Snigdho resigns as CEO of July Foundation

Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho yesterday stepped down from his role as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation saying he needs to prioritise his studies.
8 May 2025, 19:09 PM

Need strategic leadership to address nat’l challenges

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday stressed the need for strategic, reform-oriented leadership to address complex national challenges and improve institutional effectiveness.
8 May 2025, 18:41 PM

Shrinking foreign aid threatening development

The declining flow of foreign aid to Bangladesh is threatening key development initiatives, particularly those supporting marginalised communities, said development experts yesterday.
8 May 2025, 18:18 PM

SC set to deliver verdict on Azharul’s appeal May 27

The Supreme Court yesterday fixed May 27 for delivering verdict on an appeal challenging the death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

HC fixes May 13 for verdict

The High Court yesterday started delivering its verdict on the death references and appeals in the 2001 Ramna Batamul carnage case, which left 10 people dead during Pahela Baishakh celebrations in Dhaka.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

ICT rejects bail of Tawfiq-e-Elahi

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) yesterday rejected the bail petition of Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, former energy adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in a case filed for crimes against humanity during the July mass uprising.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt aims to open 3rd terminal by December

Three advisers yesterday visited the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka to witness the progress of the major infrastructure project.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Press freedom should not depend on political will’

The media must first prove its integrity and public value before seeking recognition in the Constitution as the fourth estate, said Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman yesterday.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Reduce corporate tax to 10% for newspapers

The government wants to see positive competition among newspapers, said Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam yesterday.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

1.9cr at risk of displacement by 2050: speakers

Without effective action, around 1.9 crore people in Bangladesh could be displaced by slow-onset climate disasters by 2050, said Professor Tasneem Siddiqui at a workshop yesterday.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Finalise plan for 2nd phase without delay

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has directed the National Consensus Commission (NCC) to finalise the action plan for the second phase of discussions with political parties without delay.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Robotics, tech festival begins at Cuet

The National Robotics and Technology Festival “MIE Robolution 1.0” has begun at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet), celebrating innovation and technology.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Ex-AL supporters who opposed misrule can join BNP: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday said those who were once involved with the Awami League but did not support or participate in its misrule, and had already distanced themselves from the party, are welcome to join BNP.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Mohammed Irfan Syed passes away

Mohammed Irfan Syed (Poltu), son of former finance minister M Syeduzzaman, passed away from a heart attack on May 5. He was 60, said a press release.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Tangail embankment under threat

The Tangail town protection embankment is under threat due to indiscriminate soil lifting from the Poulee river, a branch of the Jamuna.
8 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Businesses, politicians urge support for local investment as govt invites FDI

During a view exchange meeting with the Bida Executive Chairman in Chattogram today, several Chattogram-based businesses and political leaders urged the government to ensure support for local investors at the same time as it continues to pursue foreign direct investment (FDI)
8 May 2025, 15:56 PM

BRAC Bank denies involvement in NID data leak

BRAC Bank today denied the allegations of involvement in a data breach after the Election Commission (EC) suspended its access to the National Identity (NID) verification server over suspected leakage
8 May 2025, 15:38 PM

Will quit if I fail to punish those who helped Hamid fly abroad: home adviser

"Of course, action will be taken. No one will be spared under any circumstances"
8 May 2025, 14:58 PM

Armed forces granted executive magistracy for another two months

Officials at the public administration ministry confirmed that this is the fifth such extension
8 May 2025, 14:57 PM

Man killed after being run over by train in Mymensingh

The victim had suffered a stroke and was struggling mentally, police say
8 May 2025, 13:17 PM