Police will not allow any ‘mob justice’: DMP chief

Frequency of such incidents decreased compared to three or four months ago, he claims
24 June 2025, 11:26 AM

BSF pushes back 39 through borders in Sylhet region

Of them, 38 are residents of Kurigram district and one is from Pabna, says BGB
24 June 2025, 11:12 AM

JnU renames female dormitory after Nawab Faizunnesa Choudhurani

The decision was approved during the university's 101st syndicate meeting today
24 June 2025, 08:59 AM

Dhaka's flight operations with gulf counties normal after airspace reopening

Flights from Dhaka to other Middle Eastern destinations are currently operating as scheduled
24 June 2025, 05:35 AM

Trilateral talks and geopolitical questions

The recent meeting aimed at boosting trilateral cooperation among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh might have deeper geopolitical implications, foreign policy experts have said, urging Dhaka to move cautiously considering the regional and global geopolitical dynamics.
23 June 2025, 21:27 PM

Enforced disappearances: Hasina found to be ‘fully complicit’

The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has said it found proof that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was complicit in extrajudicial crimes.
23 June 2025, 21:26 PM

Help build a better future thru scouting

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday encouraged the young people engaged in scouting to help open doors for others, discover the world of opportunities, know people better with broader friendship, and contribute to positive changes.
23 June 2025, 20:23 PM

Freedom of expression vital for democracy

Safeguarding freedom of expression is essential to upholding democratic values in the digital age, said speakers at an event yesterday.
23 June 2025, 20:05 PM

‘Aggressive nationalism’ threatening world peace

The present-day world is witnessing a form of “aggressive nationalism” in various ways, said Prof Serajul Islam Choudhury yesterday.
23 June 2025, 19:59 PM

Tanguar Haor: No houseboats to be allowed in specific areas

The Sunamganj District Administration has suspended the entry of houseboats into the watchtower area and adjacent zones within Tanguar Haor
23 June 2025, 19:40 PM

Secretariat staff observe 2-hour work stoppage

Employees from various ministries and divisions at the Bangladesh Secretariat observed a two-hour work stoppage yesterday, demanding the repeal of Government Job (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
23 June 2025, 19:25 PM

Coast Guard to receive drones from Australia

The Australian government will provide technical assistance -- including aerial drones as gifts -- to the Bangladesh Coast Guard as part of ongoing civil-maritime security cooperation between the two countries.
23 June 2025, 19:20 PM

Govt employees: Minimum special allowance raised

The government has increased the minimum special allowances for government staff, employees of state-owned enterprises and financial institutions, members of all security forces, Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission staff, and Monthly Pay Order (MPO)-listed teachers.
23 June 2025, 18:13 PM

Bangladesh’s energy security: Iran-Israel War stalls LPG shipments

Bangladesh’s energy sector may come under significant threat if the Iran-Israel war escalates and Iran follows through on its threat to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime trade route through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply is shipped every day.
23 June 2025, 18:11 PM

Nagar bhaban reopening: Services resume on limited scale, protests continue

After remaining shut for 40 consecutive days, the Dhaka South City Corporation headquarters, Nagar Bhaban, reopened yesterday, with the resumption of limited civic services amid ongoing protests.
23 June 2025, 18:10 PM

Outrage after mob attack on ex-CEC Huda

Three rights organisations and 23 eminent citizens yesterday condemned the mob assault and humiliation of former chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda at his Uttara home on Sunday and demanded bringing those responsible to justice.
23 June 2025, 18:08 PM

Dengue outbreak: Patients from outside swarm city hospitals

Mohammad Mizan, 38, from Juranpur in Cumilla’s Daudkandi upazila, has been undergoing treatment for dengue at the Tropical Medicine Ward of Dhaka Medical College Hospital since Friday.
23 June 2025, 18:06 PM

Locals obstruct drainage work on college campus

The incident occurred in the afternoon when Amtali Municipality authorities attempted to install pipes to drain stagnant water from a lake on the college campus
23 June 2025, 15:21 PM

Former Islami Bank MD Monirul sent to jail over Tk 1,092cr loan scam

He was arrested in Dhaka's Bashundhara area in “embezzlement” case
23 June 2025, 14:02 PM

Zubaida Rahman registered as voter, confirms EC

EC officials said her information was gathered during door-to-door data collection as part of the ongoing voter list update
23 June 2025, 10:10 AM