imagination Library philanthropy, and unapologetic authenticity redefine stardom, leaving an
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Bangladesh
Opposition walkout shows lack of intent to cooperate in lawmaking: Salahuddin
Home minister says democracy will suffer if parliament fails to remain effective
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Bangladesh earned Tk 862cr from UN peacekeeping in FY2023-24: Khalilur
Foreign minister says income came from peacekeepers’ allowances and rent for Bangladeshi vehicles and equipment used in missions
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'I do not want bail now', Dipu Moni tells tribunal
Former Education Minister Dipu Moni told the International Crimes Tribunal, "I have been incarcerated for two years. My bail application was submitted last April. Now I don't want bail. I
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Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to elevating partnership to a new height
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir called on Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the margins of the 23rd OIC Extraordinary Council of Foreign Ministers
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Rumeen criticises government over ‘on-and-off’ power cuts in parliament
Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana has launched a scathing critique of the government in parliament over the energy crisis, power outages, commodity prices, and the law-and-order situation. Addressing the power situation,
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Kader Gani Chowdhury appointed BSS MD, Chief Editor
The government has appointed senior journalist Muhammad Kader Gani Chowdhury as Managing Director and Chief Editor of state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). The Ministry of Public Administration issued
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Russia’s Amur gas complex fire kills Bangladeshi worker, leaves another missing
A Bangladeshi worker was among 15 people killed in a fire at Russia’s Amur Gas Chemical Complex, the Bangladesh Embassy in Moscow has said. Another Bangladeshi worker remains missing, while
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International
Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'
Trump signed an order in the White House, telling reporters the change was "effective immediately"
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China rejects Nepal's 'dam collapse' claim over deadly floods
China has rejected Nepal's claim that the collapse of a "geological disaster dam" on the Chinese side of the border triggered the massive devastation caused by floods in Nepal. The
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Nepal-Tibet glacier flood kills 332, leaves 1,500 missing as hopes for survivors fade
At least 332 people are dead and more than 1,500 remain missing after a catastrophic glacial collapse triggered flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, with rescue officials putting
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In pictures Nepal reels from deadly flash floods
A massive glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and infrastructure. The disaster has now killed more than 350 people
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8.7m customers’ data stolen in cyberattack on three UK airports
MAG, which operates the Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, said the data of 8.7 million customers had been compromised
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What scientists say about the cause of deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Satellite imagery suggests a section of glacier about 2,000 feet wide broke off at an altitude of around 17,000 feet, falling nearly 4,000 feet to the valley below, said geologist
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Dalai Lama prays 'for all' killed in Tibet-Nepal floods
Flash floods and landslides on Wednesday killed at least 165 people and more than 1,300 remain missing on the Nepal-Tibet border.
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Technology
AI guides surgeons through world-first live brain tumour operation
A British father has become the first patient to undergo brain surgery guided by live artificial intelligence, with surgeons using the technology to navigate hidden nerves and blood vessels while
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Apple launches M6 Mac Mini with $899 starting price
Apple has introduced a new generation of the Mac Mini powered by its M6 processor, with the entry-level model priced at $899 as the company places greater emphasis on local
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Nvidia reportedly agrees $12.9bn deal to acquire Hugging Face
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, in a deal that would give the US chipmaker control of one of the artificial intelligence industry’s most prominent
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Mobile internet slowest in Barishal, Ookla report finds
Barishal Division recorded the slowest median mobile download speed among Bangladesh’s divisions in the first half of 2026. The division posted a median mobile download speed of 22.57 megabits per
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Minister signals interest in maritime nuclear technology at ATLAS launch 2026
Bangladesh has joined governments, nuclear regulators and industry leaders in Washington to discuss the emerging use of nuclear technology at sea, with Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam highlighting
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AI agents force cyber insurers to rethink what counts as an attack: report
Cyber insurers are reviewing their policies as autonomous AI agents raise difficult questions about what should be covered, according to a recent report by Reuters.
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Sport
Delap joins Nottingham Forest in club-record deal
Nottingham Forest have splashed a club record reported fee of £45 million to sign out-of-favour Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
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Barcola to Liverpool from PSG in £120m transfer deal ‘on track’
The France winger has already agreed personal terms with Liverpool, according to several media reports.
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An unusual press briefing: No coach, no captain, and not enough answers
Bangladesh's Under-20 team will leave for Uzbekistan tonight amid an extraordinary cloud of uncertainty, with neither head coach Gerard Jones nor captain or any player attending the team's pre-departure press
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Musiala remains sidelined for Bayern opener, says Kompany
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed on Thursday midfielder Jamal Musiala would not be back in time for this week's Bundesliga opener against Stuttgart as he continues to manage a
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Saudi Arabia backs Infantino amid fallout from failed FIFA investment plan
Saudi Arabia, the hosts of the 2034 men's World Cup, threw their its support behind FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Thursday as he continues to face criticism over the collapse
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Politics
‘We don't want to be part of piecemeal reforms’: Jamaat ameer
Opposition would maintain its position demanding comprehensive reforms and implementation of the referendum verdict, he says
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Local polls likely by November-end or December: CEC
EC hopes to announce election schedule by September, AMM Nasir Uddin says
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‘No reason for anyone to find it hard to breathe’: Shafiqur on Mecca pact
Jamaat chief says joining the defence pact is entirely Bangladesh’s own decision
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Mirza Abbas acquitted in 15 graft cases
Mirza Abbas, political adviser to the prime minister, has been acquitted in 15 corruption cases over alleged irregularities in the allocation of 18 abandoned government houses. All the other accused
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Business
DBBL to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,500cr
Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC is planning to raise its authorised capital - the maximum amount it is allowed to issue in shares - to Tk 3,500 crore from Tk 1,500 crore.
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New platform, CottonPort, launched to raise US cotton sales in Bangladesh
Aswar Rahman, chief executive officer of AmeriBangla Corporation and a Bangladeshi-born American, launched the new digital marketing platform
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BAMA welcomes policy easing agrochemical raw material imports
The Bangladesh Agro-Chemical Manufacturers Association (BAMA) has welcomed the government's new policy easing the import of raw materials for manufacturing agricultural pesticides and removing the requirement to source such materials
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Editorial
Nepal's grief is ours too
South Asian nations must build a common system of glacial monitoring, early warning.
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A timely fiscal relief for businesses
The government's decision to ease the burden of the turnover-based minimum tax comes at a time when businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are struggling to remain afloat amid
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Hazardous chemicals in Dhaka's water
The water that people in Dhaka use every day is carrying several hazardous chemicals. Tests found toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, and residues of pesticides and insecticides
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The long road home: Why China matters to Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh's demand for Rohingya repatriation is not new in diplomatic agenda. It has been a key goal of Bangladesh's policy on the crisis for decades. In 1978 and 1991-92, there
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Murder and suicide on the rise: An ominous prospect
Homicides are on the rise across Bangladesh, according to a report carried in a Bangla contemporary. Indeed, murders and violent crimes seem to have become a routine affair. The killing
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Entertainment
Together We Can to stage inclusive musical performance ‘Dhoronir Gaan’
The special music-and-dance presentation will take place on August 29 at 7pm at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
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Yayoi Kusama, artist of infinity, dies at 97
For decades, Kusama turned experiences that began as childhood hallucinations into paintings, sculptures and installations that explored repetition, infinity and the dissolution of the self.
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‘Bonolota Express’ to screen at ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong
Bangladeshi film “Bonolota Express” is set to be screened at the ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong tomorrow (August 28).
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The politics of refusal: Nazrul, nation and the grammar of dissent
From the beginning, Nazrul’s idea of the country was never territorial alone but is ethical. A nation, in his thinking, is not validated by borders but by whether it dismantles
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Health
Sugary beverages linked to doubled stomach cancer risk, landmark US study shows
Drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day doubles the risk of developing stomach cancer, according to a new US study -- the first to establish a link between sugary
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5 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll stands at 955
DGHS reports 956 new suspected measles cases and 75 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
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Life style
Curated gifting is redefining how we celebrate
Afiya Tasneem has been away from home for three years, studying abroad. Last month, her parents' wedding anniversary and her younger sister's birthday fell in the same week, and she
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Inside the double-shift lives of the urban middle class
The weekend has become a time for many middle-class city families to rest no more. They fall behind on unfinished work, work on a business, do household chores, and try
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