Latest news from Bangladesh, in Bangla newspapers

Unraveling the proclamation of independence
Scrutinizing the legitimacy and function of the historic document Details
Dhaka Tribune - 29 April 2024
PSG win Ligue 1 title after Monaco defeat
PSG win Ligue 1 title after Monaco defeat
Paris Saint-Germain were confirmed as Ligue 1 champions on Sunday without playing after closest challengers Monaco lost 3-2 away to Lyon.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Why Bangladesh struggles to reap the benefits of demographic dividend
It's important to remember that the demographic dividend is a time-sensitive opportunity Details
Dhaka Tribune - 29 April 2024
A net positive
The recent announcement of the number of taxpayer identification number (TIN) holders crossing 10.2 million is certainly good news when you consider that revenue collection has historically been a thorn in our economy’s side, especially when (...)
Dhaka Tribune - 28 April 2024
Clear the pipes for increase FDI inflow
For the past decade or so, Bangladesh has proven itself an incredibly attractive destination for foreign companies to set-up shop and do business in. However, unchecked levels of corruption at our administrative ranks coupled with a penchant (...)
Dhaka Tribune - 28 April 2024
Man thrown off the roof on suspicion of theft
Man thrown off the roof on suspicion of theft
A man was beaten, blindfolded, tied up, and thrown off the roof of a nine-storey building on suspicion of theft in Dhaka's Narda area on Thursday. He died two days later while receiving treatment at a city hospital
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
City see off Forest to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal
City overcame Forest 2-0 Sunday to close to within 1 point of Premier League leaders Arsenal and keep the destiny of the title race in their own hands Details
Dhaka Tribune - 28 April 2024
Fizz takes two as Chennai beat Hyderabad
Fizz takes two as Chennai beat Hyderabad
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman picked up two wickets and remained economical as his side, Chennai Super Kings, beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 78 runs in the Indian Premier League at the Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Australia's Fraser-McGurk goes berserk in IPL to push for T20 WC spot
Fraser-McGurk, who is yet to make his T20I debut, joined Delhi after Ngidi was ruled out Details
Dhaka Tribune - 28 April 2024
Avoiding double standards is vital for global security
With brutal wars unravelling in Ukraine and Gaza, and escalatory attacks between Iran and Israel, defending international law has never been more critical Details
Dhaka Tribune - 28 April 2024
3 die as bike crashes into parked lorry
Three young men were killed when the motorcycle carrying them crashed into a parked lorry in Sylhet’s Zakiganj upazila late Saturday night.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Dubai begins construction of ‘largest’ airport terminal
Dubai begins construction of ‘largest’ airport terminal
Dubai yesterday announced that work had begun on a new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, which the Gulf emirate’s ruler said will become “the world’s largest” at a cost of almost $35 billion.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Schools, Colleges: A reopening that defies heatwave and logic too
Schools, Colleges: A reopening that defies heatwave and logic too
The reopening of educational institutions amid the heatwave was marred by two teachers’ deaths and dozens of students becoming sick.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
2 Brothers’ killing: Those involved in mob beating to be held soon
Those involved in the killings of two siblings in Madhukhali of Faridpur will be arrested soon, Commander Arafat Islam, the new Rab spokesperson, said yesterday.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
2 KNF men shot dead in Ruma raid: ISPR
2 KNF men shot dead in Ruma raid: ISPR
Two members of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) were killed after being shot during a raid by army personnel in the remote Baklai Para area of Bandarban’s Ruma upazila yesterday.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Shielding Personal Data: Draft law more about control than protection
Shielding Personal Data: Draft law more about control than protection
The draft law for personal data protection is still about control and not protection, speakers told a press conference held at the Transparency International Bangladesh headquarters yesterday.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
PM returns home today after six-day Thailand visit
PM returns home today after six-day Thailand visit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return home today from Bangkok, wrapping up her six-day official visit to Thailand.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat yesterday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Melting Bitumen: RHD asks field offices to give info on roads
The Roads and Highways Department has asked all its field offices to provide information about the roads where bitumen melted due to the ongoing heatwave.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Nat’l Bank not up for merger
Nat’l Bank not up for merger
National Bank officials do not want the bank to merge with another entity.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Padma Bridge collects Tk 1,500cr in tolls since opening
The Padma Bridge has collected Tk 1,500 crore in tolls since its inauguration on June 25, 2022.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Ramp up electricity production from May 1
Nasrul Hamid, the state minister for power, yesterday asked Independent Power Producers to increase electricity generation by May 1.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024
Helping stray animals beat the heat
Helping stray animals beat the heat
Dhaka is experiencing the worst possible heat wave and Dhakaites are all chalking out their best-known life hacks and household hacks to beat the heat.
The Daily Star - 28 April 2024