Police foil hunger strike over 'discrimination' in 18th teacher's registration viva

The law enforcers used water cannons and sound grenades to disperse the protesters, who gathered gathered in front of the press club around 10:30am
22 June 2025, 07:34 AM

US envoy Jacobson meets Fakhrul, discusses tariffs, polls

The hour-long meeting, which began around 10 am, was held at the BNP Chairperson's office in Gulshan
22 June 2025, 06:51 AM

NCP suspends Moulvibazar committee over alleged AL links

The Moulvibazar committee was formed on June 18 under the joint signatures of NCP Member Secretary Akhter Hossain
22 June 2025, 06:27 AM

Proportional representation a must for upper house

Without a proportionate representation (PR) system for the upper house, forming such an assembly would be ineffective, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.
21 June 2025, 23:00 PM

DMC suspends all academic activities

Dhaka Medical College authorities yesterday announced the suspension of all academic activities for MBBS students for an indefinite period starting today, amid ongoing student protests demanding renovation of academic and residential buildings.
21 June 2025, 21:52 PM

Surge in Swiss Bank deposits reflects massive AL looting Says Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed concern over the sharp rise in deposits by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks last year, saying it has shown the extent of looting by the Awami League’s “corrupt elements and mafias”.
21 June 2025, 21:28 PM

UIU revokes student expulsions after daylong protests

Heavy traffic snarls roads to intersection from South Badda and Kuril
21 June 2025, 20:54 PM

US pledges to work with Bangladesh for regional stability

The United States is committed to working with Bangladesh to promote peace and stability in the region, said the US State Department yesterday.
21 June 2025, 20:25 PM

Protect heritage sites, cultural practices

Women’s rights organisation Naripokkho yesterday condemned the interim government’s inaction over recent attacks and vandalism of heritage sites across the country, including the Rabindra Kachari Bari in Shahjadpur and the “Anjali Laho Mor” sculpture in Trishal.
21 June 2025, 19:57 PM

BNP-JCD clash: Injured JCD activist dies at DMCH

A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activist succumbed to his injuries yesterday after being shot during a clash between BNP and JCD factions in Palash upazila of Narsingdi.
21 June 2025, 19:50 PM

2014, 2018, 2024 polls: BNP to sue former ECs, officials today

BNP is set to file a case against officials involved in the last three national elections with Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police today. The party will also lodge a formal complaint with the Election Commission in this regard, BNP leaders said yesterday.  
21 June 2025, 18:56 PM

Police reforms: Home plans glass walls, bodycams, legal overhaul

The home ministry plans to carry out a series of police reforms over the next six months to enhance transparency and accountability within the force and curb corruption and human rights violations by law enforcers.
21 June 2025, 18:18 PM

Mayoral deadlock: Dhaka South held hostage for 40 days

Dhaka South City Corporation has remained effectively crippled for around 40 days due to a contested mayoral claim by BNP leader Ishraque Hossain and the government’s apparent mishandling of the matter.
21 June 2025, 18:16 PM

Two children found dead in septic tank in Feni

The children were classmates at a local primary school
21 June 2025, 14:19 PM

Drownings in Cox's Bazar beach expose gaps in safety measures

Six people drowned in the sea along the Cox's Bazar beach during the last Eid-ul-Azha vacation
21 June 2025, 13:36 PM

DMP issues statement on UIU student protest in Badda

The DMP said it has so far handled the situation without using force
21 June 2025, 13:18 PM

Over 13,000kg of govt rice seized from BNP leader’s Netrokona warehouse

During the operation, an attempt was made to remove some of the rice using a hand trolley
21 June 2025, 11:45 AM

Academics, journalists condemn arrest of BRUR teacher Mahmudul

Teachers, journalists, and professionals from across Bangladesh have strongly condemned the arrest of Md Mahmudul Haque, assistant professor at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR), in connection with a murder case..Mahmudul was arrested on June 19 from his residence. .In a joint
21 June 2025, 10:07 AM

DMP bans gatherings near NBR, Bida offices from tomorrow

The restriction, issued in a public notice today, will come into effect at 6:00am tomorrow and remain in place until further notice
21 June 2025, 07:53 AM

The Narode flows no more

A dry and cracked stretch of land along the eastern edge of Rajshahi is the only reminiscence of a river that once flowed there – the Narode river.
20 June 2025, 21:10 PM