'March to Jamuna': Police charge baton to disperse JnU students

At least 25 students were taken to DMCH after suffering injuries from baton charges or falling ill due to tear gas inhalation
14 May 2025, 08:05 AM

Ishraque’s supporters rally at DSCC, demand swift oath as mayor

The BNP leader awaits formal swearing-in despite court verdict, gazette notification
14 May 2025, 07:51 AM

CA asks for taking effective steps to mitigate water logging in Ctg

He also asks experts to keep their eyes on the water logging situation in Chattogram
14 May 2025, 06:54 AM

JnU students launch 'Long March to Jamuna'

The demands include an increase in the university budget and the introduction of a housing allowance
14 May 2025, 06:43 AM

DU student murder: JCD activists stage demo demanding justice

They also called for the resignation of the VC, proctor, and home adviser
14 May 2025, 06:40 AM

Ctg port must emerge as best with international standard facilities: CA

He unveils foundation stone of Kalurghat Bridge over Karnaphuli River
14 May 2025, 06:03 AM

Is it okay to hurt animals just because they are not human?

Psychologists call this speciesism -- the deeply ingrained, culturally taught prejudice that human life is the only one that matters
14 May 2025, 05:41 AM

Yunus lands in Chattogram for day-long visit

He landed at Shah Amanat International Airport at 9:22am
14 May 2025, 03:17 AM

Constitutional reforms not possible without elected govt

The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) yesterday said the constitution cannot be amended without the mandate of an elected government.
13 May 2025, 19:37 PM

Cops sans lethal weapons may be ineffective

The government has decided to remove lethal weapons from the hands of regular police personnel, a move that has sparked concern among former officials and expert who warn that disarming the force without adequate alternatives could undermine its ability to maintain order and respond to armed threats.
13 May 2025, 18:09 PM

Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia: Dhaka’s uphill battle to break syndicate chains

Now, as Malaysia prepares to begin fresh labour recruitments, opening the market to Bangladeshis and ensuring migrants' rights will figure high in the upcoming meetings.
13 May 2025, 18:03 PM

Tax authority split in major overhaul

The interim government has replaced the five-decade-old tax authority with two new entities as part of sweeping reforms aimed at modernising tax administration and boosting revenue receipts.
13 May 2025, 18:02 PM

Work in Malaysia: Recruitment cartel gearing up again

A cartel of overseas recruitment agents that once exploited Bangladeshi workers migrating to Malaysia is allegedly becoming active again -- this time without the involvement of Awami League leaders.
13 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Prof Yunus returns to CU after 36 years

The Chittagong University (CU) campus is abuzz with excitement as Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returns today after 36 years to attend the university's fifth convocation.
13 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Water crisis deepens in Khulna

Till last year, every morning before dawn, Nimai Chandra Roy’s house in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila used to be a gathering point for his neighbours -- not for any festival, but for survival.
13 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Pakistan envoy on sudden leave

Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof went to Islamabad on a sudden leave on May 11.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Ivy’s Arrest: Journo among 252 sued over attack on cops

Around 252 people, including a journalist and a pregnant woman, were sued on Monday for attacking police during the arrest of former Narayanganj mayor Salina Hayat Ivy on early Friday.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM

NID, voting rights, and parliamentary representation

Bangladeshi expatriates have called on the government to ensure the issuance of National Identity Cards (NID) and voting rights for all expatriates and their family members through Bangladeshi embassies abroad.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM

NCP to launch youth wing on Friday

The youth wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP), titled “Jatiya Jubo Shakti” (National Youth Power), is set to be formally launched on Friday.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Cancel FDC-Palashi link road project’

Environmental activists, professionals, rights activists, planners, lawyers and other civil society members yesterday reiterated their demand for immediate cancellation of the link road project from FDC to Palashi portion of the elevated expressway, which is damaging Hatirjheel and Panthakunja Park.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM