Thousands gather at Nayapaltan for BNP youth rally

The rally is scheduled to formally begin at 2:00pm
28 May 2025, 07:42 AM

Ex-land minister Hira escorted home after confrontation at Sherpur land office

Around 8:00pm, he was brought to Jamalpur Police Station from Sherpur by police
28 May 2025, 07:16 AM

Govt issues guidelines for 48th special BCS

Exam structure finalised, cadre yet to be decided
28 May 2025, 06:19 AM

BGB thwarts alleged push-in by India

13 stranded at Lalmonirhat zero line
28 May 2025, 06:14 AM

Prof Yunus in Tokyo to join Nikkei Forum, hold bilateral talks

The chief adviser landed at Narita International Airport at 2:05pm (local time)
28 May 2025, 06:07 AM

Yunus off to Japan on four-day official visit

The chief adviser left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Tokyo at 2:10am
28 May 2025, 02:33 AM

Leftist orgs condemn Azharul’s acquittal

Left-leaning political parties and student organisations yesterday condemned the acquittal of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a crimes against humanity case.
27 May 2025, 21:03 PM

Dhaka expects $750 million in support from Japan

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus leaves Dhaka today for a four-day official visit to Japan.
27 May 2025, 21:00 PM

Identify those creating division among anti-fascist parties

BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan yesterday said those trying to create divisions among the political parties involved in the anti-fascist movement must be identified.
27 May 2025, 20:08 PM

Asfar Khair appointed Cambodia’s honorary consul in Bangladesh

Asfar Khair, vice chairman of Bengal Group, has been appointed the first honorary consul of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Bangladesh.
27 May 2025, 19:39 PM

Army won’t manage Eid waste: ISPR

The Bangladesh Army has no plans to engage in waste management of sacrificial animals or dengue mosquito control during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press statement yesterday.
27 May 2025, 18:33 PM

Overhaul the power structures before polls

National Citizen Party leaders have demanded fundamental reforms in the country’s power structure before national election.
27 May 2025, 18:31 PM

Expectant mothers: Govt struggling to ensure adequate care

Even as pregnancies rise across the country, fewer women are turning to government health facilities, the most accessible and affordable source of care, for help during and after childbirth.
27 May 2025, 18:30 PM

Economic reforms: Patchworks won’t do, show commitment

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday urged bold reforms in the economic sector to attract investment, ensure inclusive growth, and build a resilient economy.
27 May 2025, 18:26 PM

GDP growth lowest since pandemic

Bangladesh’s GDP grew by 3.97 percent this fiscal year, the slowest in 34 years excluding the pandemic, on the back of lower growth in the agriculture and service sectors.
27 May 2025, 18:08 PM

Unveil roadmap or it’ll be hard to cooperate

The BNP yesterday expressed disappointment over the absence of a clear roadmap for the upcoming national election, despite the demand for one made during its recent meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
27 May 2025, 18:06 PM

Top criminals Subrata Bain, Molla Masud held

Subrata Bain and Molla Masud, two of the country’s most-wanted criminals, along with two of their close associates, were arrested yesterday in separate drives jointly conducted by the Bangladesh Army and intelligence agencies.
27 May 2025, 18:06 PM

India pushes 67 more into Bangladesh

At least 67 people were pushed into Bangladesh from India, allegedly by the Border Security Force, through the Kurigram and Meherpur borders yesterday, according to Border Guard Bangladesh.
27 May 2025, 18:05 PM

Bangladesh lost $700m in aid as USAID halted most projects

Fifty-five out of 59 USAID-funded projects in Bangladesh were shut down following a "stop-work" order issued by the Trump administration in January this year, said a platform of development professionals, who lost their jobs as a result of the order.
27 May 2025, 18:05 PM

New public service ordinance: Govt mulls softening strict provisions

Say high-level meeting sources; Secretariat employees suspend protests for today
27 May 2025, 18:03 PM