Country at a crossroads

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed hope that a solution will soon be found through dialogue and that the country will regain people’s representation through a proper election.
20 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Safe motherhood is a right: speakers

It is a significant failure on the part of the state that even five decades after independence it still cannot take full responsibility for maternal care, Prof Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief adviser for the health ministry, said yesterday.
20 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Killing of univ student: 8 including two SAD leaders sued

Eight individuals, including two leaders of the Banani Thana unit of Students Against Discrimination (SAD), have been sued in connection with the killing of Primeasia University student Jahidul Islam Parvez in Banani on Saturday.
20 April 2025, 18:00 PM

15 held after AL flash processions in the capital

At least 15 leaders and activists of Awami League and Chhatra League were arrested in separate drives in Dhaka in the last two days following their alleged attempt to bring out flash processions in different areas of the capital.
20 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Frame ‘July Charter’, put AL on trial

The National Citizen Party (NCP) and Khelafat Majlish have agreed on eight major demands, including putting the Awami League on trial for the July killings and suspending its political activities until the trial is complete.
20 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Tree felling sparks public outrage

The felling of decades-old Koroi (Albizia procera) trees on the premises of Habiganj Zilla Parishad auditorium has sparked widespread public outrage, prompting authorities to temporarily halt further tree felling.
20 April 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Take steps to stop river erosion’

Locals held a human chain in Kurigram’s Nageshwari upazila yesterday, demanding urgent steps by the authorities to prevent river erosion in the area.
20 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Protests held for release of abducted CU students

A group of indigenous students in Chattogram formed a human chain yesterday demanding the immediate release of the five Chittagong University (CU) students who were allegedly abducted in Khagrachhari.
20 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Police call it a natural death, family alleges foul play

Bangladesh Police in a statement yesterday said they are thoroughly investigating the death
20 April 2025, 17:06 PM

Chinese ambassador meets Yunus to outline next steps

Both sides expressed a shared commitment to transforming discussions into actionable projects across a range of sectors
20 April 2025, 16:00 PM

Section 144 imposed in Shariatpur's Naria over tension between BNP factions

Tension was due to allegations of illegal sand extraction
20 April 2025, 15:18 PM

Legality of SC judge appointment ordinance: HC starts hearing on petition

The High Court today started hearing on a writ petition that challenged legality of four sections of Supreme Court Judge Appointment Ordinance, 2025.
20 April 2025, 15:07 PM

China to provide 1 billion RMB grant for economic, technical cooperation

The grant will be disbursed through separate agreements for various future projects.
20 April 2025, 15:07 PM
20 April 2025, 09:36 AM

Enforced disappearances: Mayer Dak holds protest, submit memorandum to ICT

They also demands state recognition for the families of the disappeared and urged the government to take responsibility for their welfare
20 April 2025, 07:50 AM

Sufiur Rahman appointed special assistant to chief adviser

The Cabinet Division has announced the appointment of Mohammad Sufiur Rahman as special assistant to the chief adviser of the interim government
20 April 2025, 07:45 AM

Polytechnic students launch grand rally to realise demands

Today's rally comes a day after students staged a "Rise in Red" programme
20 April 2025, 07:04 AM

BNP continues talks with consensus commission on reform proposals

The first round, held on Thursday, lasted the entire day before being adjourned
20 April 2025, 06:49 AM

Standing with Palestine is a moral duty

Standing with Palestine is no longer the duty of 1.5 billion Muslims alone but a moral responsibility of all seven billion people, said eminent academic and Dhaka University Emeritus Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury yesterday.
19 April 2025, 20:25 PM

Air pollution: Govt plans 24 roadside monitors in Dhaka and Ctg

The government is set to install roadside monitoring stations at 24 locations in Dhaka and Chattogram to curb air pollution caused by motorised vehicles, with technical and financial assistance from Japan.
19 April 2025, 20:18 PM