Four children raped in 3 days

Police arrested a 65-year-old man in Gazipur yesterday on charges of raping a three and a half years old girl.
20 March 2025, 18:27 PM

ACC to probe graft allegations against GM Quader

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found preliminary evidence against Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader for money laundering under various names, bribery in the nomination process of the reserved women’s parliamentary seats, and “position trading” within the party.
20 March 2025, 18:20 PM

Justice Khizir Hayat removed

Justice Khizir Hayat has been removed from the office of High Court Division for “misconduct and incapacity” under the recommendation of the chief justice-led Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).
20 March 2025, 18:11 PM

61pc of child-related indicators lagging: report

Bangladesh's progress on child-related Sustainable Development Goals is experiencing significant setbacks, with 61 percent of indicators showing minimal to no progress, according to the National SDG Report (VNR) 2025.
20 March 2025, 18:02 PM

Government employees to enjoy 9-day Eid holiday

The government has declared a public holiday on April 3 through an executive order to ensure smooth travels for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Robber killed in getaway crash

A suspected robber was killed and two others injured when their truck overturned while fleeing police after a robbery in Naogaon early yesterday.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Exploited, deceived, and finally criminalised

The future of nine impoverished children from Ramu in Cox’s Bazar hangs in the balance after they were wrongfully accused in a smuggling case by police in Bandarban.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM

AK Enamul Haque new DG of BIDS

Prof AK Enamul Haque has been appointed as the director general of the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) on March 20.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM

729 Primary schools: Govt halts intake to grades 6-8

The interim government has decided that no new students will be enrolled in grades six to eight at government primary schools where these grades were introduced on a trial basis. As part of the 2010 National Education Policy, classes six to eight were initially launched on an experimental basis in 729 government primary schools.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Md Akikur Rahman passes away

Md Akikur Rahman, sponsor director and a member of the executive committee of the board of directors of Southeast Bank PLC, died yesterday. He was 80.
20 March 2025, 18:00 PM

10 women recognised with ATJFB Award

The award is organised annually by the Aviation and Tourism Journalists' Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB)
20 March 2025, 17:45 PM

Journalists demand 5-day leave during Eid

They are Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF), Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ), and Development Journalists Forum of Bangladesh (DJFB)
20 March 2025, 15:42 PM

ARTICLE 19 urges immediate, transparent, gender-sensitive probe into rape of journalist

It stressed the need for a response that ensures justice, redress for the victim, and measures to prevent such incidents in the future
20 March 2025, 14:53 PM

105-year-old Ambia becomes a voter

Despite her age, Ambia Begum expressed immense joy upon becoming a voter
20 March 2025, 13:59 PM

Coast Guard intensifies patrols to curb illegal sand extraction

The Coast Guard vowed to continue its operations against the illegal sand extraction
20 March 2025, 13:29 PM

Woman murdered over land dispute in Netrokona

Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder.
20 March 2025, 13:12 PM

BNP leader hacked to death in Dhamrai

The victim's son claims father was killed over a dispute regarding soil trade and local politics
20 March 2025, 11:18 AM

BNP to submit opinions on reform proposals Sunday

BNP will submit its opinions on key reform recommendations to the National Consensus Commission
20 March 2025, 08:44 AM

Australia to issue visas for Bangladeshis from Dhaka

The decision would take effect immediately
20 March 2025, 08:33 AM

21 Bangladeshis return to country after serving jail term in India

They were handed over to Benapole Immigration Police under a special travel permit
20 March 2025, 04:57 AM