Eviction drive faces pushback in Cox’s Bazar

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority’s eviction drive in the Nuniachhara area along the Bakkhali river in Cox’s Bazar town was halted yesterday after strong resistance from locals.
5 September 2025, 20:18 PM

Old bricks for new monastery

In the Galengya union of Ruma upazila, Bandarban, allegations have emerged that bricks from an abandoned government primary school are being used in the construction of a new Buddhist monastery.
5 September 2025, 20:03 PM

Cops under scrutiny over past poll roles

With the national election approaching, police have sped up the process of identifying officers who played “commanding roles” in the three previous controversial polls or had strong political affiliations during that period.
5 September 2025, 18:54 PM

Miladunnabi today

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, commemorating the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed across the country today with due religious reverence.
5 September 2025, 18:36 PM

30 Bangladeshis sent back from US in cuffs and shackles

Thirty undocumented Bangladeshis were deported from the United States with their hands cuffed and feet shackled. A special chartered flight carrying them landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka late Thursday night.
5 September 2025, 18:12 PM

Santals protest ‘false’ extortion case in Gaibandha

Indigenous community accuses union chairman and his family of land grabbing, demands police action
5 September 2025, 16:18 PM

Bangladesh can set a global example by ending authoritarian cycles: TI Chair

François Valérian emphasises the need for a system where power at last belongs to the people
5 September 2025, 15:17 PM

Two arrested over murder of Satkhira Awami League leader

Arrestees sent to jail after being produced before a court
5 September 2025, 13:58 PM
5 September 2025, 13:14 PM

1,285 mandaps being prepared to celebrate Durga Puja in Gopalganj

Security measures and cultural programmes planned
5 September 2025, 11:39 AM

Constituency delimitation: Highways blocked in Faridpur for four hours

Protests erupted after EC issued a gazette, redrawing boundaries of 46 constituencies
5 September 2025, 06:43 AM

Feb polls crucial for democratic transition

United Nations Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday and affirmed that the UN fully supports the upcoming general election in Bangladesh.
4 September 2025, 21:46 PM

Govt to help with travel docs if Tarique decides to return: Touhid

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain yesterday said the government would extend necessary support regarding travel documents if BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman decides to return to Bangladesh.
4 September 2025, 21:40 PM

Gazipur gets a new seat, Bagerhat loses one

Ahead of the 13th national election next year, the Election Commission yesterday finalised the boundaries of the 300 constituencies, with 46 seats in 16 districts redrawn.
4 September 2025, 21:19 PM

Recovery of Looted Firearms: Announcing rewards brings no fruition

Despite the home ministry’s announcement of significant rewards 10 days ago, no actionable information has been provided to the police regarding the firearms looted during last year’s July uprising.
4 September 2025, 21:07 PM

Bangladesh to send emergency relief to earthquake-hit Afghanistan

Relief materials will be sent via a special Bangladesh Air Force flight today
4 September 2025, 19:16 PM

‘Does asking for forgiveness absolve one of their crimes?’

Former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun yesterday maintained that his actions during the July uprising were carried out as part of his official duties.
4 September 2025, 18:42 PM

Correction to Editors’ Council statement

The Editors’ Council yesterday issued a correction to its statement released on Wednesday, titled “Concerns over photo denial, mob incident at DRU, and new initiative regarding laws under the Awami League era.”
4 September 2025, 18:26 PM

Bangladesh tops Asia’s bad loan charts

Bangladesh now has the highest non-performing loan (NPL) ratio in Asia, with defaults surging to 20.2 percent of total loans in 2024, according to a new Asian Development Bank report.
4 September 2025, 18:19 PM

Disqualified until proven innocent

Any individual formally charged at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will be deemed ineligible to remain an MP or contest elections.
4 September 2025, 18:10 PM