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Why failure to protect street children's fundamental rights not illegal: HC

Dhaka, May 17 -- The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why the failure to take effective steps to protect and ensure the fundamental rights of street child... Read More


Bangladeshi cattle trader found dead in Padma River along border in Chapainawabganj

Chapainawabganj, May 17 -- A Bangladeshi cattle trader was found dead in a river along the border with India in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on Saturday night, a week after he had gone missing.... Read More


JCD accuses Chhatra Shibir of orchestrating unrest at DUET under guise of 'general students'

Dhaka, May 17 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) on Sunday alleged that activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir, operating under the banner of "general students," created a confrontational situation at the ... Read More


Eid Al Adha 2026: Tunisia, Turkey confirm start of Dhu Al Hijjah

, May 17 -- Tunisia and Turkey have officially announced the beginning of Dhu Al Hijjah, confirming Monday, May 18, as the first day of the Islamic month and Wednesday, May 27, as Eid Al Adha. "The c... Read More


PM pays last respects to ex-State Minister Mizanur Rahman Sinha

, May 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday paid his last respects to former State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mizanur Rahman Sinha. The Prime Minister placed a wreath at the coffi... Read More


Fire destroys 47 shops, dwelling houses in Bandarban

, May 17 -- A fire destroyed around 47 shops and dwelling houses at Baghmara Bazar under Jamchari union in Sadar upazila of Bandarban early Sunday. The fire broke out at a shop around 4:00am and soon... Read More


Ameer-e-Jamaat questions politicisation leading to 'grabbing' in all sectors

Rajshahi, May 17 -- e-Islami Ameer and leader of the opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday questioned what he described as widespread "political grabbing" across all sectors, directing sharp crit... Read More


Taskin, Miraz lead dominant morning surge as Pakistan slump to 96-4

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bangladesh's bowling unit carried the momentum from Litton Das's opening-day heroics into Sunday morning, executing a clinical collapse of the Pakistani top-order to leave the visitor... Read More


3 UPDF men detained in CHT raid; rifle, ammunition recovered

Dhaka, May 17 -- Three members of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF-Main) were detained during a raid in the Budangchhara area under Guimara region in the Chittagong Hill Tracts on Saturday. ... Read More


Tea plays vital role in strengthening Bangladesh-China ties: Chinese Counselor

Dhaka, May 17 -- Li Shaopeng, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, said on Saturday that tea is playing a significant role in enhancing friendly relations between Bangladesh and China. ... Read More