One of the most persecuted politicians during the Sheikh Hasina regime, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is set to become the next president as ruling BNP has nominated him for the presidential polls.

A man was hacked to death in broad daylight in Mymensing’s Maskanda area yesterday noon.

In pursuit of advanced medical treatment, two close friends set out for Kolkata from Gazipur last month.

Bangladesh’s first national-level competition for creators of AI-powered content, the “Prism AI Creative Award 2026,” was officially launched on Wednesday at the PRAN-RFL Group headquarters in Badda, Dhaka, said a press release.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday invited US investors to make long-term investment plans in Bangladesh and join the country’s envisioned economic transformation by creating jobs and driving growth.

At least eight people were killed in road accidents in Cox’s Bazar and Netrokona yesterday.

Two elephants have died within two days at Gazipur Safari Park, renewing concerns over a steady decline in the animal population at the facility.

The International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHTC) and the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) have rejected remarks by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon denying the existence and relevance of indigenous identity in Bangladesh.

Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance yesterday submitted the nomination paper of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Oli Ahmed to contest the 23rd presidential election, slated for August 20.

A physician who was a victim of enforced disappearance yesterday told International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he saw daylight for the first time in 60 days when he was taken out of a secret detention facility for a staged arrest display.

National Moon Sighting Committee confirms Rabi al-Awwal will begin on August 15

Protesters say any allegation should be handled through proper legal process

Manufacturers would need approval to produce standardised models developed with Buet support under proposed rules

State minister says no decision has been made on the prime minister's participation in the BRICS outreach session or a bilateral trip

DSCC says another 50 key intersections could get the system within the next few months

One travelled to India for cancer treatment, while the other accompanied him as an attendant

District’s pass rate falls slightly, while GPA-5 achievers also decline

Drivers say shortage at lone filling station is cutting into daily earnings

The digital system, now available in 28 districts, aims to speed up bail processing and reduce harassment for litigants and lawyers

Three nomination papers collected so far, EC says