Brahmaputra’s erosion leaves hundreds homeless

The erosion of the Brahmaputra River has intensified recently in Char Pakshimari union under Sherpur Sadar upazila, leaving several hundred people homeless.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Case filed over Tongi warehouse fire

A case was filed over the recent fire incident at a chemical warehouse in Tongi’s Sahara market, accusing four named persons and some 15-20 others yesterday.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Ensure citizens’ right to info, form commission immediately

Civil society members at a seminar yesterday urged the government to immediately form a new Information Commission through a transparent process.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Tarique calls for harmony, vigilance

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged the law enforcement agencies to remain alert so that no attempt is made to create communal tensions or disrupt security during celebrations of Durga Puja.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Delayed diagnosis putting dengue patients at risk

Mainuddin, 40, a resident of Abdullahpur, was admitted to Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital in critical condition last Monday.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

DMP vows foolproof security for Durga Puja celebrations

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali yesterday said the DMP has taken foolproof security measures to ensure a festive atmosphere during the Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the country’s Hindu community.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Ex-minister, 7 others sued over extortion

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed a case against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, his wife Rukmila Zaman and six others on charges of extorting Tk 42 crore from a businessman through intimidation.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Death of Child: Murder case filed, aunt arrested

Police have arrested the aunt of six-year-old Taiba, whose body was recovered from a neighbour’s septic tank in Vedarganj upazila of Shariatpur two days after she went missing.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

A century-old heritage from Jamuna shoals

In the remote shoal of Natuarpara under Kazipur upazila of Sirajganj, a floating jute market comes alive on the Jamuna river after the harvest in late monsoon.
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM

RU lecturer candidate accuses Theatre Dept of corruption in recruitment

Names department chair, says he was asked to 'pay' to secure the position
28 September 2025, 17:09 PM
28 September 2025, 15:30 PM

Khagrachhari rape: Protesters in Shahbagh demand justice, condemn today's violence

Demonstrators criticise govt for failing to prevent violence against indigenous people
28 September 2025, 15:17 PM

'Locked, beaten, and hungry': 4-year-old rescued from Narayanganj home

Child locked and starved by drug-addicted father, say locals
28 September 2025, 15:08 PM

Activists warn of severe pollution in Sundarbans' lifeline Pashur River

World Rivers Day event calls for urgent action against coal, plastic and industrial waste
28 September 2025, 13:10 PM

EC plans cell to combat AI, social media abuse during election

Says Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir
28 September 2025, 11:29 AM

Dhaka-Rajshahi intercity bus services remain halted, leaving commuters stranded

With most counters shut, passengers forced onto local buses at higher fares and longer delays
28 September 2025, 11:23 AM

Thousands of Bangladeshis travelling to India during Durga Puja

Over 9,427 travelled via Benapole in 6 days
28 September 2025, 09:13 AM

Blockade continues over rape of Khagrachhari girl, section 144 in force

Nearly 2,200 tourists escorted from Sajek to Khagrachari last night
28 September 2025, 06:46 AM

Labour mayor sought visas for Bangladeshi family and friends: Telegraph

Mohammad Amirul Islam abused his mayoral office, a Telegraph investigation finds
28 September 2025, 05:30 AM

Unite to build a just, prosperous Bangladesh

To build a prosperous country free from discrimination and corruption, everyone must work together, forgetting religious and caste differences, said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday.
28 September 2025, 01:01 AM