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Souhardyo tragedy revives push for second Padma Bridge

07:16 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

The recent bus accident at Daulatdia Ferry Terminal, where a Souhardyo Paribahan bus plunged into the river while boarding a ferry, has reignited debate over the long-delayed plan to build a second Padma Bridge.

GPS trackers to be installed in public transport: Minister

06:58 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Sunday, March 29, said GPS trackers will be installed in all public transport to prevent irregularities and improve road safety.

No more monthly prepaid electricity meter charges: Minister

06:17 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood has said that the government will withdraw the monthly rent or charges for prepaid electricity meters.

All Narail filling stations shut over killing of pump manager

05:36 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

All filling stations in Narail were shut as the filling station owners called an indefinite strike for Sunday, protesting the killing of a pump manager allegedly by a truck driver over his refusal to supply fuel to the latter.

Opposition Leader hails Deputy Speaker's pledge of impartiality

05:14 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

Opposition Leader Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman has commended Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal for committing to neutrality in presiding over National Parliament proceedings.

Rural roads, communication systems to get top priority: LGRD Minister

04:41 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that, InshaAllah, rural roads and communication systems will be given top priority in the coming days, without condoning any form of corruption.

Iran claims attacks on UAE, Bahrain aluminium facilities

04:39 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it carried out missile and drone attacks on aluminium facilities in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.

Members who faced gallows make parliament rare globally: Deputy Speaker

04:14 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal has described Bangladesh’s Jatiya Sangsad as a rare democratic institution, noting that some of its members have arrived after facing death sentences, enforced disappearances, and prolonged imprisonment.

Mirpur-10 vendors vanish ahead of DNCC eviction drive

03:48 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

Sidewalk shops in Mirpur-10 have all but disappeared after traders pre-emptively relocated their stalls upon learning of an impending eviction drive by Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).

Rajshahi div faces measles surge as 77 cases emerge

03:45 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

The outbreak of measles in Rajshahi Division has surged at an alarming rate. Laboratory tests conducted from the first week of March to March 26 have confirmed the presence of the virus in 77 individuals.

'Banalata Express' steams past Tk 2cr mark despite limited shows

03:35 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

Tanim Noor's 'Banalata Express' has emerged as the surprise hit of the Eid season, crossing the Tk 2 crore threshold in just eight days despite being allocated comparatively few screenings.

Jatiya Sangsad resumes after Eid break

03:23 PM, 29 Mar 2026 Sunday

The first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad resumed on Sunday, March 29, following the Eid holidays, with Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal presiding over the 3 pm sitting.