Motifs burnt at Charukola: Farooki blames ‘Hasina’s cohorts’

Farooki alleged that the act was carried out by "Hasina's cohorts", targeting a sculpture representing the face of fascism
12 April 2025, 07:48 AM

Boisabi festival begins with flower offerings in Sangu river

Members of the Chakma and Tanchangya communities gathered on the riverbanks near Bandarban town at 7:00am
12 April 2025, 06:46 AM

Oklahoma Uni recognises Bangladeshi students for outstanding contribution

The award was formally presented during the university's signature multicultural event, Eve of Nations, held on Friday, April 11, at the Lloyd Noble Center
12 April 2025, 06:10 AM

March for Gaza: Crowds throng Suhrawardy Udyan

People from various parts of the city are seen marching in groups from different areas such as Shahbagh, Doel Chattar, and Nilkhet
12 April 2025, 05:57 AM

Fire burns ‘Face of Fascism’ and ‘Dove of Peace’ motifs at DU Charukola

The university authorities will form an investigation committee in this regard
12 April 2025, 05:08 AM

Potters in Patuakhali gear up for Baishakh

With Pahela Baishakh just around the corner, the air in several villages of Baufal upazila in Patuakhali is thick with the scent of wet clay and fresh paint.
11 April 2025, 20:23 PM

Saving Ichamati river: Legal tangle hinders revival efforts

The progress of a Tk 1,554.90 crore mega project aimed at reviving the Ichamati river in Pabna has hit a snag due to numerous legal battles over disputed land, casting uncertainty over its timely completion.
11 April 2025, 20:22 PM

‘Oligoli Halkhata’ to usher in Pahela Baishakh

The Bangla New Year 1432 will be celebrated in the Dhaka North City Corporation area through a vibrant event titled “Oligoli Halkhata,” organised by “Oligoli Borshoboron Bondhugan” and initiated by the Gulshan Society.
11 April 2025, 20:20 PM

Dengue risk looms with onset of monsoon

With rainfall starting in various parts of the country, the risk of an outbreak of Aedes mosquitoes -- carriers of dengue and chikungunya -- is rising significantly.
11 April 2025, 20:16 PM

‘Time to move away from fossil fuel’

Young climate activists have called for urgent revisions to Bangladesh’s Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP), warning that the country’s continued dependence on fossil fuels undermines both national and global climate goals.
11 April 2025, 20:15 PM

Accountability key to resolving Rohingya crisis

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, now visiting Turkey, yesterday emphasised that accountability for the crimes against humanity perpetrated against the Rohingya community is a crucial factor in ensuring justice and the ultimate resolution of the crisis.
11 April 2025, 20:08 PM

Pahela Baishakh: Chhayanaut all set for celebrations

Chhayanaut is all set to celebrate Bangla New Year, Pahela Baishakh, with its iconic cultural programme at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka.
11 April 2025, 19:48 PM

‘March for Gaza’ rally at Suhrawardy Udyan today

Activists demanding an end to Israeli atrocities in Palestine will gather at the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka today for a rally after marching from five different points.
11 April 2025, 19:15 PM

Model Meghna Alam’s arrest sparks outcry

Model and Miss Bangladesh Foundation Chairperson Meghna Alam was detained and sent to jail for 30 days under the Special Powers Act of 1974 following a late-night court hearing on Thursday, drawing widespread criticism over the use of what many say is a draconian law.
11 April 2025, 18:01 PM

$462m of RMG shipped through India in 15 months

Bangladesh’s garment industry transshipped over 34,900 tonnes of apparel products worth $462.34 million through India to 36 countries in 15 months.
11 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Meghna Alam’s detention: Same script, new cast?

What was baffling was that her arrest was not even acknowledged by the authorities for 24 hours, the silence broken only by mounting pressure on social media
11 April 2025, 13:27 PM

Earthquake felt in Dhaka, surrounding areas

The earthquake had a magnitude of 4 on the Richter scale
11 April 2025, 11:25 AM

Man killed in road accident in Gazipur

Police recovered the body and seized the truck
11 April 2025, 10:39 AM

4-year-old drowns in Netrokona pond

A case of unnatural death has been registered
11 April 2025, 08:25 AM

‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ renamed to ‘Borsho Boron Anondo Shobhajatra’

"The decision was not made under any external pressure"
11 April 2025, 06:23 AM