HC issues rule asking why Yunus should not be declared 'National Reformer'

The court also asked why the authorities should not be ordered to publish an authentic list of the martyrs
14 July 2025, 11:37 AM

Consensus Commission tables alternative proposals for bicameral parliament

One proposal puts forth PR for the upper house, while another suggests district, city-based polls
14 July 2025, 11:31 AM

ACC sues AL leader Hanif, wife over Tk 32.09cr illegal assets

ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain confirmed the development today
14 July 2025, 10:24 AM

7 jailed over illegal parking, road obstructions

A mobile court drive was launched by police today in Mitford and Babubazar areas
14 July 2025, 10:12 AM

Indian media outlets falsely portray Sohag as Hindu

However, there was no supporting evidence in reports
14 July 2025, 09:29 AM

Women’s voices drove anti-fascist struggle forward: Ali Riaz

He underscores the importance of institutionalising women's participation in nation-building
14 July 2025, 08:13 AM

No sharp rise in crime, data shows stability: govt

The interim government today said that available data does not fully support claims of a sharp rise in crimes across Bangladesh this year
14 July 2025, 07:38 AM

Knee-deep mud, potholes cripple Jashore-Khulna highway, disrupt trade

Continuous rainfall over the past five days has brought vehicular movement on many major roads and highways in Jashore district to a near standstill
14 July 2025, 06:17 AM

Polls possible in this state of law and order

Holding elections under the current state of law and order is challenging but possible, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin told BBC Bangla in an interview that was published yesterday.
13 July 2025, 21:45 PM

CNG drivers block Banani road for hours

A group of CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers blocked the road in front of the BRTA office in Banani for several hours yesterday, bringing traffic on the Uttara–Mohakhali route to a standstill and causing immense suffering for commuters.
13 July 2025, 19:49 PM

Govt launches combing operation

The government has launched a combing operation “to root out crime and restore public order” amid a spate of criminal activities across the country.
13 July 2025, 19:08 PM

Extortionists will have to leave, like Hasina

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said those who want to “do politics of extortion” will have to leave, like the fallen prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
13 July 2025, 18:39 PM

July 14, 2024: PM’s remark ignites protests

On July 14, 2024, tensions flared as hundreds of students poured out of their DU dormitories to protest a “disparaging comment” made by then–prime minister Sheikh Hasina regarding quotas in government jobs.
13 July 2025, 18:33 PM

NCP firm on getting ‘Shapla’ as polls symbol

National Citizen Party leaders yesterday said they want the “Shapla” (water lily) as the party’s electoral symbol, with no alternative.
13 July 2025, 18:24 PM

Plot afoot to oust Tarique from politics: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said that the propaganda against the party is part of a conspiracy to destroy nationalist forces in the country.
13 July 2025, 18:22 PM

Consensus commission: Fresh caretaker models on the table now

The National Consensus Commission, BNP, and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have each proposed separate methods for appointing the chief adviser to caretaker government.
13 July 2025, 18:20 PM

Feni floodwaters recede, leave trails of destruction

Floodwaters have begun to recede from most areas in Feni, where continuous rainfall and hilly run-off since June 8 caused embankments to collapse at 12 points along the Muhuri, Kahua, and Silonia rivers, inundating large parts of Parshuram, Phulgazi, and Feni Sadar upazilas.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM

WDB launches eviction drive in Chattogram

The Water Development Board (WDB) has reclaimed over 10 acres of government land on the first day of an eviction drive in Chattogram, as part of an effort to recover nearly 40 acres of land allegedly encroached upon by influential individuals and institutions.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Erosion threat looms over 80 spots in Barishal

Continuous rain and strong tidal currents have left residents in panic as more than 80 spots in Barishal district face the threat of severe river erosion.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Abhoynagar embankment at risk of collapse

Hundreds of residents in three villages of Siddhipasha Union in Jashore’s Abhoynagar upazila are living in fear as a severely damaged embankment along the Muzutkhali river could collapse at any moment.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM