The first Shaheed Minar

February 21, 1952. Rajshahi. The day had been a whirlwind of strikes, protests, and meetings.
31 January 2025, 18:26 PM

ADB to provide up to $1b by June

The Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide up to $1 billion in budget support by June, but the government must commit to several terms that include reducing the tenure and number of private bank directors.
31 January 2025, 18:23 PM

First phase of Biswa Ijtema begins

The first phase of six-day Biswa Ijtema, one of the largest congregations of Muslims, commenced on the banks of the Turag in Tongi yesterday, with religious sermons after Fajr prayers.
31 January 2025, 18:00 PM

BCL to face action if it tries to hold programme

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali said if the banned student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) attempts to hold any programme, police will take action against them.
31 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Taskforce report: 8 mega projects cost $7.5b more for graft, delay

The initially estimated costs of these projects were $11.2 billion in total
31 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Titumir College students block road again

Students of Government Titumir College blocked the Mohakhali-Gulshan road for the second day yesterday, issuing an ultimatum demanding that the institution be declared a university by 4:00pm today.
31 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Check the manuscripts before books hit Boi Mela

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has requested that the Bangla Academy review manuscripts for books before they hit the shelves at Amar Ekushey Book Fair.
31 January 2025, 18:00 PM

2 devotees die at Ijtema venue

Ali died of a stroke in Zone 46, while Gazi passed away around 11:50am reportedly of age-related complications
31 January 2025, 15:54 PM

India expects all existing mutual agreements on border issue to be honoured: MEA

The DG-level talks between BSF and BGB in New Delhi from February 17 to 20
31 January 2025, 13:53 PM

DU to relax vehicle control for Ekushey Boi Mela

Dhaka University authorities have announced that they will not set up any barricades for vehicle control for the duration of the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2025, throughout the month of February
31 January 2025, 13:49 PM

Woman shot in attack following clash at Meghna sand quarry

A pregnant woman was shot this morning when a rival group attacked her brother, following the killing of two people in yesterday’s clash at a sand quarry on the Meghna River, in the border area between Munshiganj and Chandpur
31 January 2025, 11:49 AM

Economic challenges demand a multi-pronged approach

Concerted effort focusing on reforms, investment, and SMEs can pave the way for a better future
31 January 2025, 10:56 AM

Many laws, little implementation: speakers at SUST political studies conference

Since independence, Bangladesh has enacted numerous laws but seen little implementation of the laws, said speakers at a conference of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) this morning
31 January 2025, 10:42 AM

You promised change, where is it?

Two weeks after the attack on adivasi protesters, the attackers still roam free
31 January 2025, 06:55 AM

Ensure reforms in judiciary, law enforcement

Speakers at a dialogue yesterday condemned the recent attack on indigenous students, saying they see no rule of law under the interim government.
30 January 2025, 21:41 PM

Remove policies hindering women’s land rights

Distribution of agricultural khas land must be immediately resumed, prioritising marginalised women, said speakers at a roundtable yesterday.
30 January 2025, 21:34 PM

Dhaka concerned over dwindling funds for Rohingyas

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin yesterday expressed concern over the challenges Bangladesh has been facing since hosting the Rohingyas and the declining funds from international donors..He hoped that the upcoming high-level conference on the situation of Rohingyas and other minorities in
30 January 2025, 21:24 PM

Justice Nuruddin resigns amid inquiry

Justice Shahed Nuruddin, a judge of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court, resigned yesterday while under inquiry by the Supreme Judicial Council.
30 January 2025, 21:00 PM

Quotas in edn institutions, govt jobs to be reviewed

The government has decided to review the quota system for entry into government jobs and admission to educational institutions.
30 January 2025, 20:40 PM

Dismissed cops block road for reinstatement

A group of dismissed police officers and their family members gathered in protest near the Shikkha Bhaban in Dhaka yesterday, demanding reinstatement to their jobs with all benefits restored.
30 January 2025, 20:38 PM