Bittersweet, say Al Mahmud's fans

The literary giant deserved the honour years ago
25 March 2025, 09:38 AM

Yunus to address the nation at 7pm

Yunus will address the nation on the occasion of Independence Day and Eid-ul-Fitr
25 March 2025, 08:52 AM

Education adviser says govt to facilitate private universities

The introduction of PhD programmes in private universities would foster research and innovation, he says
25 March 2025, 08:37 AM

Rezaul Maksud Jahedi appointed Local Govt Division secretary

A notification regarding his transfer was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration yesterday
25 March 2025, 08:27 AM

Home ministry issues 15 directives for maintaining law and order ahead of Eid

To ensure the overall law and order situation and security during the upcoming Eid as well as to make the travel of homegoers safe and comfortable, the following directives should be implemented
25 March 2025, 08:26 AM

42 senior police officials transferred

The transfers, announced by the Police-1 branch of the Public Security Division, are part of ongoing organisational adjustments within the force
25 March 2025, 07:37 AM

RMG workers protest in Gazipur, Savar over arrears, factory closure

In Savar, workers of a garment factory in Hemayetpur Rishipara, blocked the Hemayetpur-Singair regional road this morning protesting the indefinite closure of the factory
25 March 2025, 07:35 AM

General Waker lauds army’s dedication, commitment

He expresses his appreciation for their relentless efforts in maintaining law and order and commended their continued commitment during the holy month of Ramadan
25 March 2025, 06:12 AM

Northerners may hit snags on roads this Eid holiday

People have started leaving Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their loved ones and their journeys have mostly been hassle-free.
24 March 2025, 18:06 PM

July uprising in CTG: Helmeted and masked, AL men gunned down scores

In Dhaka, it was the law enforcers who turned on the people they were supposed to protect. It was the law enforcers who preyed upon protesters during the July uprising. But in Chattogram, it was different. The killers were not in uniform. They came clad in helmets and masks, guns ablaze. And now investigators say they have the names of the suspects.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Operation searchlight: The massacre at Ctg cantonment

On March 24, 1971, the day before the Pakistani army unleashed the infamous “Operation Searchlight,” its top brass flew to Chattogram Cantonment from Dhaka.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Ethnic groups to feature in next Mangal Shobhajatra

An inclusive Mangal Shobhajatra will be held on Pahela Baishakh this year, featuring participation from various ethnic communities, including Chakma, Marma, Santal, and Garo.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Steps taken to declare Sandwip as seaport: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said initiatives have been taken to declare Sandwip as a seaport and open the Kumira-Guptachara ghat.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Why are the killers still free?

Around 70 family members of July uprising martyrs staged a three-hour sit-in in front of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) yesterday, demanding justice for their loved ones.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

When survival becomes an uphill struggle

Samata Begum, 55, stood by the roadside, tears streaming down her weathered face.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Two children drown in Kurigram canal

Two children drowned in a canal in Tepakutir village under ​​Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram yesterday evening.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Teacher shortage disrupts academic activities

An acute shortage of teachers has left Barishal University struggling to conduct academic activities smoothly, exacerbating students’ woes with prolonged session jams.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Sarjis stages showdown in Panchagarh

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser (north) of National Citizen Party, yesterday visited his hometown in Panchagarh for the first time since he took on the leadership role in the newly formed party last month.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

ICT sends 3 former top cops to jail

The International Crimes Tribunal yesterday sent three former top police officials to jail in a case filed over the killing of nine people in Kalyanpur in 2016.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Prioritise education reform in budget

The interim government must prioritise education, address disparities across different streams, and allocate resources equitably in the upcoming budget without political considerations, educationists and researchers said at a discussion yesterday.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM