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Gas, power supply to factories to return to previous levels Charge Sheets Filed Against Hasina, 62 Others in Two Cases 21 killed South Africa road accident 1.97 crore children given measles vaccine in 5 months Govt plans measures to improve business climate, diversify exports Mouthfeel joins flavor as food makers focus on texture From the Frontline: Wishing for a "more boring" year New AI warnings revive debate over risks to humanity

Monday, September 14, 2026 Updated 43m ago ePaper

1.97 crore children given measles vaccine in 5 months
Govt plans measures to improve business climate, diversify exports
From the Frontline: Wishing for a "more boring" year
Oil extends gains as Middle East tensions fuel supply fears

NATIONAL

Law Minister wants political cases cleared in Satkhira

Masiur Firoz, SatkhiraLaw Minister Asaduzzaman has said he does not want to see any political cases pending in Satkhira, describing the district as one of the most oppressed and a district of the downtrodden.“Satkh...

7h ago

Alleged recruitment fraud at Dinajpur school, investigation finds irregularities

Abdus Salam, DinajpurThe appointment of Masuma Begum as head teacher of Dinajpur Shaheed Colonel Qudrat Elahi Public School has come under question over alleged recruitment irregularities, forged signatures and discrepan...

8h ago

Moulvibazar hospital struggles with staff, equipment shortages

Tanvir Islam Kawsar, MoulvibazarHealthcare for around 21 lakh people in Moulvibazar is struggling due to shortages of manpower and essential equipment. At the 250-bed District General Hospital, around 500 patients are ad...

8h ago

Illegal parking shrinks four-lane highway, raises accident risk

Shahadat Hossain Sazzad, Rouzan (Chattogram)Illegal parking and vehicle repairs have long been going on on both sides of the four-lane Chattogram-Rangamati highway in Rouzan, reducing usable road space, causing traffic c...

8h ago

Poverty, hunger no bar to Rani’s Success

Mizan Mohsin, Saidpur Seven members of a poor family share a single bed in a tiny 10-by-10-foot room in Saidpur. Amid food insecurity, illness and financial hardship, Shabnaz Khatun Rani has achieved GPA-5 in the 20...

8h ago

WORLD

From the Frontline: Wishing for a "more boring" year

"Calm."That was Gal's one-word wish for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.He was busy serving customers at his fruit stall in Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market, which bustled with shoppers preparing for...

4h ago

From the Frontline: Wishing for a — People take shelter during an air-raid siren in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 26, 2026.

Iran will not surrender to US pressure: Iranian President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will not surrender to US pressure, accusing Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure and essential supplies.In a post on X, Pezeshkian wrote: “If Americans are w...

Sep. 13

Xi warns against war in Middle East and Gulf region

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that as the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region and does not serve the common interests of the international community.He also urged BRICS to play pioneering role in maintaining peace and development.Earlier in the day, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the 18th BRICS Sum...

Sep. 12

US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

(BSS/AFP) - The United States on Friday commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks with a poignant ceremony in New York marked by President Donald Trump's absence and searing criticism from victims' relatives.In an unusual move, Trump paid his respects at the Pentagon, not the event in New York, where hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center and most of the 2,977 victims were killed, upending the global status quo.The Republican billionaire so...

Sep. 12

Saudi Arabia halts oil pipeline after drone attack

Saudi Arabia temporarily suspended operations on a major oil pipeline on Friday after it was targeted by drones, a move that came a day after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized a strategically important island near the southern entrance to the Red Sea.The developments have added a new dimension to the wider regional conflict involving Iran and raised concerns over global energy supplies and maritime security.The Houthis’ reported capture of Mayun, also known as Perim, marks the...

Sep. 12

Iran discusses regional tensions with Saudi, Pakistani leaders

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday discussed escalating tensions in separate phone talks with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Pakistan's army chief Syed Asim Munir, said the Iranian Foreign Ministry.The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers pointed to escalating insecurity and tensions in the region, highlighting the necessity to continue cooperation and diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of tensions and restore stability and security.During...

Sep. 11

Iran, US trade blows as Hormuz impasse deepens

Iran launched fresh attacks against US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers, dragging the foes deeper into war.Tehran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they attacked 20 US vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world's oil and gas that Iran has largely controlled since the war ...

Sep. 09

Israel advises citizens against travel to Bangladesh, 5 others

Israel’s National Security Council has advised its citizens against travelling to Bangladesh and five other countries, citing heightened security risks and the possibility of attacks targeting Israelis abroad.In a new security advisory issued on Sunday, the council warned that the risks could increase ahead of several important Jewish religious holidays and amid ongoing international tension...

Sep. 09

OPINION

Nabiya Khan

Where do Muslim youths fit in India's 'Cockroach' protests?

3h ago

Nabiya KhanAs protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi gained momentum this summer, many Muslims urged their children not to participate.Some mosque announcements cautioned Muslim youths t...

Farid Hafez

9/11 at 25: How the ‘War on Terror’ helped mainstream Europe’s far right

Khaled M Batarfi

The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint

EDITORIAL

Dengue prevention: Leaders must lead by example

4h ago

SRB must not become ‘Old Wine in a New Bottle’

Sep. 12

Latest News
Popular News

Gas, power supply to factories to return to previous levels

Charge Sheets Filed Against Hasina, 62 Others in Two Cases

21 killed South Africa road accident

1.97 crore children given measles vaccine in 5 months

Govt plans measures to improve business climate, diversify exports

Where do Muslim youths fit in India's 'Cockroach' protests?

9/11 at 25: How the ‘War on Terror’ helped mainstream Europe’s far right

Mouthfeel joins flavor as food makers focus on texture

Dengue prevention: Leaders must lead by example

From the Frontline: Wishing for a "more boring" year

New AI warnings revive debate over risks to humanity

Oil extends gains as Middle East tensions fuel supply fears

Jubo Dal announces seven-day programme to prevent dengue

This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal

India’s women crowned Asia Cup title for 8th time

Dhaka's air quality turns unhealthy on Monday

Law Minister wants political cases cleared in Satkhira

Alleged recruitment fraud at Dinajpur school, investigation finds irregularities

Moulvibazar hospital struggles with staff, equipment shortages

List of Postal Codes in Bangladesh (All Division)

Historical 7th March speech of Bangabandhu

4,312 Ebtedayee Madrasa to be enlisted under MPO

Draft of Maritime Zones Act-2019 approved

Dhaka Metro Theme Song Released

Stand against food adulterators: President

PM’s aphorism smacks of reality

HAVAL H2 makes inroads into BD

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ENTERTAINMENT

Gaza War Documentary ‘NAZA’ Gets Record Venice Ovation

Gaza war documentary “NAZA” received a record 24-and-a-half-minute standing ovation after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, in what organisers described as the longest ...

Sep. 11

Bollywood stars embrace viral 80s-inspired AI trend

Sep. 10

Bigg Boss 20 set to premiere tonight with Salman Khan

Sep. 06

Salman Shah: 30 years of mystique, memory and missing answers

Sep. 06

PHOTO

World Teachers' Day event organized by the Ministry of Education in Dhaka

During World Teachers' Day event organized by the Ministry of Education in Dhaka on Saturday.

Floods in different districts of the country.

Former vice-president of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and current BNP central leader Ahsan Uddin Khan Shipon

Flying white horse.

VIDEO

Second death anniv of ZH Sikder observed

Sikder Group signs MoU with Dubai-based Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi

How to Identify Liver Problems | লিভারের সমস্যা হলে বুঝবেন যেভাবে

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BUSINESS

Govt plans measures to improve business climate, diversify exports

The government plans to take a series of measures to improve the cost and ease of doing business, attract foreign investment, diversify exports and promote balanced industrial development across the country, according to a budget document.Giving priority to deregulation, the government plans to streamline investment-related services, fully digitalise them and integrate them with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority’s One-Stop Service (BIDA-OSS) platform.It also plans to strengthen coordination among investment promotion agencies through an interactive website and map investment-related services sector by sector.The government will further develop BanglaBiz as a single digital platform for business approval services to provide investors with faster, predictable, coordinated and transparent government services.To attract foreign direct investment, it plans to promote 19 promising sectors identified in an investment heat map.The government has set an export target of $63....

2h ago

AmCham, govt join hands to attract $5b fresh US investment

American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) and the government have agreed to work jointly to facilitate an additional $5 billion in American direct investment into Bangladesh over the next five years.The target was highlighted during AmCham's 30th Anniversary gala evening held at a hotel in the capital on Saturday, according to a press release.Speaking at the event as chief guest, Commerce, Industries, and Textiles & Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir reiterated the governme...

18h ago

Restoring trust; 5,868 insurance clients to get Tk 23 crore

In another major step aimed at expediting long-pending insurance claims and rebuilding public confidence in the sector, the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has taken an initiative to disburse Tk 23 crore to 5,868 policyholders.With the latest move, the regulator has so far initiated the settlement of claims worth Tk 37.54 crore (Tk 37,54,60,117.58) for a total of 8,417 policyholders across two consecutive phases.Earlier in the first phase, IDRA arranged the payout of Tk 14....

Sep. 13

Liquidity shortage, governance crises and rising NPLs threaten survival of National Bank

Staff CorrespondentFrequent boardroom restructuring, swift turnover at the helm of top management, and emergency liquidity support from the central bank have all proved futile in pulling National Bank PLC out of its protracted operational and financial crisis.Across branches nationwide, customers continue to face severe distress in withdrawing their own funds, while Automated Teller Machine (ATM) booths consistently run out of cash. Compounding these operational hurdles are systemic weaknesses: ...

Sep. 13

Govt targets additional $5bn US investment in five years

Bangladesh will work with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) to attract an additional $5 billion in US investment over the next five years, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said.He said...

Sep. 12

AI-Powered Ad Network ’AdZoic’ Launches in Bangladesh

Business Desk Opening new horizons for Bangladesh’s advertising market and digital marketing landscape, the AI-powered programmatic ad-buying platform AdZoic has officially launched its operations. The grand u...

Sep. 12

CITY

DNCC fines Tk 1.77 lakh over Aedes larvae in city homes

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has realised Tk 1,77,500 in fines from 28 cases after Aedes mosquito larvae were found in several households across various areas under its jurisdiction.DNCC executive magistrates conducted mobile court drives in different areas on Sunday as part of a three-month-long mosquito eradication programme, imposing the fines after detecting Aedes larvae on the premises of various homes.The cases were filed in Mirpur-10, Rupnagar, Uttar Pallabi, Agargaon, Uttara Nikunjo and Baridhara areas , DNCC said.The mobile courts were led by DNCC-appointed executive magistrates Atish Darshi Chakma, SM Rasel Islam Noor, Shariful Alam Tanvir, Pramotha Ranjan Ghatak and Dedarul Islam.The drive comes under a three-month campaign announced by the Prime Minister on National ...

18h ago

UNOPS highlights green building and climate-resilient construction at Bangladesh Innovation Fair-26

Staff CorrespondentThe need for greener, lower-carbon and climate-resilient construction was highlighted at the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, as go...

Sep. 12

UNOPS highlights green building and climate-resilient construction at Bangladesh Innovation Fair-26

Soviet Alumni Association holds cultural evening in Dhaka

Staff CorrespondentThe Soviet Alumni Association of Bangladesh (SAAB) organised a vibrant cultural evening at the Russian House in Dhaka, bringing tog...

Sep. 13

Soviet Alumni Association holds cultural evening in Dhaka

Deepening Bilateral Ties: Bangladesh and Malaysia Eye Stronger Economic and Strategic Partnership

By Ahammad Parvej KhanThe 69th National Day and Malaysia Day was celebrated on September 7 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Dhaka.Local Government, Rural D...

Sep. 11

Deepening Bilateral Ties: Bangladesh and Malaysia Eye Stronger Economic and Strategic Partnership

Police raid job interview drive of recruiting agent Tripple A Overseas, office sealed, fined Tk 50,000

Staff CorrespondentLaw enforcement authorities have halted an unauthorized recruitment interview drive conducted at the Tripple A Overseas for a Malaysia based company MXM Surface Sdn Bhd, fining the ...

Sep. 11

5.5pc of Bangladeshi youth use emerging tobacco products: Study

Around 5.5 percent of Bangladeshi youth aged 18 to 24 are currently using emerging tobacco and nicotine products such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs) and nicotine pouches, while 28.1 p...

Sep. 10

POLITICS

11-Party alliance to hold Dhaka-Rangpur Long March Sept 19

Power, gas sectors destroyed over past 18 years: Kaikobad

Rizvi raises questions over repeated disruptions at Adani power plant

Sheikh Hasina ‘World’s Best Actress’: Speaker Hafiz

Let's work together to build a prosperous Bangladesh: PM

Good, honest people need to enter politics: Andaleeve Rahman

SPORTS

India’s women crowned Asia Cup title for 8th time

India took control from the start to win the Women’s Asia Cup cricket tournament for an eighth time on Sunday, beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final.India won the toss, scored a challenging total of 183-5 and then dismissed Sri Lanka for 111 in its 20 overs.Smriti Mandhana (59) and Shafali Verma (68) shared an opening stand of 129 in 12.5 overs before India spinner Shree Charani took 4-20 in four overs.Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu (36) was the top scorer for her team, sharing a 58-run partnership with Vishmi Gunaratne (20) before Sri Lanka collapsed from 62-1 to 111 all out off the last ball of the innings, reports UNB....

5h ago

Bangladeshi long-distance swimmers honoured after winning four medals

Bangladeshi swimmers who won medals at the World Long Distance Swimming Competition 2026 in Murshida...

Sep. 12

Yamal eyes Ballon d'Or award

FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal on Tuesday threw his hat into the ring to be a candidate for the B...

Sep. 09

Mehidy set for CPL debut with Guyana Amazon

Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set to make his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) debut aft...

Sep. 08

Tangail thrash Rangamati 5-1 to win U-16 girls’ football title

Tangail emerged champions of the Inter-Divisional Under-16 Girls’ Football Competition after b...

Sep. 06

Martínez leads Inter comeback against Napoli, Musiala returns for Bayern

Lautaro Martínez scored in stoppage time as Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Napo...

Sep. 06

EDITORIAL

Dengue prevention: Leaders must lead by example

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s call for people to devote at least one hour every week to cleaning their homes and surroundings is both timely and motivational. His launch of the three-month nat...

4h ago

SRB must not become ‘Old Wine in a New Bottle’

Parliament’s passage of the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the abolition of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), is a significant step in reforming Bangladesh&rsquo...

Sep. 12

Zakat collection and distribution: A coordinated national framework essential

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) on Monday said in Parliament that Bangladesh could achieve unprecedented success in poverty alleviation within eight to 10 years if el...

Sep. 09

Zakat collection and distribution: A coordinated national framework essential

From letters to logistics: A new role for postal service

The Directorate of Posts deserves appreciation for turning an old public institution into a potentially important player in the country’s logistics sector. Its Speed Post service, which transpor...

Sep. 07

From letters to logistics: A new role for postal service

One-third of bank loans in default: A crisis that can no longer be ignored

Bangladesh’s banking sector has reached a deeply alarming point. According to Bangladesh Bank data, the amount of defaulted loans exceeded Tk 6 lakh crore and accounted for nearly one-third of all outstanding loans. The crisis is no longer a pr...

Sep. 06

Relocating bus terminals: Don’t let bureaucracy derail a good decision

The government’s decision to relocate inter-district bus terminals outside Dhaka city is a timely and welcome initiative. Given the capital’s worsening traffic congestion and the urgent need to modernise its transport system, moving long-...

Sep. 04

BANK & INSURANCE

BRAC Bank to provide superior Employee Banking to BGMEA officials

Dhaka, Wednesday, September 9, 2026: BRAC Bank has partnered with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to deliver a ...

23h ago

Agent banking accounts rise to 27.22m in June

The number of accounts opened through agent banking in Bangladesh rose to 27.22 million at the end of June 2026, marking a 2.77 percent increase from ...

Sep. 12

Sub-Branch deposits rise 5.7% as loans drop 7.7% in Q2

Deposits mobilised through banking sub-branches rose 5.7 percent to Tk84,263 crore at the end of June 2026, up from Tk79,717 crore in March, according...

Sep. 09

City Bank, ITFC meet to expand trade financial cooperation

City Bank hosted a senior delegation from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) ...

Sep. 07

Sammilito Islami Bank branches turn festive as deposit repayment begins

A festive mood marked by relief and optimism prevailed at branches of Sammilito Islami Bank PLC today as the newly formed bank began repaying deposits to individual customers under its special repayment programme.Customers were seen arriving at branches from the morning to complete necessary formalities and receive their eligible deposits, with many expressing satisfaction at finally gaining access to their savings."I had been worried about my savings for a long time. Being able to withdraw money today has given me great relief," said Abu Sufian, a depositor at a Sammilito Islami Bank branch in Dhaka.Another customer, Md Morshed, said the repayment pro...

Sep. 07

Six state banks have Tk 1.48 lakh crore in default loans

Six state-owned banks in Bangladesh had a combined Tk 1,47,776.36 crore in default loans as of June 30, 2026, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament on Sunday.He disclosed the figure in a written response to a question from Bagerhat-4 MP Md Abdul Alim during the third session of Parliament. Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal chaired the session.The six banks are Agrani Bank PLC, Bangladesh Development Bank PLC, BASIC Bank PLC, Janata Bank PLC, Rupali Bank PLC and Sonali Bank PLC.Among them, Janata Bank had the highest amount of default loans, at Tk 75,396.67 crore.Agrani Bank had Tk 29,029.67 crore in default loans, while Rupali Bank ha...

Sep. 06

EDUCATION & CULTURE

Bengal’s untold story comes alive in ‘Swargabhumi Bangla’

The launch of ‘Swargabhumi Bangla’, a new book by journalist and researcher Mohammed Mahmuduzzaman, Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (UK), was held at the IDEB Bhaban in Kakrail, Dhaka. The book explores the glorious and p...

Aug. 22

PM Opens July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday inaugurated the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum, estab...

Aug. 05

July Memorial Museum to open for public on Aug 6

The July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at 9:00a...

Aug. 04

Prof Arkadiusz Marcinkowski: Reimagining art in the age of artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries across the globe, artists are increasingl...

Jul. 12

SUPPLEMENT

Gas, power supply to factories to return to previous levels

Chevron eyes investment In Bangladesh’s energy sector

Adani's Unit-2 resumes supply to Bangladesh grid

Over 20 countries to join Bangladesh tourism fair next month

Rangamati Hanging Bridge reopens for tourists

Bangladesh Travel Mart begins Thursday in Dhaka

Dhaka expects safe passage for Bangladeshi vessels through Strait of Hormuz

BYD Launches Upgraded Atto 3 in Dhaka

Tata Motors launches Tata Yodha in Bangladesh

KFC's 'Eidi for Angels' Spreads Eid Joy to Underprivileged Kids

To stem the scourge of smoking, follow the science, not the dogma

Benefits of Having an Oven in Your Kitchen

TECH POST

Shapla Case: Hasina, 29 others ordered to surrender

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has ordered former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former army chief General Aziz Ahmed, former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed and 27 others to surrender to the tribunal by September 16 in the Shapla Chattar case.The tribunal has also directed that a noti...

Sep. 03

PM urges visa to expand investment in digital economy

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday welcomed greater private-sector partnership in Bangladesh’s digital financial services and technology sectors as Visa expressed interest in expanding its investment and business operations in the country.Visa Asia-Pacific President Stephen Karpin paid a...

Aug. 11

Five priorities set for Bangladesh’s ICT and telecom sector

The government has outlined five key priorities for Bangladesh’s ICT and telecommunications sectors, identifying them as designated thrust sectors for economic growth and digital transformation.Prime Minister’s Adviser on Post, Telecommunication, ICT, Science and Technology Rehan Asif As...

Aug. 09

Five priorities set for Bangladesh’s ICT and telecom sector

ICT orders probe report in Jatrabari killings case

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 has directed investigators to submit a probe report by October 4 in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of 17 people in Dhaka’s Jatrabari during the July Uprising.A three-member tribunal led by Justice Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury issued the o...

Aug. 03