The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast that Bangladesh’s economic growth could reach 4.0 per cent in the 2025–26 fiscal year, signalling a gradual but steady recovery despite persistent global and domestic challenges. According to its latest Asian Development Outlook, the country’s economy is expected to continue improving over the medium term, supported by recovering […]

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has etched his name into cricket’s record books by surpassing West Indies legend Chris Gayle to become the fastest player in history to reach 12,000 runs in limited-overs cricket. The milestone has drawn widespread attention across the global cricketing fraternity, further cementing Babar’s reputation as one of the most consistent […]

In the context of heightened regional tensions linked to the Iran–Israel conflict, the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation vessel Banglar Joyjatra has once again found itself immobilised near a critical maritime chokepoint after facing renewed complications at the Strait of Hormuz. The ship, which had already endured an extended 40-day delay at a Saudi Arabian port, resumed […]

A fresh wave of measles-related fatalities has been reported across Bangladesh’s northern and southern regions, with four more children dying within the past 24 hours in the divisions of Mymensingh, Barisal and Sylhet. The deaths add to growing concerns over escalating infections and hospital pressures nationwide. Health officials confirmed that two children died in Barisal, […]

A trivial dispute in Rajshahi’s Mohonpur upazila has tragically escalated into a fatal assault, leaving a local van driver dead and the community in a state of shock and tension. The incident occurred on Friday morning at around 9:00 am in Belghachi village. The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Alam Molla, a resident of […]

A senior academic of Jagannath University and his father were reportedly attacked in Keraniganj, on the outskirts of Dhaka, after they objected to local individuals allegedly consuming drugs in their neighbourhood. According to allegations made by students and family members, the incident occurred on Thursday evening at approximately 7:45 pm when the accused, identified as […]

A 50-year-old woman has been arrested in Nikli upazila of Kishoreganj district on charges of drug trafficking, following the recovery of a significant quantity of contraband yaba tablets during a late-night police operation. The accused, identified as Rowshan Ara Begum, is a resident of Noagaon village under Guroi Union in Nikli. She is the widow […]

An Awami League local leader has been brutally killed after being reportedly summoned from his in-laws’ residence in a chilling incident that took place in Sitakunda, Chattogram, on Wednesday night (8 April). The victim, Mohammad Shamim, was a resident of Shibpur area under Sitakunda Municipality and the son of Abul Monsur. He served as the […]

A 30-year-old man was allegedly murdered in Lakshmipur district after being lured from home over a phone call made under the pretence of settling an outstanding debt. The victim, identified as Farhad Hossain, was later found dead in a field near his residence, with police reporting that his right eye had been gouged out in […]