Faridpur, Rajbari fishers defy hilsa ban over aid delay

Defying the government ban on catching hilsa during the breeding season, many fishermen in Faridpur and Rajbari have continued fishing in the Padma River, citing delays in receiving government assistance and pressure to repay loans.
18 October 2025, 21:04 PM

Salahuddin draws flak over July warriors remark

The National Citizen Party yesterday lashed out at BNP’s Salahuddin Ahmed, accusing him of defaming July warriors by calling them “collaborators of fascists” in a remark made to journalists in the morning.
18 October 2025, 18:27 PM

Govt drafts 2 laws to protect patients, healthcare workers

If any person leads, participates in, or incites any organised group or riot that results in an attack or assault on a healthcare worker or healthcare institution, they may face up to 10 years in jail, or a fine of up to Tk 15 lakh, or both.
18 October 2025, 18:12 PM

Consensus to reform: Will this one stick?

Most of the political parties have signed the much-discussed and long-awaited July National Charter -- a landmark document towards reshaping Bangladesh’s democracy and its institutions.
18 October 2025, 18:11 PM

Tk 1,200cr lost in missed savings as pipeline sits idle

Government has yet to find operator over a year and half after completion of Single Point Mooring project in Cox’s Bazar
18 October 2025, 18:08 PM

A festival of light, livelihood

With Diwali approaching, potters in the northern parts of the country are abuzz with activity as they race to meet soaring demand for earthen lamps, locally known as diya.
18 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Ban leaded products

A group of young activists staged a protest in Dhaka yesterday, urging the government to impose an immediate ban on leaded products to safeguard public health, particularly that of children.
18 October 2025, 18:00 PM

RMG workers block road over arrears

RMG workers blocked a road in the Konabari area of Gazipur yesterday morning after the factory authorities closed the facility without prior notice amid the workers’ demand for unpaid salaries.
18 October 2025, 18:00 PM

12 Bangladeshi vessel crew members repatriated from India after 8 months

The vessel sank at sea near Ghoramari Dwip in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal
18 October 2025, 17:33 PM

Youth activists demand ban on leaded products amid rising health concerns

Bangladesh currently enforces a limit of 90 parts per million (ppm) of lead in household paints
18 October 2025, 11:41 AM
18 October 2025, 11:39 AM

1,800 sued over July warriors breaching parliament, one arrested

The 'July warriors' announced a nationwide highway blockade tomorrow if their demands are not fully incorporated into the July charter
18 October 2025, 09:42 AM

MPO teachers’ protest enters 7th day, black flag procession blocks road

Rashed Khan, general secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad, joined the demonstration in solidarity
18 October 2025, 09:04 AM

Potters rush to light Diwali as 12cr lamps take shape in northern villages

With demand soaring ahead of October 20, pottery boosts economy of villages on Rangpur region
18 October 2025, 07:32 AM

Garment workers block road in Gazipur demanding arrears

As of 12:40 am, the workers have blocked the road in front of the factory
18 October 2025, 06:54 AM

Reform by consensus, or another consensus to reform?

Most of the political parties have signed the much-discussed and long-awaited July National Charter
18 October 2025, 05:00 AM

Country needs to update pneumonia vaccine: experts

The pneumonia vaccine currently used in Bangladesh no longer provides protection against newly evolved pneumonia serotypes, according to a study.
17 October 2025, 22:58 PM

Risky buildings being demolished in Barishal city

Barishal City Corporation (BCC) has initiated a drive to demolish risky buildings as part of a wider effort to remove structurally unsafe structures across the city.
17 October 2025, 19:39 PM

Locals block Ctg-Cox’s Bazar highway, demand expansion to six lanes

A group of locals blocked the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway by placing logs on the road in Lohagara upazila of Chattogram yesterday, demanding expansion of the highway from two lanes to six.
17 October 2025, 19:38 PM

MPO teachers begin hunger strike

Over 100 teachers and staffers from non-government educational institutions under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme, who have been demonstrating for several days to press their three-point demand, began a hunger strike until death yesterday.
17 October 2025, 18:39 PM