Bypass road turns dumping ground amid landfill crisis

Garbage is being dumped in the open along the bypass road connecting Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj, causing nuisance to local residents and passersby.
27 June 2025, 19:16 PM

Shyamasundari Canal in Rangpur: Once a lifeline, now on death bed

Once hailed as the lifeline of Rangpur city, the historic Shyamasundari Canal has been reduced to a mere drain due to rampant encroachment and pollution.
27 June 2025, 19:10 PM

Import of ‘stolen grain’: Ukraine calls for EU sanctions on Bangladeshi entities

Ukraine plans to ask the European Union (EU) to sanction Bangladeshi entities it says are importing wheat taken from Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, after its warnings to Dhaka failed to stop the trade, a top Ukrainian diplomat in South Asia said.
27 June 2025, 18:37 PM

‘Makeshift temple built on railway land’

Responding to India’s accusation that the interim government “allowed the desecration” of a Durga temple in Dhaka’s Khilkhet, Bangladesh has said it remains firmly committed to safeguarding the rights of all communities, including the protection of places of worship.
27 June 2025, 18:13 PM

End impunity, ensure genuine accountability

The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances has called on Bangladesh to end the widespread impunity surrounding enforced disappearances and ensure genuine accountability from its military, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies.
27 June 2025, 18:11 PM

Social business day: Yunus calls for building better world for all

Focusing on the transformative power of social business to bring about a positive impact, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday voiced his desire to break free from the current gloom and create a beautiful and better world for everyone.
27 June 2025, 18:02 PM

Biman makes emergency landing at HSIA after bird strike

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight bound for Singapore made an emergency landing yesterday after encountering a bird strike shortly following takeoff from Dhaka.
27 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Law Reporters Forum: Zabed, Mission reelected

The election results were announced by senior journalist Swapan Das Gupta
27 June 2025, 12:49 PM

Govt reviewing case of student who missed exam to save mother: CA press wing

Education Adviser CR Abrar is taking the matter seriously on humanitarian grounds
27 June 2025, 06:58 AM

Prof Yunus joins 15th edition of Social Business Day

This year's theme is: "Social business is the most effective way to ensure healthcare for all."
27 June 2025, 05:37 AM

NCP, SAD members clash in Madaripur

A clash broke out during a workers' meeting jointly organised by the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Students Against Discrimination (SAD) in Madaripur on Wednesday, leaving one activist critically injured.
26 June 2025, 22:03 PM

Protesters lay siege to KMP for 2nd day

Protests took place over the alleged unlawful release of SI Sukanta
26 June 2025, 22:02 PM

Holy Ashura on July 6

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Karbala, will be observed in the country on July 6, as the moon marking the beginning of Muharram was sighted yesterday.
26 June 2025, 22:01 PM

IMF sets new loan conditions

Bangladesh must clear dues, hit steep revenue, reserve targets for next tranche
26 June 2025, 21:22 PM

Law adviser accuses Star of bias, fails to give details

Talking to our correspondent, he also said maybe it should not have been mentioned in public
26 June 2025, 21:12 PM

Supporters of Ishraque call off protests

Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Md Shahjahan Mia resumed duties at Nagar Bhaban yesterday afternoon as BNP leader Ishraque Hossain's supporters reopened the office after 42 days.
26 June 2025, 20:06 PM

BR evicts 100 structures from its land in Dhaka

Bangladesh Railway yesterday demolished around 100 illegal structures from its property during an eviction drive in the capital's Khilkhet area
26 June 2025, 19:46 PM

89% drug cases filed in 5 years still pending

The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) filed over 1.22 lakh drug-related cases in a little over five years, but only 11 percent of those have been disposed of.
26 June 2025, 19:18 PM

808 institutes, structures renamed

The interim government has so far renamed 808 institutions and structures across Bangladesh that were previously named after ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members, including her father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
26 June 2025, 19:00 PM

Weakening the executive won’t help democracy

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said weakening the executive branch will not help strengthen the state's democratic framework.
26 June 2025, 18:37 PM