20 pushed in through border in C’nawabganj

Twenty individuals were detained from Masudpur border under Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj early yesterday after they were pushed into Bangladesh allegedly by India’s Border Security Force.
18 June 2025, 18:50 PM

Rooppur loan utilisation to get 3-yr extension

The loan utilisation period for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is set to be extended by three years, as about $3.38 billion of the Russian credit remains unspent after the original deadline expired in December 2024.
18 June 2025, 18:39 PM

Dhaka south city: Asif, Ishraque trade barbs

LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and BNP leader Ishraque Hossain yesterday sparred over the latter’s push to be sworn in as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation.
18 June 2025, 18:39 PM

Ishraque's occupation of DSCC ‘a criminal offence’: Asif Mahmud

Asif said the govt could not administer Ishraque's oath within the constitutional one-month timeframe as the matter became sub judice following a writ petition
18 June 2025, 18:10 PM

Chikungunya resurfaces, adds to health woes

As the country grapples with rising cases of coronavirus and mosquito-borne dengue, there has been a resurgence of another mosquito-borne disease, Chikungunya, in Dhaka.
18 June 2025, 18:02 PM

Road crashes killed 135 in 2024: cops

At least 135 people were killed and 139 others injured in 153 road accidents in Tangail throughout 2024, according to data from the office of the superintendent of police.
18 June 2025, 18:00 PM

4 die in road crashes

Four persons were killed in road accidents in three districts during the last two days, according to reports from our correspondents.
18 June 2025, 18:00 PM

UNDP pledges $18.5m to support fair election

The United Nations Development Programme has announced $18.53 million in support of a project aimed at ensuring a fair and democratic process in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election.
18 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Abduction case: ICT sends former Rab official to jail

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday sent former Rab officer Rear Admiral (retd) Muhmmad Sohail to jail showing him arrested in a case filed in connection with the abduction, torture and confinement of a student in 2012.
18 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Duckling supply crunch frustrates farmers

Inadequate supply of ducklings and hatching eggs from Kurigram Regional Duck Breeding Farm leaves local duck farmers in the district growingly frustrated.
18 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Gulshan house ready for Tarique

It was around 1:00pm yesterday at 196 Gulshan Avenue in the capital. The white-coloured house stood behind tall trees, freshly painted and newly renovated.
18 June 2025, 18:00 PM

45th BCS written exam results published

6,558 candidates passed the exam
18 June 2025, 17:04 PM

Yunus stresses ecosystem protection for ADB economic corridor plan

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today underscored the importance of safeguarding natural ecosystems during the execution of development projects
18 June 2025, 16:27 PM

CCC mayor warns ambulance drivers against holding patients hostage over fare

Mayor Shahadat said that the fare structure agreed upon in 2018 is still in effect
18 June 2025, 16:17 PM

Star investigative report featured in GIJN 'Stories of the Week'

GIJN is an international association of organisations that support, promote and produce investigative journalism
18 June 2025, 16:08 PM

Road blockade in Shariatpur over Chhatra Dal committee sparks public suffering

Protesters blocked the Shariatpur-Dhaka regional highway at Chourangi this afternoon
18 June 2025, 15:39 PM

Four nominated for National Wildlife Conservation Award 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a gazette notification in this regard today
18 June 2025, 14:49 PM

BAF commissions advanced air defence radar in Bogura

The installation is part of the ongoing modernisation and technological advancement of the air force
18 June 2025, 14:03 PM

Second phase of talks created opportunity for mutual discussion: Ali Riaz

Today's discussions focused on the National Constitutional Council and the powers of the president
18 June 2025, 13:44 PM

Information must be treated as a strategic resource: Rizwana

Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, today underscored the urgent need to counter disinformation with facts, trust, and inclusive communication
18 June 2025, 13:30 PM