Rejoinder, our reply

We thank the office of Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, a special assistant to the chief adviser, for a formal response to our report, headlined “Govt aide pushes 5G project amid graft probe”, published on July 27, 2025.
29 July 2025, 18:11 PM

July uprising: A movement that united campuses and classrooms

Bangladesh’s student movements have long been rooted in the dormitories of public universities -- Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, Jahangirnagar University, and Chittagong University -- where slogans, marches, and political pressure have often driven change.
29 July 2025, 18:10 PM

Another suspect held in Sohag murder case

Police yesterday arrested another accused in the murder of Lal Chand alias Sohag in front of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Hospital in the capital.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Illegal dams spell misery for locals

At least 18 illegal dams built by influential locals for fish farming along the three-kilometre-long Vaila Canal in Patuakhali Sadar upazila are causing severe waterlogging in the surrounding area, affecting around 1,500 acres of farmland and several hundred households.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Stronger laws, awareness key to tackle city waste

Stronger political will, company accountability, enforcement of legal frameworks, and ensuring the dignity and safety of sanitation workers are essential for effective waste management in and around Dhaka.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Two-thirds with neuro disabilities lacked edn access

Around two-thirds of the individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities said they had no access to education, according to a new study.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Trafficked, tortured and forgotten

Md Tanjir Sheikh, 21, of Kushtia, sits with nothing but a mountain of debt and haunting memories.
29 July 2025, 18:00 PM

UCSI Bangladesh hosts discussion marking first anniversary of July uprising

The discussion started with a moment of silence for the martyrs of the July uprising
29 July 2025, 16:25 PM

Kulaura mourns NY police officer Didarul’s death in Manhattan shooting

The Bangladeshi-origin officer migrated to the US in 2009
29 July 2025, 15:13 PM

Classes being held in makeshift sheds after school building abandoned

Even light rain brings classes to a halt, teachers say
29 July 2025, 12:29 PM

Poultry farming changes life of Narail youth

His early life was marked by poverty
29 July 2025, 12:28 PM

Bangaon’s tomato boom stalled by damaged road

Adampur union's Bangaon village emerged as a hub of commercial tomato cultivation
29 July 2025, 12:28 PM

Amir Khosru alleges data manipulation to conceal economic reality

He stressed that policy-making in Bangladesh continues to lack data dependence
29 July 2025, 12:26 PM

Political parties demand legal binding for July Charter

Both parties also expressed dissatisfaction over the unilateral publication of the charter's draft
29 July 2025, 10:45 AM

10 fishermen rescued after four days adrift in Bay of Bengal, 5 still missing

Efforts are underway to locate the remaining five fishermen still missing
29 July 2025, 10:41 AM

July charter to be finalised by July 31: Ali Riaz

NCC discusses caretaker government, women’s representation, and key appointments
29 July 2025, 07:29 AM

Mahfuj Alam edits post after 'everyone is corrupt' claim

Corruption claims spark debate followed by post revision on Facebook
29 July 2025, 06:57 AM

Cigarettes, banned face cream seized at Ctg airport

Officials recovered 190 cartons of "Platinum" brand cigarettes and banned "Dew" cream
29 July 2025, 06:21 AM

Milestone jet crash: Algerian president, PM offer condolences

Theyt also underscored the enduring bond of friendship between Algeria and Bangladesh
29 July 2025, 06:06 AM

Free healthcare services by navy to mark 'July Renaissance Festival 2025'

These camps offered services for both general illnesses and complex health conditions
29 July 2025, 05:55 AM