Heavy rush on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway ahead of Eid

The Dhaka-Mawa Expressway, known as the gateway to 21 southern districts, witnessed a surge in homebound passengers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
5 June 2025, 08:04 AM

Fewer buying big cattle as no ill-gotten money this year: home adviser

"But we still have many honest businesspeople in this country who are earning through legitimate means. They will buy large cattle," he hoped
5 June 2025, 07:55 AM

Madhabkunda Waterfall in peril: road collapse sparks safety concerns

The Forest Department conducted emergency repairs using sandbags to restore limited access
5 June 2025, 06:56 AM

Demand, prices of chui-jhal soar ahead of Eid

Chui-jhal, a traditional aromatic spice widely used in southern Bangladesh, especially in the Khulna region
5 June 2025, 06:04 AM
5 June 2025, 05:56 AM

Nagar Bhaban still locked

Despite an earlier announcement to temporarily relax the ongoing protest programme, the main gate of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters at Nagar Bhaban remained locked yesterday.
4 June 2025, 20:04 PM

BB plans to merge five Islamic banks

Bangladesh Bank plans to merge five troubled Islamic banks in what could be the country’s largest financial sector consolidation in recent memory. The formal merger process will begin in July and is expected to be completed by October 15, according to officials familiar with the plan.
4 June 2025, 19:22 PM

Once a lifeline, Labondaho now a curse

Abdul Aziz once harvested rice in abundance from his fields next to Labondaho, once a picturesque river located in Indrapur, Gazipur’s Sreepur. Today, he stands on cracked earth, nursing losses and lamenting poisoned waters.
4 June 2025, 19:04 PM

Eid rush begins

Tens of thousands of holidaymakers left Dhaka by road, rail, and river yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at home, enjoying mostly hassle-free journeys ahead of the 10-day Eid vacation.
4 June 2025, 18:54 PM

Enforced disappearances: Commission finds 16 secret detention centres

The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has found 16 secret detention centres across the country so far.
4 June 2025, 18:52 PM

Preparations for Eid-ul-Azha satisfactory

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday said preparations ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, including security measures, are satisfactory.
4 June 2025, 18:39 PM

Legal action against ‘false, misleading’ reports

Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Azad Majumder yesterday warned that legal action would be taken against anyone publishing “false or misleading” reports that create confusion among the people.
4 June 2025, 18:33 PM

Fund crunch hits Rohingyas hard

A humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps is brewing in the face of funding shortage for the refugees and more arrivals from the conflict-ridden Rakhine state of Myanmar.
4 June 2025, 18:21 PM

32 more pushed in through Netrokona

At least 32 more people were detained by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) yesterday after they were allegedly pushed into the country by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) through Durgapur upazila in Netrokona.
4 June 2025, 18:16 PM

Mahbubul Haque’s death anniversary today

Today is the 51st death anniversary of Mahbubul Haque, a prominent political figure, managing editor of the then Daily Pakistan Observer and editor of the Daily Purba Desh, and former member of Pakistan National Assembly from East Pakistan
4 June 2025, 18:11 PM

Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance

Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters
4 June 2025, 18:11 PM

NCP unveils crowdfunding model to finance party

The National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday unveiled a financial model based on crowdfunding to ensure transparent and accountable political financing.
4 June 2025, 18:04 PM

Spice prices drop ahead of Eid

Prices of most spices have dropped in Dhaka’s kitchen markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, giving some relief to consumers, but rising vegetable prices are putting extra pressure on fixed middle-income people.
4 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Two children drown in pond in Narail

Two children drowned in a pond adjacent to their home in Kalia upazila of Narail yesterday.
4 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Amassing Tk 600cr per year through extortion

Khandaker Enayet Ullah, former general secretary of the Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association, collected Tk 1.65 crore in daily extortion from buses plying various city routes.
4 June 2025, 18:00 PM