Gono Odhikar Parishad urges EC to deregister AL, coalition partners

A 7-member delegation of the party submitted a written application to the CEC
12 May 2025, 09:49 AM

Makeshift embankment chokes branch of Kaliganga river

Due to lack of navigability, people have long been suffering while crossing the river on boats
12 May 2025, 09:41 AM

Decision on AL registration after official notification received: CEC

The CEC made the remarks following a meeting with a delegation from the US-based organisation Carter Center
12 May 2025, 08:16 AM

Tree house in Teknaf: Inside Bodi’s disputed retreat

Nestled in the thick shade of a large mango tree in Chowdhury Para of Teknaf Municipality, a wooden tree house offers quite the spectacle..Built by former Awami League lawmaker Abdur Rahman Bodi, the structure was a quiet retreat where he entertained VIPs and special guests..However,
12 May 2025, 05:55 AM

Hamid’s departure: Govt forms probe body with three advisers

The government yesterday formed a high-level committee, consisting of three advisers, to investigate how former president Abdul Hamid left the country through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and whether there was any negligence involved in the process.
11 May 2025, 19:16 PM

Yunus urges coordinated action for timely LDC graduation

Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for urgent and coordinated action from all relevant agencies to ensure Bangladesh's smooth and timely graduation from the least developed country (LDC) status.
11 May 2025, 18:37 PM

260 individuals pushed in by India so far

India has pushed at least 260 individuals, including Rohingyas, into Bangladesh since last Wednesday through borders in Satkhira, Moulvibazar, Kurigram, and Khagrachhari.
11 May 2025, 18:31 PM

Civil surgeons to seek limited magistracy powers

As the first-ever Civil Surgeon Conference begins today, the doctors are expected to seek limited powers of magistracy to take prompt action against illegal healthcare facilities.
11 May 2025, 18:29 PM

Curb absolute authority of PM

Speakers at a civil society event yesterday called for curbing the absolute powers of the prime minister and carrying out fundamental constitutional reforms, among other steps to build a more balanced and democratic state.
11 May 2025, 18:29 PM

Licence to fly: Pilots faked flying records

CAAB inquiry finds, regulator yet to take action
11 May 2025, 18:09 PM

Accomplices of 1971 war crimes must apologise

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam yesterday said that the issue of 1971 must be resolved, and the accomplices of war crimes must apologise.
11 May 2025, 18:06 PM

Banning party activities: Govt amends anti-terror law

The interim government is set to bring the curtain down on the Awami League as a functioning political party.
11 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Police to take stern action against banned orgs

Police will take stern action against banned organisations if they attempt to disrupt public security, said Rezaul Karim Mallick, the newly appointed Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Dhaka Range, yesterday.
11 May 2025, 18:02 PM

Rizvi slams govt for silence

BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday slammed India for pushing its citizens into Bangladesh and criticised the government for “remaining silent”, accusing it of following Sheikh Hasina’s policy.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Locals suffer as hospital project stalls for 17 years

The construction work to upgrade the facilities of Kawkhali Upazila Health Complex in Pirojpur remains incomplete even after 17 years, depriving around one lakh residents of essential medical services.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Long waits, limited care

Patients at the Bahubal Upazila Health Complex in Habiganj are being forced to wait hours for treatment amid a shortage of doctors, nurses and essential medicines, rendering the hospital increasingly dysfunctional.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Tk 10.79cr trauma centre lies idle

A 20-bed trauma centre for accident victims, established beside the Jamuna Bridge in Mulibari area of Sirajganj, has yet to become operational in four years.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

National plan must prioritise people, nature

Leaders from various political parties yesterday pledged that no future initiatives in Bangladesh would be taken at the expense of people’s lives, livelihoods, or the environment.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh at a ‘crucial crossroad’ of transformation

Bangladesh can learn from China’s success in state governance, social development, and technology, said high-ranking officials from both countries at an event yesterday.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Amendment to try organisations a timely initiative

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal yesterday described the recent amendment to the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act, 1973 as a timely initiative.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM