Khosru slams proposed budget as 'flawed continuation'

He says the size of the budget does not reflect the country's actual revenue-generating capacity
2 June 2025, 11:43 AM

India hands over body of Bangladeshi killed in BSF firing

Indian police handed over the body to Kulaura Police Station through the Chatlapur Land Port border
2 June 2025, 11:35 AM

Jamaat seeks return of party registration, 'scales' symbol following SC verdict

The court instructed the Election Commission, as a constitutional body, to take appropriate steps regarding the party's registration and electoral symbol
2 June 2025, 10:56 AM

Heavy rain paralyses life in Chattogram; shelter centres open

The office-goers, students and others who came out for essential tasks faced difficulties due to the persistent rainfall
2 June 2025, 07:15 AM

Protesting Govt Ordinance: Secretariat staff submit memoranda to three advisers

Secretariat employees submitted memoranda to three advisers of the interim government yesterday, protesting the recently enforced Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which allows termination of government staff without departmental proceedings.
1 June 2025, 20:00 PM

TIB voices concern over river grabbing

Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday expressed deep concerns over illegal structures and rampant encroachment at the confluence of the Dhaleshwari and Shitalakkhya rivers.
1 June 2025, 19:26 PM

Nagar Bhaban stays locked

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain, along with a significant number of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) employees, yesterday continued their sit-in in front of the Nagar Bhaban, demanding Ishraque's formal appointment as mayor without further delay.
1 June 2025, 18:29 PM

Nat’l consensus: Second round of talks with parties begins today

The National Consensus Commission will begin its second round of dialogue with political parties today, aiming to iron out the disagreements on key reforms that stalled the first round.
1 June 2025, 18:17 PM

bti-Star honours 2 stellar women

The idea for Stellar Women was conceived in 2023 from a simple thought -- that women’s efforts often go unnoticed, rarely receiving the recognition they deserve.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM

No working ventilators at ICU for 3 months

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Chattogram General Hospital (CGH) has been running without a single ventilator for over three months, failing to provide full-fledged services to critical patients.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Rangpur violence: JP, SAD trade blame, file cases

A tense situation prevails in Rangpur following an attack on Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader’s residence on Thursday night, as JP leaders blamed members of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) and the National Citizen Party (NCP), who in turn accused JP men of attacking their student programme held nearby that same evening.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Services remain halted for 5th day

All medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka remained suspended for the fifth consecutive day yesterday, leaving many patients without care.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Implement health reform proposals without delay’

Health experts and campaigners yesterday urged the government to begin implementing the recommendations of the Health Sector Reform Commission to bring about major positive changes.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM

We were protesting peacefully, but police attacked us

Police yesterday dispersed a group of women protesters near Kakrail Mosque in Dhaka, as they attempted to march towards the chief adviser’s residence, demanding job regularisation and payment of pending salaries and allowances under the government’s “Tathya Apa” project.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM

No extra charges at sacrificial cattle markets, govt-fixed hasil only: DMP chief

All sacrificial cattle markets must be confined within the boundaries approved by the city corporations
1 June 2025, 13:09 PM

86% of BKSP athletes lack proper menstrual knowledge: study

Lack of menstrual education hinders athletes' well-being, performance
1 June 2025, 11:23 AM
1 June 2025, 10:47 AM

3 more trains to stop at Narsingdi station, boosting regional connectivity

With the latest addition, eight intercity trains now halt at Narsingdi station
1 June 2025, 10:09 AM

Teesta water rises near danger mark, 44 barrage gates opened

The district has 76 such regions, many of which are already at risk due to the swelling river
1 June 2025, 07:08 AM

Rain batters Ctg, Sylhet; fears of flooding, landslide mount

Days of continuous heavy rain have inundated low-lying areas in both Chattogram and Sylhet
1 June 2025, 05:47 AM