Advisers, secretaries flouting foreign travel rules

CA upset over repeated violations; officials urged to follow directives ahead of election
23 October 2025, 06:24 AM

BNP leaders meet CEC to submit 36-point proposal ahead of election

Urges EC to ensure a free and impartial election
23 October 2025, 05:59 AM

Former MP Tahura Ali passes away

She leaves behind a son and three daughters, including actor Meher Afroz Shaon
23 October 2025, 05:23 AM

Dengue death toll rises to 255

With two more dengue-related deaths reported yesterday, this year’s death toll has risen to 255, painting an alarming picture of the ongoing outbreak.
22 October 2025, 22:16 PM

JS may get 270 days for dual functions

The National Consensus Commission is expected to propose that the next elected parliament be given 270 days to serve both as a legislative body and a Constitution Reform Assembly.
22 October 2025, 22:13 PM

Lawyer seeks cancellation of verdict on 13th amendment

Senior lawyer Sharif Bhuiyan yesterday urged the Supreme Court to restore the non-party caretaker government system by cancelling its 2011 verdict that scrapped the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
22 October 2025, 22:05 PM

Amend anti-tobacco law, close existing loopholes: speakers

Anti-tobacco activists and health officials yesterday urged the government to swiftly approve the proposed amendment to the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act to protect public health and reduce tobacco-related deaths.
22 October 2025, 22:03 PM

‘Want equal access to jobs, higher studies’

The Qawmi Education Rights Movement yesterday placed a five-point demand calling for full recognition of Qawmi education and equal access to higher studies and employment.
22 October 2025, 22:01 PM

SC Secretariat Ordinance: Judges may hold executive posts

Cabinet Division officials say it’s double standards
22 October 2025, 21:57 PM

Officials for polls duty: BNP to oppose hiring from select entities

Party will ask EC not to pick people from certain organisations known to be close to a right-wing party
22 October 2025, 20:15 PM

Amnesty hails move to try army officers for torture, abduction

Amnesty International in a statement issued yesterday welcomed the decision by the Bangladeshi authorities to bring 15 serving army officers before a court to face charges under the International Crimes Tribunal.
22 October 2025, 18:18 PM

Dhaka ratifies 3 more ILO conventions

The government yesterday signed three International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions guaranteeing workers’ rights, safety, and freedom from violence and harassment in the workplace.
22 October 2025, 18:09 PM

Dhaka-Mymensigh highway blocked for three hours in protest of accident

Protesters demand action after pedestrian was run over
22 October 2025, 18:04 PM

'Some of your men are working in favour of a particular party'

Jamaat tells chief adviser; presses for constitutional recognition of July Charter
22 October 2025, 16:45 PM

Yunus meets Jamaat, NCP; reaffirms commitment to free and fair election

Seeks cooperation from all active political parties
22 October 2025, 16:27 PM

HC bars ‘ineligible’ trade groups from CCCI election

Asks authorities to explain allowing ‘inactive’ trade groups and town associations in the polls
22 October 2025, 16:13 PM
22 October 2025, 15:46 PM

HC seeks explanation over Ctg port tariff hike

Court issues rule asking govt why the revised tariff schedule should not be declared illegal
22 October 2025, 15:11 PM
22 October 2025, 15:05 PM

35 trafficking victims rescued in Teknaf, 3 arrested

BGB conducts two operations in the hills and on the beach
22 October 2025, 14:57 PM