Ctg elevated expressway fails to meet expectations

The first elevated expressway in Chattogram is facing significant challenges in delivering benefits to commuters due to a lack of entry and exit points, as most of the ramps are still under construction.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Tales of female martyrs of the July uprising

Women played a significant role in the July uprising. In the past decade, no other movement saw such a spontaneous presence of women on the streets.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM

JCD activist stabbed to death in N’ganj

A JCD activist was stabbed to death allegedly by a youth at Chashara in Narayanganj Sunday night.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Of Palak’s remarks on increasing cases

Former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak remained relatively vocal as he was brought to the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court of Dhaka yesterday.
10 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Man arrested for rape of 10-year-old in Baridhara

Police arrested accused rapist Sazal Hossain Palash, 40, a driver, following the incident
10 March 2025, 13:02 PM

450 Bangladeshi migrants to be repatriated from Libya

The first flight is scheduled for March 12 from Tripoli
10 March 2025, 10:30 AM

CA's special assistant Aminul Islam resigns

Asked about the reason of his resignation, he said the Chief Adviser's Office asked him to resign
10 March 2025, 08:52 AM

Garment workers lift Banani road blockade after six hours

Garment workers lifted the blockade from Banani's Chairmanbari today after around six hours of protest
10 March 2025, 08:46 AM

Home adviser vows tougher stance against crimes during Ramadan

The government is committed to maintaining law and order across the country during Ramadan, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury
10 March 2025, 04:12 AM

8-yr-old rape victim shifted to paediatric ICU at CMH

Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the information in a notification
10 March 2025, 03:03 AM

Surface water plant project: Implementation delay irks Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed dissatisfaction over the prolonged delay in implementing the Sayedabad Water Treatment Plant (Phase-3) and the Meghna River Protection Master Plan.
9 March 2025, 21:00 PM

IAEA team visits Rooppur nuclear plant

A team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) started observing and monitoring the preparation work of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant yesterday before the plant starts operation.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Eight military establishments renamed

Eight military institutions, agencies, and establishments previously named after ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, or individuals associated with her government, have been renamed.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

ICT extends probe deadline over deaths in Uttara

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has extended the deadline by two months for submitting the investigation report on crimes against humanity involving former DNCC mayor Atiqul Islam and others in the July uprising, which led to the deaths of 200 students and civilians in Uttara.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Marriage tax: a short-lived revenue initiative by DSCC

The marriage tax imposed by the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) was officially repealed on January 21, 2025, after being in effect for just over a year.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

New party registration: EC issues circular tomorrow

The Election Commission (EC) will issue a public notice tomorrow, inviting applications for registration from new political parties ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election. 
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh ranks top in Asia, 8th globally

Bangladesh has the highest child marriage rate in Asia and ranks 8th globally, with 51.4 percent of women aged 20-24 married before they turned 18, according to a Unicef report released on International Women’s Day.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Ensure child protection system at grassroots level

Various rights, social, and other organisations, including the Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), Save the Children, and Hefazat-e-Islam, have strongly condemned the recent rise in rape and violence against women and children across Bangladesh. 
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Habiganj sluice gate damage threatens crops

The Koiyar Dhala sluice gate and its connecting road in Ajmriganj upazila of Habiganj remain without repairs even eight months after floods last year caused considerable damages to the structures.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Potato farmers struggling for cold storage space

Potato farmers in the country’s northern districts are struggling to manage space in cold storages for storing their produce.
9 March 2025, 18:00 PM