20 HC judges to be hired without executive influence

In a major step to reduce the crippling backlog of cases and restore public confidence in the judiciary, the authorities are set to appoint at least 20 additional High Court judges through the newly formed Supreme Judicial Appointment Council.
18 July 2025, 22:55 PM

27km stretch of Dhaka-Barishal highway in ruins

Around a 27-kilometre stretch of the Dhaka-Barishal Highway -- from Munshibazar in Faridpur Sadar to the Bhanga Interchange in Faridpur -- lies in a dilapidated condition, causing suffering to thousands of passengers between Dhaka and 21 southern districts.
18 July 2025, 21:15 PM

Teesta chars remain dry despite peak monsoon

It is monsoon season in Bangladesh, but the Teesta River paints an unusually dry picture. Instead of swelling channels and submerged sandbars, vast stretches of the riverbed remain exposed, a rare and worrying sight for locals who have lived along its banks for decades.
18 July 2025, 21:14 PM

BNP expresses concern over law, order in Chattogram

BNP has expressed concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Chattogram city, alleging that extortion and false cases are being used to harass people.
18 July 2025, 20:04 PM

Atrocities during July uprising: Of pellets and lost eyesight

20 lose both eyes; scores of people still bear the scars of eye injury
18 July 2025, 19:37 PM

UN human rights mission to open in Bangladesh

Bangladesh and the UN Human Rights Office this week signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to open a mission in the country to support promotion and protection of human rights.
18 July 2025, 19:03 PM

Starlink officially launches in Bangladesh

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by US-based private space operator SpaceX, has officially launched in Bangladesh.
18 July 2025, 18:55 PM

Govt to cut power subsidies under 3yr IMF-backed plan

The government is drawing up a three-year roadmap to gradually cut subsidies in the power and gas sectors, aiming to ease the growing fiscal pressure.
18 July 2025, 18:29 PM

45 held today in Gopalganj for defying curfew, say police

Total detentions for curfew violation is at least 75
18 July 2025, 15:21 PM

Gopalganj curfew to remain in effect until 6am tomorrow

The announcement was made today by Gopalganj Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Kamruzzaman
18 July 2025, 11:59 AM

SpaceX VP Lauren Dreyer Praises Bangladesh’s Efficiency in Facilitating Starlink Launch

The chief adviser thanked the SpaceX VP for visiting Bangladesh
18 July 2025, 10:46 AM

NCP leaders call for united struggle to build 'new' Bangladesh

The party held a rally in Munshiganj today
18 July 2025, 09:55 AM

Protest in Rangamati over rape of 14-year-old girl

Police on Wednesday arrested four men in connection with the rape
18 July 2025, 09:42 AM

At least 90 arrested from Muksudpur and Kashiani upazilas over Gopalganj clashes

67 of the arrests were made from Muksudpur upazila and 23 from Kashiani upazila of Gopalganj
18 July 2025, 07:56 AM

3-hour curfew relaxation: Tension prevails in Gopalganj

The curfew was relaxed from 11:00am to 2:00pm today
18 July 2025, 07:39 AM

Mini-marathon held in Bagerhat to honour martyrs of mass uprising

Bagerhat Deputy Commissioner Ahmed Kamrul Ahsan inaugurated the event
18 July 2025, 05:53 AM

Gopalganj clashes: one more injured dies at DMCH, death toll rises to 5

"He was brought in with bullet injuries and had been in critical condition"
18 July 2025, 05:10 AM

Fundamental reforms non-negotiable

There is no scope to avoid fundamental reforms of the state’s key structures, said Chief Adviser and National Consensus Commission chief Prof Muhammad Yunus.
17 July 2025, 21:49 PM

Election observers: Minimum age lowered to 21

The Election Commission yesterday revoked the registrations of all 96 local organisations that monitored the 12th national election.
17 July 2025, 21:18 PM

328 arrested nationwide in army-led joint drives

A total of 328 individuals have been arrested in joint drives conducted across the country by the Bangladesh Army in coordination with other law enforcement agencies between July 10 and July 17.
17 July 2025, 21:07 PM