Dried fish season begins in Kuakata
12 November 2025, 12:37 PM
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Tobacco cultivation expands in Rangpur, Lalmonirhat amid profit lure
9 November 2025, 13:58 PM
Environment
Govt looks to implement new pay scale in phases
23 October 2025, 18:25 PM
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State runs on laws, not emotions
23 October 2025, 18:15 PM
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ACC may get power to probe Bangladeshis abroad
23 October 2025, 18:12 PM
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RPO amendment: Alliance candidates must use own party symbols
23 October 2025, 18:10 PM
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Bangladesh Gonotantrik Chhatra Sangsad rebrands as ‘Jatiyo Chhatro Shokti’
23 October 2025, 17:38 PM
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'Is it really possible to hear 800 cases within 4-5 hours?'
23 October 2025, 16:58 PM
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Police seek to clear Iresh Zaker, ex-cabinet secretary Mahbub Hossain from July uprising murder case
23 October 2025, 16:51 PM
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'Time granted to war criminals, but not to a freedom fighter': ZI Khan Panna
23 October 2025, 16:30 PM
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We’ll ask UN to see how the press failed in 15yrs
The government will write to the United Nations, requesting an independent expert review of how journalism has failed in Bangladesh over the past 15 years, Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, said yesterday.
12 May 2025, 21:01 PM
India using remote areas to push people in
India is targeting remote and uninhabited border areas to push people into Bangladesh, said the chief of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) yesterday, terming the move “well-orchestrated and unjust”.
12 May 2025, 19:16 PM
NCP clarifies stance on controversial slogans at protests
The National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday expressed concern over controversial slogans chanted during recent "anti-fascist" student protests, clarifying that none of its members were involved in chanting anything that undermined Bangladesh's historic struggles.
12 May 2025, 18:28 PM
2 students of Notre Dame College found dead
They are Arafat, 18, a first-year student at Notre Dame College, and Dhruvabrata Das, 18, a second-year student who was set to appear for HSC next month
12 May 2025, 18:12 PM
Better healthcare possible with existing facilities
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed optimism about bringing significant changes to Bangladesh’s health sector with the combined efforts of all involved in delivering healthcare services to better serve the people.
12 May 2025, 18:08 PM
Activities of AL, affiliates banned
The government yesterday banned all activities of the Awami League and its associated and affiliated organisations, on allegations of killings, genocide, crimes against humanity, and other grave offences during the July uprising.
12 May 2025, 18:05 PM
Graft allegations: ACC asks PDB for info on 172 power plants
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought detailed information on 172 power plants amid widespread allegations of corruption and irregularities in the country’s power sector.
12 May 2025, 18:04 PM
EC Registration: SC set to hear Jamaat’s appeal today
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is set to hold hearing on Jamaat-e-Islami’s appeal today against a High Court verdict that scrapped its registration with the Election Commission as a political party.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Fall of fascist ruler a victory for democracy’
The primary victory of democracy has been secured through the fleeing of the fascist ruler during the July uprising, said Prof Ali Riaz, vice chairman of National Consensus Commission, yesterday.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Prioritise labour reform, accountability’
Labour reform and accountability must remain a priority in Bangladesh across all political contexts, top western diplomats said yesterday.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Teen held over murder of two aunts
The Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the murder of his two aunts in Shewrapara, said police.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Brahmaputra devours 120 homesteads in Kurigram
The Brahmaputra river erosion has severely affected four villages in Roumari upazila of Kurigram.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Once a river flowed here
Once the lifeblood of Habiganj’s Nabiganj upazila, the Hatimara river has all but vanished, leaving behind a legacy of lost livelihoods and environmental degradation.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Cross-sector collaboration key to health reforms
The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended a major overhaul of the health sector, but implementing the proposals will be both challenging and time-consuming, said health experts yesterday.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
DU students sing national anthem in protest over Shahbagh incident
The protest took place around 7:15pm
12 May 2025, 16:19 PM
Take steps to confiscate Dubai flats owned by Benazir's wife: court
The court also ordered freezing of 1,62,681.99 AED owned by her
12 May 2025, 15:30 PM
Why this sudden 'drama' at Shahbagh: Mirza Abbas
Abbas made the remarks while addressing a memorial at the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka
12 May 2025, 14:36 PM
Govt aims to fulfill post-July Uprising aspirations: Asif Mahmud
"The government will ensure that all those involved in this incident are brought to justice"
12 May 2025, 11:10 AM
No new industries within 10km of Sundarbans ECA
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has prohibited any new industrial activities or projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) around the Sundarbans.
12 May 2025, 10:52 AM
Bodies of two brothers recovered days after drowning in Brahmaputra
Local residents found the bodies near Paler Ghat area, around 3kms downstream
12 May 2025, 10:50 AM