Victims to be recognised as ‘July martyrs, warriors’

The martyrs of the July uprising will be recognised as “July Martyrs”, while the injured as “July Warriors”. Both the groups will receive certificates and identity cards in acknowledgment of their contributions to the uprising that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Sanitary napkin fiasco: Bangla Academy blames it on the event manager

The Bangla Academy has apologised for shutting booths selling sanitary napkins at Amar Ekushey Boi Mela allegedly because of complaints from religious groups.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Judiciary, executive must not be in conflict

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed yesterday said the judiciary and executive must not be in conflict with each other.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

DNCC vows to recover canals, tackle waterlogging

Newly appointed Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Mohammad Azaz yesterday announced that all canals in Dhaka will be gradually reclaimed from encroachers.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Death anniv of A Rouf Chowdhury

Today is the second death anniversary of eminent business-man A Rouf Chowdhury. He passed away at his home in the capital in 2023 after suffering prolonged illness. He was 86.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Set up waiting list system to recruit teachers

The government’s advisory committee on primary education reform has proposed a new system for teacher recruitment.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

529 more arrested across the country

The joint forces arrested 529 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.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Prolonged single-party rule politicised security sector in Bangladesh: UN

The UN rights office last week released its report on human rights violation during the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh from its Geneva office last week where it dedicated a chapter on "politicisation of the security sector"
17 February 2025, 17:26 PM

DCs asked to bring physicians, lawyers in upazilas under tax net: finance adviser

The deputy commissioners were instructed to bring physicians in districts, upazilas, and rural areas, who have substantial income but evade taxes, under tax net, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today
17 February 2025, 15:15 PM

DCs asked to bring physicians, lawyers in upazilas under tax net: finance adviser

The deputy commissioners were instructed to bring physicians in districts, upazilas, and rural areas, who have substantial income but evade taxes, under tax net, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today
17 February 2025, 15:15 PM

Air Arabia launches early bird promotion on 500,000 seats from Tk 11,866

This special offer is available for booking from February 17 to March 17, with travel dates spanning September 1, 2025 to March 28, 2026
17 February 2025, 14:19 PM

BGB-BSF border talks to begin in New Delhi tomorrow

14-member BGB team arrives in India
17 February 2025, 13:05 PM

Injured July uprising victims block Shahbagh for compensation

As of 3:00pm, the protesters remained on the streets, chanting slogans
17 February 2025, 09:47 AM

Jatri Kalyan Samity demands removal of unfit buses, overhaul of public transport

The association’s secretary general demands the resignation of the BRTA chairman
17 February 2025, 09:17 AM

Govt to distribute 7 lakh tonnes of food grains in March-April

During the Eid-ul-fitr, the government will provide 10 kg of rice free of cost to one crore families
17 February 2025, 07:17 AM

48-hr sit-in begins for fair share of Teesta water

The demonstration is being held simultaneously across five districts—Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur, Nilphamari, and Gaibandha
17 February 2025, 06:07 AM

Attacks on journos in Bangladesh on the rise since February: RSF

The attacks, carried out by both police officers and political activists, signal a troubling surge in violence against the media, RSF said
16 February 2025, 18:44 PM

389 more arrested

During the drive, law enforcers recovered a local pipe gun and a machete.
16 February 2025, 18:39 PM

Many media acted as mouthpieces for authorities

Bangladesh experienced "terrible journalism" during the July uprising, where several media outlets labelled student protesters as "terrorists and militants", indirectly legitimising their killings, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday.
16 February 2025, 18:00 PM

HC upholds BB decision to appoint Nagad admin

The High Court yesterday upheld the Bangladesh Bank's decision to appoint an administrator for the mobile financial service provider Nagad Ltd.
16 February 2025, 18:00 PM