US deports 39 Bangladeshis

Thirty-nine Bangladeshi citizens have been deported from the United States on charges of staying in the country illegally.
2 August 2025, 18:08 PM

Govt to unveil 'July Declaration' on August 5

It will be presented in presence of all stakeholders involved in the mass uprising at 5:00pm
2 August 2025, 07:24 AM

July declaration to be announced by August 5: Mahfuj Alam

"The July declaration is now a reality," he says
2 August 2025, 04:31 AM

Ganosamhati calls for overhaul of state structure

The existing state structure of Bangladesh does not serve the people but protects the interests of a privileged group, said speakers at an event organised by Ganosamhati Andolon at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka yesterday.
1 August 2025, 20:15 PM

Erosion threatens key road in Khulna

Erosion caused by the Kazi Bacha River has put the main road connecting Dacope and Batiaghata upazilas in Khulna at serious risk. At least five major points along the road have already been severely damaged,
1 August 2025, 20:14 PM

Continuous rain submerges Jashore

Relentless rainfall over the past two days has left most parts of Jashore town and its outskirts submerged, damaging vegetable crops and Aman paddy seedbeds across 1,759 hectares of land.
1 August 2025, 20:12 PM

‘We may boycott polls if our rights overlooked’

Bangladesh’s minority population could boycott the upcoming national election if their rights are not protected in the lead-up to the polls, warned the Minority Rights Movement, a platform representing minority communities.
1 August 2025, 20:06 PM

‘Fascism research institute’ banner now hangs at AL central office

A large red banner reading “International Fascism and Genocide Research Institute” now hangs in front of the abandoned central office of the Bangladesh Awami League in the capital’s Gulistan area.
1 August 2025, 20:05 PM

Veggie, onion and egg prices soar in Dhaka markets

Prices of various vegetable items have increased in the capital’s kitchen markets over the past week, with traders blaming a lack of supply due to countrywide rain.
1 August 2025, 20:04 PM

‘Secret meeting’ of AL men: Army to probe involvement of detained official

The Bangladesh Army has constituted a court of inquiry to investigate allegations of political involvement against one of its officers, who was taken into military custody on July 17, according to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) yesterday.
1 August 2025, 20:02 PM

Protest turns chaotic as ‘rival July warriors’ clash at Shahbagh

Protesters under the banner of “July warriors” continued their demonstration for a second consecutive day at the capital’s Shahbagh intersection yesterday, demanding immediate finalisation of the proposed July Charter.
1 August 2025, 19:45 PM

DNCC flags 98 spots as prone to waterlogging

At least 98 spots in the capital’s northern part remain vulnerable to waterlogging from heavy downpours, though the city corporation spent crores of taxpayer money in recent years to address the problem.
1 August 2025, 19:01 PM

Bangladesh gains edge after US tariff cut

Trump admin has reduced tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 35% to 20%, a move expected to strengthen the country’s competitiveness against rivals such as India and Vietnam
1 August 2025, 18:49 PM

August 2, 2024: Nationwide clashes as violence returns

After nearly two weeks of tense calm, Bangladesh once again plunged into violence on August 2, 2024, as widespread clashes broke out between protesters and police -- often aided by ruling party activists -- across multiple districts.
1 August 2025, 18:30 PM

Thousands bid farewell to Didarul

NYPD awards posthumous promotion to detective first grade
1 August 2025, 18:17 PM

Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed
1 August 2025, 12:15 PM

Yasmeen Murshed passes away

Yasmeen Murshed, founder chairperson of Scholastica School and former adviser to the caretaker government led by then-president Iajuddin Ahmed, passed away yesterday at United Hospital in the capital.
31 July 2025, 20:17 PM

Protesters block Shahbagh, demand July Charter

A group of demonstrators under the banner of “July Warriors” staged a protest at the capital’s Shahbagh intersection yesterday, demanding the immediate finalisation of the proposed July Charter.
31 July 2025, 18:53 PM

Govt moves to revise essential drug list, price

After nearly a decade-long pause, the health ministry has launched a significant initiative to revise the national list of essential medicines and fix their prices to improve their accessibility and affordability.
31 July 2025, 18:45 PM

27 more pushed in from India

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 27 individuals early yesterday after they were pushed into the country allegedly by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) through the borders in Panchagarh and Naogaon.
31 July 2025, 18:44 PM