Former US diplomats offer support to ICT

Former US Ambassador to Bangladesh William B Milam and former US diplomat John Danilovich have expressed their willingness to assist the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in ensuring justice, combating misinformation, and shaping international opinion.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

A smiling Shajahan and a worried Salim

As former shipping minister Shajahan Khan was escorted into the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court of Dhaka yesterday, he maintained a smile.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Reform labour law maintaining global standard

Chief Adviser Professor Yunus yesterday asked the officials concerned to reform the labour law to meet international standards for improving the living conditions of millions of labourers employed in different sectors.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

AL’s ouster revives hope, but justice still elusive

Exactly 12 years have passed since the killing of Tanwir Muhammad Taqi in Narayanganj, yet justice remains elusive, as the investigating body, Rab, has yet to submit the charge sheet to the court.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Focus should also be on healing, reconciliation

Bangladesh must focus not only on accountability but also healing and reconciliation, said Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights at a press conference in Geneva yesterday.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Ship with 26,250 tonnes of rice from Pakistan arrives at Ctg port

The ship left the Port of Qasim in Karachi last week
5 March 2025, 13:15 PM

Three-domed mosque in Narsingdi: An architectural landmark exuding Mughal-era grandeur

The historic three-domed mosque in Narsingdi stands tall even after around 300 years, and remains a testament to the rich heritage of Muslim architecture from the Mughal era.
5 March 2025, 12:41 PM

Officials, experts of Bangladesh, India to sit tomorrow over Ganges water talks

The water-sharing treaty's 30-year term ends next year.
5 March 2025, 11:00 AM

CNG pumps in Dhaka to remain shut from 2:30pm to 7pm in Ramadan

The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources today issued a letter to the Petrobangla, asking them to take required measures in this regard
5 March 2025, 09:42 AM

Sheik Moinuddin, Faiz Ahmad appointed CA's special assistants

With these, a total of five special assistants now oversee five ministries
5 March 2025, 08:58 AM

Rohingya leader stabbed to death in Cox’s Bazar

A head majhi (community leader) of the Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, was hacked to death by unidentified assailants Tuesday night.
5 March 2025, 07:22 AM

RU students block railway protesting dominance of DU-affiliated individuals in govt

Students demonstrate with the demand of 'decentralised Bangladesh'
5 March 2025, 07:05 AM
5 March 2025, 06:32 AM

CR Abrar sworn in as adviser

The oath-taking ceremony took place at 11:00am at Bangabhaban
5 March 2025, 05:09 AM

Rural areas to get 2,000 more doctors

The government will recruit 2,000 additional doctors to strengthen healthcare services in rural areas, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
4 March 2025, 21:13 PM

CR Abrar ‘next education adviser’

The size of the interim government is set to expand for the third time since it took charge in August last year.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

No room for mob justice, moral policing

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday firmly stated there is no room for mob justice or moral policing in the country.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

NID services, birth registrations: One authority to serve them all

The government is planning to streamline vital citizen services by bringing National Identity cards, birth and death registrations, and other essential services under a single authority.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Reshuffle in police top order

In a major reshuffle, 18 police officials, ranging from the rank of superintendent of police to additional inspector general, have been transferred.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

BCC launches all-out mosquito drive

Amid a surge in mosquito population, Barishal City Corporation launched an all-out mosquito control drive yesterday afternoon.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM