Ex-SAD leader Umama speaks out as activists arrested on extortion charges

Some members were shielded by proximity to leadership, she alleges
27 July 2025, 10:25 AM

Proposal placed before political parties to form independent police commission

According to the draft, the commission will work to ensure that the police, as a disciplined force, carry out their duties lawfully and efficiently
27 July 2025, 08:04 AM

Draft of national charter to be sent to political parties tomorrow: Ali Riaz

He made the remarks this morning during his opening speech on the 19th day of the second phase of talks with political parties
27 July 2025, 07:14 AM
27 July 2025, 06:41 AM

Touhid Hossain off to NY for UN Conference on Palestine issue

The foreign adviser is scheduled to return early Friday after attending the ministerial meeting
27 July 2025, 06:36 AM

Section 144 imposed at Pabna village after clash

Bera UNO said the restriction will remain in force across the village from 10:00am today to 10:00am tomorrow
27 July 2025, 05:38 AM

Ceramic workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, traffic halted for 2hrs

Police had fired tear gas shells to disperse protesters
27 July 2025, 04:21 AM

Kalapara in Patuakhali: Embankment collapses months after repair

An embankment in the Karamjatala area of Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila, repaired at a cost of Tk 1.5 crore only seven months ago, has partially collapsed into the Rabnabad River following tidal surges over the last two days.
26 July 2025, 21:35 PM

New univ teachers’ platform launched

A new teacher’s platform was launched at Dhaka University yesterday with the aim of bringing together university teachers from diverse ideological backgrounds.
26 July 2025, 21:18 PM

Without reforms, future govts may become autocratic

Without fundamental reforms, any future government in Bangladesh risks becoming autocratic, said Badiul Alam Majumdar, a member of the National Consensus Commission, yesterday.
26 July 2025, 21:17 PM

Spirit of 1971, July 2024 rooted in the same dream

The spirit of the Liberation War and the July uprising are rooted in the same dream of a just, inclusive, and discrimination-free Bangladesh, said speakers at a programme yesterday.
26 July 2025, 21:17 PM

Only literature can safeguard humanity

The quality of Bangla literature is declining. The language is being distorted, and its standard is falling. Young writers must raise the standard of both the language and literature to a higher level.
26 July 2025, 21:16 PM

CA to unveil election date within 4 to 5 days

The Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar) chief made the remarks after a meeting between Yunus and 12 parties at the state guest house Jamuna
26 July 2025, 20:12 PM

Institutional reforms a must to ensure rights

Law adviser Prof Asif Nazrul yesterday said protecting human rights in Bangladesh is not possible without reforming the state’s three foundational institutions -- the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
26 July 2025, 19:58 PM

Won’t support polls without justice, reforms

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam has said the party does not support elections without justice and reforms.
26 July 2025, 19:05 PM

Patent waiver till Nov 2026: Local pharmas may miss window for 15 costly drugs

Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical companies risk losing the chance to produce at least 15 costly biologic drugs royalty-free
26 July 2025, 18:38 PM

Govt aide pushes 5G project amid graft probe

Activities of Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to chief adviser, raise concerns over conflict of interest, executive overreach and violations of procurement rules
26 July 2025, 18:18 PM

You can’t run the state with hired people

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said Bangladesh is yet to see good governance and the police force are not showing signs of improvement.
26 July 2025, 18:05 PM

Tidal surge inundates coastal south

Hundreds stranded in Bhola; launch plying suspended on 10 routes
26 July 2025, 15:49 PM

Polls can be 'trouble-free' if political parties cooperate: home adviser

There is no lack of logistical support for the law enforcement agencies, he says
26 July 2025, 13:22 PM