May 7, 2026

Bogura Set to Become Northern Aviation Hub: Afroza

Bogura: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam announced that Bogura would be developed into a major aviation hub, unlocking the economic and aviation potential of the northern region. The minister made these remarks during a visit to Bogur…

Two Illegal Brick Kilns Fined Tk 7 Lakh in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat: The Department of Environment (DoE) conducted a mobile court against illegal brick kilns in Kaliganj upazila of the district, fining two brick kilns a total of Taka 7 lakh and ordering the closure of their operations.

According to Bangl…

DNA Test Exonerates Imam in Feni After False Rape Allegation

Feni: A village imam in Feni’s Parshuram upazila has been cleared of rape allegations after DNA testing confirmed that the biological father of a child was not him, but the complainant’s elder brother. The case led to his arrest, more than a month in …

China Pledges Stronger Financing Support for Bangladesh

Beijing: Bangladesh and China today engaged in discussions to expand their development financing cooperation, with a particular emphasis on concessional loans, investment, and preferential credit facilities aimed at supporting Bangladesh’s infrastruct…

NICAR Approves Bogura as Bangladesh’s 13th City Corporation

Dhaka: Bogura has officially been granted the status of the country’s 13th city corporation following approval at the 120th meeting of the National Implementation Committee on Administrative Reform (NICAR) today at the Bangladesh Secretariat here. Pri…

Stocks Extend Losing Streak as Dhaka Index Falls

Dhaka: The country’s capital bourse extended its losing streak for a third consecutive session on Wednesday as investors maintained a cautious stance amid recent market volatility and ongoing adjustments in a heavyweight banking stock following its re…