Exclusive Interview: Md Touhid Hossain “I said, let me step down”

When I was approached and became certain that Professor Yunus would be leading the government, I agreed.

Politics A capable state, an effective foreign policy

A country's internal realities shape its external posture just as changes in the international system compel governments to rethink national policy

Changes in four secretary posts, including Primary and Mass Education and Energy

The government appointed new secretaries to four ministries and divisions, including the Primary and Mass Education Ministry and Energy Division, through promotions and transfers.

Tonu murder case: Ex-army man's bail stayed, asked to surrender within 24 hrs

Chamber Judge Md Rezaul Haque issued the order Thursday after hearing the state's petition challenging the High Court's decision granting bail.

"Didn't you see how we beat police until they bled?": NCP leader Jubairul Alam

Class one admission on lottery, tests for other primary and secondary grades

US Pacific Fleet Commander visits advanced maritime security cooperation

Admiral Steve Koehler, commander, US Pacific Fleet, visited Dhaka 4-6 August, 2026. He met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and others to discuss maritime

Exclusive Interview: Professor Asif Nazrul There were attempts to appoint someone other than Dr. Yunus as Chief Adviser

I began to firmly believe that the government would fall when the army said it would not take up arms against the people.

Opinion What is the way to fulfilling July's unfinished agenda?

In the history of Bangladesh, certain moments are not just the names of political events; they turn the trajectory of the nation's future course.

TOP SHOTS (6 August 2026)

Chattogram Board HSC revised routine published, postponed exams from 20 Aug

UN withheld witness info for not repealing death penalty in ICT law: Prosecutor

Uncertainty over LPP’s $700m garment purchase orders from Bangladesh

Analysis Policy interest rate reduced amid high inflation; will inflation rise further?

Presidential election schedule announced, voting on 20 August

July Mass Uprising All Sheikh Family members abroad safely, many party leaders remain in prison

City Bank becomes first to launch Swift’s new payment scheme

416 killed in road accidents in July, most crashes occurred in the morning

Police cadre at 4th attempt: Javed Hossain’s success tempered by the loss of his father

Gas supply to national grid restored as damaged LNG terminal resumes partial operation

Former Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid HossainFile photo

Exclusive Interview: Md Touhid Hossain “I said, let me step down”

When I was approached and became certain that Professor Yunus would be leading the government, I agreed.

Politics A capable state, an effective foreign policy

Changes in four secretary posts, including Primary and Mass Education and Energy

Tonu murder case: Ex-army man's bail stayed, asked to surrender within 24 hrs

"Didn't you see how we beat police until they bled?": NCP leader Jubairul Alam

Jubairul Alam made these remarks on Wednesday at a public rally organied by the 11-party alliance in Anwara upazila of Chattogram.

Class one admission on lottery, tests for other primary and secondary grades

The government has decided to abolish admission tests for Class one from the 2027 academic year, with students to be selected through a lottery instead.

US Pacific Fleet Commander visits advanced maritime security cooperation

Exclusive Interview: Professor Asif Nazrul There were attempts to appoint someone other than Dr. Yunus as Chief Adviser

Opinion What is the way to fulfilling July's unfinished agenda?

TOP SHOTS (6 August 2026)

Chattogram Board HSC revised routine published, postponed exams from 20 Aug

UN withheld witness info for not repealing death penalty in ICT law: Prosecutor

Uncertainty over LPP’s $700m garment purchase orders from Bangladesh

Since LPP did business with FES Retail on the basis of assurances, they argue that LPP must take responsibility.

Analysis Policy interest rate reduced amid high inflation; will inflation rise further?

Anyone with even an elementary understanding of the subject can foresee the consequences of this decision. However, the Bangladesh Bank likely had little choice.

Presidential election schedule announced, voting on 20 August

EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed disclosed the schedule on Thursday.

July Mass Uprising All Sheikh Family members abroad safely, many party leaders remain in prison

City Bank becomes first to launch Swift’s new payment scheme

416 killed in road accidents in July, most crashes occurred in the morning

Police cadre at 4th attempt: Javed Hossain’s success tempered by the loss of his father

Gas supply to national grid restored as damaged LNG terminal resumes partial operation

Politics A capable state, an effective foreign policy

A country's internal realities shape its external posture just as changes in the international system compel governments to rethink national policy

Changes in four secretary posts, including Primary and Mass Education and Energy

The government appointed new secretaries to four ministries and divisions, including the Primary and Mass Education Ministry and Energy Division, through promotions and transfers.

Tonu murder case: Ex-army man's bail stayed, asked to surrender within 24 hrs

July Mass Uprising All Sheikh Family members abroad safely, many party leaders remain in prison

City Bank becomes first to launch Swift’s new payment scheme

416 killed in road accidents in July, most crashes occurred in the morning

Police cadre at 4th attempt: Javed Hossain’s success tempered by the loss of his father

Gas supply to national grid restored as damaged LNG terminal resumes partial operation

Former Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid HossainFile photo

Exclusive Interview: Md Touhid Hossain “I said, let me step down”

When I was approached and became certain that Professor Yunus would be leading the government, I agreed.

"Didn't you see how we beat police until they bled?": NCP leader Jubairul Alam

Jubairul Alam made these remarks on Wednesday at a public rally organied by the 11-party alliance in Anwara upazila of Chattogram.

Class one admission on lottery, tests for other primary and secondary grades

The government has decided to abolish admission tests for Class one from the 2027 academic year, with students to be selected through a lottery instead.

TOP SHOTS (6 August 2026)

Chattogram Board HSC revised routine published, postponed exams from 20 Aug

UN withheld witness info for not repealing death penalty in ICT law: Prosecutor

Uncertainty over LPP’s $700m garment purchase orders from Bangladesh

Since LPP did business with FES Retail on the basis of assurances, they argue that LPP must take responsibility.

Analysis Policy interest rate reduced amid high inflation; will inflation rise further?

Anyone with even an elementary understanding of the subject can foresee the consequences of this decision. However, the Bangladesh Bank likely had little choice.

Presidential election schedule announced, voting on 20 August

EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed disclosed the schedule on Thursday.

US Pacific Fleet Commander visits advanced maritime security cooperation

Admiral Steve Koehler, commander, US Pacific Fleet, visited Dhaka 4-6 August, 2026. He met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and others to discuss maritime

Exclusive Interview: Professor Asif Nazrul There were attempts to appoint someone other than Dr. Yunus as Chief Adviser

I began to firmly believe that the government would fall when the army said it would not take up arms against the people.

Opinion What is the way to fulfilling July's unfinished agenda?

In the history of Bangladesh, certain moments are not just the names of political events; they turn the trajectory of the nation's future course.