Seven to die on murder charges

Seven individuals have been sentenced to death in two separate murder cases in Sirajganj and Habiganj, according to reports from our correspondents.
20 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Fear of flash flood looms

Due to heavy rainfall over the past four days and an onrush of hilly waters from across the Indian border, the Chellakhali river in Sherpur was flowing 106 centimetres above the danger level yesterday morning, according to the Water Development Board.
20 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Rangpur division: Erosion by Teesta, Dharla turns serious

The monsoon has yet to arrive in full swing, but erosion along the Teesta and Dharla rivers has already taken a serious turn in Rangpur region, threatening thousands of families living along the riverbanks.
20 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Form task force to draft ‘Health Commission Act’

The government should fast-track the implementation process of the Health Reform Commission’s recommendations, with priority on recognising primary healthcare as a fundamental right, overhauling the essential medicines list, and ensuring fair drug pricing, public health experts urged yesterday.
20 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Bird strikes on the rise at Dhaka airport

Authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are struggling to deter birds from the runway due to hundreds of open garbage spots and food-water sources in the areas surrounding the airport.
20 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Chuknagar: A forgotten massacre

On May 20, 1971, Chuknagar, a quiet border village in Dumuria upazila of Khulna, became the site of a brutal yet overlooked massacre during Bangladesh's Liberation War
20 May 2025, 17:48 PM

HC issues rule over live telecast of key SC hearings

Rule issued on public interest plea seeking telecast of important cases of constitutional value
20 May 2025, 14:47 PM

Who will answer for Nusraat Faria’s detention?

Did good sense triumph? Or was it an outrageous travesty? The comments on social media suggest that most people feel it was clearly the latter. And these comments all centre around the same questions
20 May 2025, 13:23 PM

DGHS moves fully online for transfer and posting applications

"No manual or handwritten transfer or posting applications will be accepted after May 18"
20 May 2025, 13:18 PM

India’s import ban an opportunity for self-reliance: Asif Mahmud

Local government adviser says temporary losses likely but long-term gains possible
20 May 2025, 12:49 PM

Starlink operations will not hamper data sovereignty: Taiyeb

Subscribers will benefit from unlimited data and internet speeds of up to 300 Mbps
20 May 2025, 12:26 PM

43rd BCS: Gazette published for 162 of 227 excluded candidates

Ministry of Public Administration appoints 162 previously excluded candidates after review
20 May 2025, 11:29 AM

City services to stop unless Ishraque made mayor tomorrow: unions

Union leaders threaten to suspend services, including waste and power, if demands unmet by 10 am
20 May 2025, 11:25 AM

Garments workers block road in Kakrail after march towards Jamuna stopped

Around 2:30pm, the protesters began marching toward Jamuna from Shrom Bhaban
20 May 2025, 09:56 AM

ICT courtroom equipped for digital trial coverage

The upgrade will facilitate the trial process for cases related to crimes against humanity committed in July and August
20 May 2025, 09:23 AM

Rizvi accuses interim govt of stalling election

Rizvi also alleged that authorities were using "muscle power" to prevent Ishraque from being Mayor
20 May 2025, 08:59 AM

Sherpur river flows above danger level amid heavy rainfall

Local residents remain on high alert as fears of a flash flood grow, especially if the water levels continue to rise
20 May 2025, 08:39 AM

Ishraque supporters continue protest, block part of Gulistan–Bangabazar road

From around 10:00am, supporters of Ishraque--gathering under the banner of "Dhakabashi"
20 May 2025, 06:16 AM

Will focus on resolving disagreements in 2nd phase

Prof Ali Riaz, vice-president of the National Consensus Commission, yesterday said the second phase of discussions will begin soon, focusing on resolving disagreements and advancing with the process of drafting a National Charter.
19 May 2025, 22:02 PM

Court orders travel ban on former additional IGP over corruption allegation

A Dhaka court yesterday issued a travel ban on former additional inspector general of police Mohammad Ali Mia in connection with corruption allegations.
19 May 2025, 22:00 PM