29 July 2025, 05:33 AM

Ctg port operations stall over union vote

Container transport to and from Chattogram port was suspended for nearly 12 hours since yesterday morning as drivers and helpers of prime mover trailers stopped work to vote in their union's biennial executive committee election.
28 July 2025, 19:47 PM

July uprising to be part of constitution

The government is likely to issue the July Proclamation by August 5, in which it will recognise the fall of Awami League regime in the face of a mass uprising last year.  
28 July 2025, 19:00 PM

Terrorism has no place in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed his government’s firm stance against terrorism, declaring that no terrorist organisation will be allowed to operate in Bangladesh.
28 July 2025, 18:55 PM

Govt set to reshuffle admin ahead of polls

The government will carry out key administrative reshuffles ahead of the upcoming national election and will provide specialised training to around 150,000 police personnel to ensure proper execution of polls duties.
28 July 2025, 18:46 PM

Four DIGs sent into forced retirement ‘in public interest’

The government yesterday sent four deputy inspectors general of police into forced retirement, citing "public interest". The decision was made through four notifications signed by Nasimul Gani, senior secretary of the Public Security Division under the home ministry.
28 July 2025, 18:42 PM

Braving landslide, youth rescues worker

As the other workers fled in panic, a local youth, Siddiqur Rahman, rushed to the scene upon hearing the victim's screams
28 July 2025, 18:27 PM

Air base in Dhaka strategic necessity: BAF

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) yesterday said the fighter jet airbase in Dhaka is a strategic necessity and pointed out that many capitals around the world also maintain operational airbases.
28 July 2025, 18:24 PM

Inside the July uprising: Women led, the nation followed

With clenched fists and fierce voices, a group of fearless women stood before the locked gates of their residential halls on the night of July 14, 2024. There were no commands, no central leader -- only rage and a deep sense of injustice. They broke through the gates and poured into the streets.
28 July 2025, 18:18 PM

No extortionist will be spared Says home adviser

The government will show no leniency towards any extortionist regardless of their identity or influence, said Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.
28 July 2025, 18:16 PM

Complete reforms in 2yrs after polls

Parties urged in draft July Charter; opinions sought
28 July 2025, 18:07 PM

July being used as a moneymaking machine: Umama

Former spokesperson for Students Against Discrimination (SAD) Umama Fatema yesterday alleged corruption among the platform’s leaders.
28 July 2025, 18:07 PM

ACC sues Rehana’s son Bobby

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby, son of Sheikh Rehana, on charges of amassing "illegal" wealth and conducting suspicious financial transactions through bank accounts.
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Dharla erosion leaves hundreds homeless

The erosion of the Dharla has left riverside families in disarray across Kurigram and Lalmonirhat districts.
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Domestic workers still ‘invisible’ in labour laws

While domestic workers support the country’s economy and social structure, those who perform the duties remain excluded from formal labour protections and social entitlements, said speakers at a conference yesterday.
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

All govt primary headteachers set for pay upgrade

All headteachers at government primary schools across the country will soon be upgraded to the long-demanded 10th-grade pay scale.
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Hasina, top AL leaders sued in Gazipur

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and other top leaders have been sued on charges of killing a person during the July uprising in Gazipur.
28 July 2025, 18:00 PM
28 July 2025, 15:55 PM

Govt expects positive outcome from tariff talks with US: Shafiqul

A Bangladeshi delegation is set to leave for the United States tonight as the third round of tariff talks is scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
28 July 2025, 15:25 PM

Biman flight to Dammam returns after technical issue mid flight

Flight BG-349, operated with a Boeing 777-ER, departed Shahjalal International Airport at 3:30pm but returned around 4:30pm after flying for nearly an hour
28 July 2025, 14:29 PM