506 more arrested across the country

The joint forces arrested 506 more people across the country in the last 24 hours till yesterday afternoon as part of the "Operation Devil Hunt", according to the Police Headquarters.
18 February 2025, 21:00 PM

India can at least ‘put restrictions’ on Hasina

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain has called on India to restrict Sheikh Hasina from making “incendiary and false” statements publicly.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Bringing Hasina to justice top priority: Shafiqul

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said bringing Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh and putting her on trial in person is the government’s top priority.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Traffic chaos grips Trishal

Traffic congestion has become a significant problem in the Darirampur Bus Stand area of Trishal upazila, Mymensingh, along the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, causing hardship for thousands of commuters.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Left parties for nat’l polls before local govt elections

The Left Democratic Alliance has expressed a preference for national elections to be held before local government elections.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Moral policing a rising concern in universities’

The University Teachers’ Network has expressed concern that the absence of teacher association elections and the lack of reforms for fair student union polls have reinstated an autocratic system on campuses, threatening institutional democracy.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Expanding trade horizon should be the focus

Bangladesh needs to adopt a foreign policy that prioritises national interest while actively seeking new economic opportunities, said speakers at a national dialogue yesterday.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Teesta plan with China gains pace

Under the deal, POWERCHINA will prepare a concept paper by December and conduct a feasibility study in 2026
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

10th grader takes down Pakistan flag

Since the British rule, Brahmanbaria had been regarded as the cultural hub of East Bengal. So, it was no surprise that when the news of the language movement reached the district, Brahmanbaria became heavily involved and played a pivotal role.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

July uprising: Disputes over credit now out on social media

The July uprising activists have lately been embroiled in a virtual battle over credit for their achievements, amid disputes about the member secretary position in a political party they are about to launch.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Teacher appointment: SC full bench hearing on March 2

The Supreme Court chamber judge yesterday did not stay the High Court verdict that scrapped the government’s decision to issue appointment letters to 6,531 candidates selected for the post of assistant teachers in government primary schools.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Nine brick kilns fined Tk 40 lakh

A mobile court has fined nine brick kilns Tk 40 lakh, demolished two, and shut down another in Sirajganj on charges of operating illegally and violating rules and regulations.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

40pc secondary students got new books in Ctg

“I haven’t received my books yet, even though classes are ongoing. Without it, I am falling behind in my studies,” said Mizanur Rahman Jisan, a student at Pashchim Kadhurkhil High School in the Boalkhali upazila, echoing the sentiment of thousands of secondary students across Chattogram.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

1,400 weapons, 250,000 ammunition still missing: CA's special assistant

Some 1,400 weapons and 250,000 rounds of ammunition looted in the aftermath of the July coup still remain missing, CA's Special Assistant Abdul Hafiz said today
18 February 2025, 16:38 PM

Prof Kazi Gias Uddin Ahmed appointed acting director of NINS hospital

Prof Dr Kazi Gias Uddin Ahmed of the Neurology Department at Dhaka Medical College has been appointed as the acting director of the National Institute of Neurosciences (NINS) Hospital.
18 February 2025, 15:14 PM

Teesta: once a lifeline, now a cause of distress

Thousands of farmers in the north face water crisis; experts call for multi-faceted approach
18 February 2025, 11:05 AM

Are they even trying? Or have they decided not to act?

A month on, there is still no justice for violence against adivasis
18 February 2025, 09:20 AM

Govt discusses universal military training for youth

Our young generation can receive military training and contribute to national defence, CA' s special assistant says
18 February 2025, 08:13 AM

48-hour demonstration along Teesta river continues

The programme with a slogan 'Jago Bahe, Teesta Bachai', began yesterday and is set to conclude today
18 February 2025, 07:12 AM

Jamaat stages protest in Gazipur, demands Azharul's release

Protesters marched while chanting slogans calling for Azharul's unconditional release and the return of the party’s registration
18 February 2025, 06:32 AM