April 3, 2026

True Independence Lies in Economic Rights, Says Chief Whip

Dhaka: Chief Whip Nurul Islam on Friday emphasized that true independence is reflected in people’s ability to secure their livelihoods, stressing the importance of ensuring economic rights for ordinary citizens. ‘True freedom means ensuring people’s r…

DU Student Dies After Suspected Poisoning Incident

Dhaka: A Dhaka University (DU) student has died reportedly after consuming a toxic substance at a rented house in the capital’s Hazaribagh area. The deceased was identified as Saidul Amin, also known as Simanta, a 25-year-old final-year student of the…

38 Fishermen Jailed for Catching Jatka in Meghna River Sanctuary

Chandpur: A mobile taskforce detained 38 fishermen for catching Jatka (Hilsa fries) in the Meghna River sanctuary of Chandpur, violating a government-imposed ban. Of the detainees, 32 were sent to jail after a case was filed against them at the local …

Biker Killed in Road Accident on Daganbhuiyan-Feni Highway

Feni: A 20-year-old man lost his life in a road accident on the Daganbhuiyan-Feni regional highway in Daganbhuiyan upazila on Thursday night. The deceased, identified as Mohammad Antar, was the son of Ekramul Haque from Midda Bari under Charkankara un…

JCD Leader Shot Dead in Pabna

Pabna: A local leader of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was shot and hacked to death by miscreants in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna on Thursday night. The victim, Imran Hossain Sohagh, aged 26, was the convener of the proposed upazila JCD committee an…

Infant with Measles-Like Symptoms Dies at Kushtia Hospital

Kushtia: An eight-month-old child died at Kushtia Medical College Hospital early Friday after being admitted with symptoms consistent with measles, hospital officials said. Afran, son of Al Amin of Bhadalia village in Kushtia Sadar upazila, succumbed …

From Morning to Midnight: Inside PM’s 16-Hour Workday

Dhaka: Long after office lights dimmed across the capital, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was still at his desk, wrapping up a work-packed day on Thursday that stretched close to 16 hours. From early morning responsibilities to late-night deliberations…