April 30, 2026

Govt Committed to Equal Rights for All Faiths: PM

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized his government’s dedication to ensuring equal rights for people of all faiths, affirming that religion should not be used for political gain. Speaking at a gathering with Buddhist community leaders on Bu…

Trade Resumes Through Benapole Port After 3-Day Halt

Benapole: Trade between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole land port resumed on Thursday morning after a three-day suspension linked to the West Bengal assembly elections. Trade activities at the country’s largest land port had been halted sinc…

Bangladesh and Pakistan Explore New Opportunities for Cooperation

Dhaka: Bangladesh and Pakistan have explored new opportunities of cooperation, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider called on Adviser to the Prime Minister on F…

Locked in Poverty and Erosion: The Reality of Kurigram

Kurigram: Kurigram, a northern border district of Bangladesh, continues to struggle with extreme poverty, widespread landlessness, and relentless river erosion, trapping millions of people in harsh living conditions despite its large geographic size. …

Pistol and Ammunition Found in Abandoned Bag in Chapainawabganj

Chapainawabganj: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have recovered a pistol and 10 bullets in an abandoned bag in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj. The recovery was made near a graveyard in the Babupur Miratuli area under Noyalavanga union.

Youth Dies in Lightning Strike While Fishing in Shariatpur

Shariatpur: A 32-year-old man has died after being struck by lightning while fishing in the Kirtinasha River in Naria upazila of Shariatpur. The deceased was identified as Rajib Sheikh, son of Harun Sheikh from the Maijpara area under Japsa union. The…