HC verdict on Zubaida Rahman’s graft case appeal on May 28

She was sentenced to three years imprisonment in 2023 for concealing wealth info
26 May 2025, 11:05 AM

Ex-minister Qamrul injured after slipping in court toilet

Around 11:00am, he went to toilet where he fell on the floor
26 May 2025, 08:34 AM

New platform for foreign airlines GSA launched

According to the forum members, 28 GSA companies are currently active in Bangladesh
26 May 2025, 05:46 AM

Ishraque’s supporters resume protest at Nagar Bhaban

The protest, which resumed following a 48-hour pause, has brought citizen services to a standstill
26 May 2025, 05:26 AM

Focus on key reforms only

Civil society representatives in a dialogue with the National Consensus Commission yesterday urged the interim government to prioritise essential reforms, saying it was unlikely that consensus could be reached on all issues.
25 May 2025, 18:13 PM

Public Service Act: Ordinance out amid Secretariat protests

The government last night issued an ordinance allowing dismissal of public servants for administrative disruptions within 14 days and without departmental proceedings.
25 May 2025, 18:10 PM

172 more pushed in through three border districts

A total of 172 Bangladeshi nationals were pushed into Bangladesh from India through the borders in Meherpur, Sylhet, and Moulvibazar between Saturday night and yesterday, according to police and BGB.
25 May 2025, 18:07 PM

DSCC Mayor: Oath-taking likely this week

Officials of the local government ministry are discussing when BNP leader Ishraque Hossain will be sworn in.
25 May 2025, 18:05 PM

Nine killed in road accidents in four districts

At least nine persons were killed and several others injured in separate road accidents in Dhaka, Jashore, Jamalpur and Netrokona districts yesterday and the day before, according to reports from our correspondents.
25 May 2025, 18:05 PM

Missing boy found dead

Police recovered the body of a boy from a bush in Tongibari, Munshiganj yesterday, two days after he went missing.
25 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Cowshed, straw set on fire in Jhenaidah

A heap of straw beside a house was set on fire in Natabaria-Raghunathpur village under Kaliganj upazila of Jhenaidah around midnight on Saturday.
25 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Garbage piles up along highway

Garbage has been dumped beside the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for years, creating a serious nuisance for commuters and locals.
25 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Unite to resist the return of fascist forces

Despite differences in opinions, all must remain united regardless of political affiliation to resist the resurgence of fascist forces and “Indian conspiracies”, said leaders of different political parties yesterday.
25 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Jamaat submitted proposals for fair elections

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman said his party has submitted proposals to the interim government to ensure a free, fair, and inclusive national election.
25 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Barguna General Hospital: Acute manpower shortage disrupts services

Even though 12 years have passed since the Barguna General Hospital was upgraded to a 250-bed facility in 2013, its services continued to be disrupted for years due to an acute shortage of manpower.
25 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Will Dhaka’s cattle markets be ready before Eid?

City corporations yet to finalise leases
25 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Yunus begins meeting political leaders to discuss pressing issues

Yunus is scheduled to hold another meeting with leaders of different Islamist parties after this
25 May 2025, 12:21 PM

HC defers hearing on legality of giving NCT contract to DP World

The High Court today deferred until June 22 the hearing of a writ petition, which challenged the legality of the government decision to initiate the process for awarding UAE-based company DP World the contract for container handling operations at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT)
25 May 2025, 11:56 AM

Korail Chronicles: 'Against All Odds' project finds its way to Paris

“Against All Odds”, a craft-based art project centred around the story of resilience of Dhaka’s Korail Slum, has found its way to France.
25 May 2025, 11:41 AM

Govt to ensure fair hide prices, tighter traffic, waste control ahead of Eid: home adviser

The government aims to ensure that cattle owners receive at least Tk 1,200 per cowhide this year
25 May 2025, 10:23 AM