Ctg BNP urges govt to scrap move to lease NCT to foreign operator

A rally was staged to protest the government's move to hand over the terminal to UAE-based DP World
24 May 2025, 09:24 AM

Nagar Bhaban remains closed today

On Thursday, supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain had suspended their protest for 48 hours
24 May 2025, 07:39 AM

Workers protest in Gazipur over unpaid wages

The demonstration began at 8:00am, with hundreds of workers gathering outside the factory premises at Chakpara village
24 May 2025, 07:15 AM

24 Bangladeshi nationals repatriated from India via Kurigram border

The handover followed a flag meeting between the two border forces at 1:30am
24 May 2025, 06:44 AM

BNP, Jamaat leaders to meet CA today

BNP and Jamaat-e-Islam leaders will meet Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his official residence Jamuna this evening. .A BNP delegation will hold the meeting with the chief advisers at 7:00pm while Jamaat leaders will meet him at 8:00pm, according to the chief adviser's press wi
24 May 2025, 06:33 AM

Rain spurs fear of dengue surge

With the monsoon rains arriving early this year, the number of dengue cases is increasing rapidly, raising concerns about a potential outbreak in the coming months.
23 May 2025, 20:08 PM

Flood risk in Sylhet region remains low

Despite recent heavy downpours, the likelihood of flooding in the Sylhet region remains low, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) of the Bangladesh Water Development Board.
23 May 2025, 19:01 PM

Ishraque vows to keep city clean during Eid

Ishraque Hossain has pledged to quickly remove waste during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival and keep the city clean.
23 May 2025, 19:00 PM

Boost national capacity, don’t rely on foreign experts

Noted economist Prof Anu Muhammad stressed that the government’s responsibility is to ensure Bangladesh moves toward an equitable society by strengthening national capacity, making necessary reforms in education and culture, and introducing structural changes in agriculture and industry.
23 May 2025, 18:56 PM

Govt firm on carrying out 3 responsibilities

The government is considering engaging with political parties to signal that it expects no obstruction from them in fulfilling three of its key responsibilities.
23 May 2025, 18:52 PM

Please don't resign: An appeal to Prof Yunus

A captain cannot abandon ship, especially when the sea is turbulent
23 May 2025, 18:42 PM

Ask Mahfuj, Asif Mahmud, Khalilur to step down

BNP Chairperson’s Adviser Zainul Abedin Farroque yesterday urged Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to immediately ask two advisers and the national security adviser to resign.
23 May 2025, 18:04 PM

AI can bring agricultural revolution in Bangladesh

Say experts at a seminar organised by BNP
23 May 2025, 15:33 PM

Faiz Ahmad removes FB post on CA’s resignation claim, issues disclaimer

'The chief adviser will not resign. Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus does not need power, but for Bangladesh—for Bangladesh's peaceful democratic transition—Dr Yunus is necessary.'
23 May 2025, 14:48 PM

Quality education essential to make hilly region competitive: CHT adviser

'To compete with the national mainstream, ensuring quality education in the Chittagong Hill Tracts area is a must'
23 May 2025, 13:41 PM

2 killed as speeding truck rams into kitchen market in Bhairab

Several others were seriously injured and taken to Bhairab Upazila Health Complex
23 May 2025, 10:22 AM

Rizwana reaffirms that election will be held between December and June

"People may have many expectations, but to fulfill them, the enabling environment must be in place"
23 May 2025, 09:16 AM

Sabina's handicraft school empowers women with disabilities in Narsingdi

"I am now able to finance my education and support my parents"
23 May 2025, 08:22 AM

Monsoon brings fear of flood, erosion in Moulvibazar

Water levels in Manu, Dhalai, and Juri rivers continued to rise following weeklong downpour in Moulvibazar
23 May 2025, 07:30 AM

Core Safari Park to stay closed for 12 days

Other areas of the park will remain open to the public as usual
23 May 2025, 07:24 AM