Cox’s Bazar can’t bear further pressure: speakers

Local and national organisations, along with humanitarian actors, have called for a clear roadmap for Rohingya repatriation, warning that Cox’s Bazar cannot bear further pressure as Bangladesh marks the eighth anniversary of the Rohingya influx.
24 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Commuters suffer on battered road

Travelling to northern and southern districts through the Bonpara-Kushtia highway has become miserable due to the dilapidated condition of the road from Natore’s Bonpara to Dashuria in Pabna.
24 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Eid-e-Miladunnabi to be observed across Bangladesh on Sept 6

National Moon Sighting Committee announces
24 August 2025, 14:09 PM

Pakistan's foreign minister visits ailing Jamaat ameer

Shafiqur Rahman expressed his sincere gratitude to the Pakistani leader for the courtesy visit
24 August 2025, 13:01 PM

July Charter: 26 parties submitted opinions to Consensus Commission

The meeting was held at the Foreign Service Academy
24 August 2025, 12:53 PM

Mohammadpur OC transferred to DB

Mohammadpur residents earlier demonstrated demanding Iftekhar's removal amid a rise in crimes
24 August 2025, 10:55 AM

Student injured as ceiling fan falls inside classroom in Moulvibazar

Injured Afroza Akhter, 14, a class-eight student, was given treatment
24 August 2025, 09:06 AM

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal no 3 as deep convection continues to form over the North Bay due to active monsoon.
24 August 2025, 06:53 AM
24 August 2025, 05:30 AM

Blockade, strike paralyse Bagerhat over constituency retention

Demanding the retention of its four parliamentary constituencies, protesters enforced the blockade at 8:00am
24 August 2025, 05:19 AM

Young innovators lead the way in climate solutions

With unhygienic public toilets being a major problem in Dhaka, three young women have come up with an innovative solution to protect users, especially women, from health hazards such as infection transmission.
23 August 2025, 21:50 PM

Regional growth key to easing Dhaka’s burden

Climate change, unplanned urbanisation, river encroachment, pollution, excessive use of polythene, and severe traffic congestion are making life increasingly difficult in Dhaka, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.
23 August 2025, 21:49 PM

Autopsy of Bibhuranjan finds no injury marks

No external or internal injuries were found on the body of journalist Bibhuranjan Sarker, according to his autopsy report.
23 August 2025, 21:03 PM

Faridpur Sadar Upazila: Four months of waterlogging misery in Pal Para

For the past seven years, residents of Pal Para in Deora village under Faridpur Sadar upazila have been suffering from severe waterlogging that lasts from July to October every year, leaving 39 families in perpetual distress.
23 August 2025, 20:22 PM

Divisions widen over July Charter’s status, implementation

Major political parties are divided over the July Charter’s implementation timeline
23 August 2025, 18:10 PM

'6.5 lakh Ansar, VDP members to be deployed at polling centres'

Trained personnel will assist presiding officers and ensure smooth voting, says Ansar DG
23 August 2025, 13:43 PM

Satkhira Jubo Dal leader murdered in Khulna

Police detain two acquaintances for questioning
23 August 2025, 10:12 AM

PR system possible if only law is amended: CEC Nasir

‘No pressure yet from govt, will resign if it comes,’ he says
23 August 2025, 08:15 AM

Book Reading event: 3,909 students awarded in Khulna city

A total of 3,909 students from 57 schools in Khulna city were awarded yesterday for their outstanding participation in a year-long book reading programme jointly organised by Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and Grameenphone.
22 August 2025, 21:12 PM

River land filled up, marked for sale in Jashore

A portion of the Mukteshwari river in Jashore has allegedly been filled up and marked for sale, sparking outrage among locals and environmental activists.
22 August 2025, 21:11 PM