Closed-door meeting at ICT Investigation to be conducted over demand of Tk 10m for bail: Chief prosecutor

ICT Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam made this statement to journalists during a briefing held at the tribunal premises on Tuesday afternoon.

Bangladesh will not follow anyone’s dictation: Foreign minister in London

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said that Bangladesh will no longer follow anyone’s dictations and will act according to its own will.

Crime Extortion in silence: Shahbagh traders face secret attacks, abductions if payments refused

Some traders claim that a portion of the extortion money also goes to Khwaja Habibullah Habib, a member of the BNP’s Dhaka south city unit.

40m to get family cards in 5 years: PM

Government has to follow rules in taking any initiative, and as part of those rules and regulations, it has to take pilot projects first

Energy crisis: Supply of essential goods faces disruption

Roundtable Efforts needed to develop women’s leadership

Leader of the Opposition seeks his adviser be appointed to foreign ministry

The opposition leader believes that such an appointment would enable the opposition’s foreign policy positions to be presented to and reviewed by the government

Opinion Family Card: A test of overcoming design deficiencies in social safety net

The government’s new Family Card initiative has once again brought that long-standing tension to the centre of debate.

Opinion Fighting a monster should not turn us into monsters

In Bangladesh’s history, the 7 March speech is more than a political event. Emotions, memories, and the nation’s political history are intertwined with this speech

Ride-sharing motorcycles to receive up to 5 litres of fuel per day

PM inaugurates ‘Family Card’ programme

TOP SHOTS (10 March 2026)

Fuel situation Long waits at petrol pumps

BNP wants to hold local govt elections after preparing the field

Ships brandish China-links to weave through Strait of Hormuz

PM Tarique Rahman greets Nepali people on successful elections

Demand at press conference Power plant owners seek bonds if necessary to settle arrears

Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war ‘pretty much’ complete

India congratulates Nepal rapper, tipped to be next PM

Long queues of trucks outside Narayanganj depots

Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam gave speech to journalists during a briefing held at the tribunal premises on 10 March, 2026.Prothom Alo

Closed-door meeting at ICT Investigation to be conducted over demand of Tk 10m for bail: Chief prosecutor

ICT Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam made this statement to journalists during a briefing held at the tribunal premises on Tuesday afternoon.

Bangladesh will not follow anyone’s dictation: Foreign minister in London

Crime Extortion in silence: Shahbagh traders face secret attacks, abductions if payments refused

40m to get family cards in 5 years: PM

Energy crisis: Supply of essential goods faces disruption

Electricity load shedding is disrupting production at industrial factories, while fuel shortages are hampering product supply for many businesses.

Roundtable Efforts needed to develop women’s leadership

Empowering women means building a safe, just and inclusive society where every child can grow up to realise their full potential.

Leader of the Opposition seeks his adviser be appointed to foreign ministry

Opinion Family Card: A test of overcoming design deficiencies in social safety net

Opinion Fighting a monster should not turn us into monsters

Ride-sharing motorcycles to receive up to 5 litres of fuel per day

PM inaugurates ‘Family Card’ programme

TOP SHOTS (10 March 2026)

Fuel situation Long waits at petrol pumps

Queues of vehicles waiting to buy fuel are growing longer by the day. In some places, the line of vehicles has stretched beyond one kilometres.

BNP wants to hold local govt elections after preparing the field

The new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has already appointed political figures as administrators in six city corporations, including the two in Dhaka.

Ships brandish China-links to weave through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has effectively closed the vital waterway since US-Israeli strikes on it began on 28 February and at least 10 vessels have been attacked since.

PM Tarique Rahman greets Nepali people on successful elections

Demand at press conference Power plant owners seek bonds if necessary to settle arrears

Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war ‘pretty much’ complete

India congratulates Nepal rapper, tipped to be next PM

Long queues of trucks outside Narayanganj depots

Bangladesh will not follow anyone’s dictation: Foreign minister in London

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said that Bangladesh will no longer follow anyone’s dictations and will act according to its own will.

Crime Extortion in silence: Shahbagh traders face secret attacks, abductions if payments refused

Some traders claim that a portion of the extortion money also goes to Khwaja Habibullah Habib, a member of the BNP’s Dhaka south city unit.

40m to get family cards in 5 years: PM

PM Tarique Rahman greets Nepali people on successful elections

Demand at press conference Power plant owners seek bonds if necessary to settle arrears

Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war ‘pretty much’ complete

India congratulates Nepal rapper, tipped to be next PM

Long queues of trucks outside Narayanganj depots

Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam gave speech to journalists during a briefing held at the tribunal premises on 10 March, 2026.Prothom Alo

Closed-door meeting at ICT Investigation to be conducted over demand of Tk 10m for bail: Chief prosecutor

ICT Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam made this statement to journalists during a briefing held at the tribunal premises on Tuesday afternoon.

Energy crisis: Supply of essential goods faces disruption

Electricity load shedding is disrupting production at industrial factories, while fuel shortages are hampering product supply for many businesses.

Roundtable Efforts needed to develop women’s leadership

Empowering women means building a safe, just and inclusive society where every child can grow up to realise their full potential.

Ride-sharing motorcycles to receive up to 5 litres of fuel per day

PM inaugurates ‘Family Card’ programme

TOP SHOTS (10 March 2026)

Fuel situation Long waits at petrol pumps

Queues of vehicles waiting to buy fuel are growing longer by the day. In some places, the line of vehicles has stretched beyond one kilometres.

BNP wants to hold local govt elections after preparing the field

The new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has already appointed political figures as administrators in six city corporations, including the two in Dhaka.

Ships brandish China-links to weave through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has effectively closed the vital waterway since US-Israeli strikes on it began on 28 February and at least 10 vessels have been attacked since.

Leader of the Opposition seeks his adviser be appointed to foreign ministry

The opposition leader believes that such an appointment would enable the opposition’s foreign policy positions to be presented to and reviewed by the government

Opinion Family Card: A test of overcoming design deficiencies in social safety net

The government’s new Family Card initiative has once again brought that long-standing tension to the centre of debate.

Opinion Fighting a monster should not turn us into monsters

In Bangladesh’s history, the 7 March speech is more than a political event. Emotions, memories, and the nation’s political history are intertwined with this speech