Govt forms Press Accreditation Committee

The government has finally formed the Press Accreditation Committee for journalists, more than four and a half months after introducing the relevant policy.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Death anniv of Shajahan Siraj today

Today is the fifth death anniversary of Shajahan Siraj, a key organiser of the 1971 Liberation War.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM

ICT-2 chair questions pace of July uprising cases

The chairman of International Crimes Tribunal-2, Justice Nozrul Islam Chowdhury, yesterday asked the prosecution whether they were going slow in handling cases filed over crimes committed during last year’s July uprising.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM

All 64 districts at risk as dengue spreads

Experts have sounded the alarm over a potential nationwide dengue crisis, warning that without urgent, targeted intervention, the outbreak could worsen across all 64 districts.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Tunda Babu’ behind bars, but fear still haunts

Gripped by fear, many residents of Haddipatti in Dhaka’s Darus Salam area have fled their homes, even after the arrest of a notorious gang leader, Babu Khan -- locally known as “Tunda Babu”.
13 July 2025, 18:00 PM

From veranda to market: Sabuj’s mushroom success in Bagerhat

Sabuj hopes to turn Signboard Bazar into a hub for local agribusiness
13 July 2025, 16:45 PM

Nahid demands reforms before election

Calls for AL trial, new constitution, and inclusive justice system
13 July 2025, 13:43 PM

Parties agree on chief justice appointment, limiting emergency powers

Manifesto provision allows top-two judge choice; cabinet to approve emergency declaration
13 July 2025, 12:29 PM

Partial traffic resumes on Mirsharai-Fatikchhari road after five days

Full traffic flow is expected to resume by this evening
13 July 2025, 10:08 AM

BRUR imposes 62-hr ban on outsiders ahead of Abu Sayed’s death anniversary

Heightened security as four interim government advisers to attend July 16 observance
13 July 2025, 05:17 AM

‘Focus more on developing economy and industrial base’

The Greater Mymensingh Samity Dhaka yesterday honoured eminent individuals from six districts of the greater Mymensingh region for their outstanding contributions across various sectors.
13 July 2025, 01:37 AM

People’s aspirations still unfulfilled

Leaders of several political parties yesterday said the national aspirations of the people remained unfulfilled not only after the Liberation War but also following the July uprising.
12 July 2025, 21:13 PM

‘Dhaka Tower’ lies abandoned for 8 years

A 20-storey government high-rise in the heart of Old Dhaka has remained abandoned for the past eight years due to administrative irregularities, missing documents, and suspended funding.
12 July 2025, 21:05 PM

Govt mulls a Tk 7,340cr flood control dam in Feni

The government is taking steps to implement a Tk 7,340 crore project to build flood control embankments along the Muhuri, Kohua, and Silonia rivers in Feni through the Bangladesh Army, said Disaster Management and Relief Ministry Adviser Faruk-E-Azam yesterday.
12 July 2025, 21:03 PM

40 acres of WDB land grabbed in Ctg

An influential group has allegedly occupied around 40 acres of land belonging to the Water Development Board (WDB) in Chattogram’s Kattali and Halishahar areas, constructing various types of structures and disrupting the land’s intended use for forestation.
12 July 2025, 20:33 PM

WHO sends Saima Wazed on leave

Saima Wazed Putul, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director for the South East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), has been sent on indefinite leave from Friday, according to Health Policy Watch.
12 July 2025, 20:21 PM

‘Direct polls to reserved seats for women in JS’

Women’s rights activists yesterday demanded direct elections to the  reserved seats for women in the Jatiya Sangsad, urging political  parties to ensure meaningful representation and end the system of  nomination that often sidelines women’s leadership.
12 July 2025, 20:11 PM

Internal letter misinterpreted as complaint against police

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) yesterday issued a clarification regarding the recent circulation of an internal Army Headquarters letter on social media, which has been misrepresented by some quarters as a complaint against the police.
12 July 2025, 20:02 PM

Cops gathering info on polls candidates

Based on the findings, law enforcers will assess security needs in each constituency and identify candidates who may pose risks.
12 July 2025, 19:05 PM

July 13, 2024: Protesters announce march towards Bangabhaban

On July 13, 2024, the Students Against Discrimination announced a fresh set of protest programmes, shifting their strategy from blockades to processions and symbolic marches.
12 July 2025, 18:42 PM