Commuters suffer for suspension of trains

Thousands of low-income passengers and small-scale traders in the Sylhet region are suffering from a prolonged disruption in three local train services along the Sylhet-Akhaura railway route, with only one train in operation.
19 August 2025, 18:00 PM

July victims demand law adviser’s resignation

The injured of July uprising and families of the martyrs staged a sit-in outside the Secretariat yesterday, demanding the resignation of Law Adviser Asif Nazrul.
19 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Wealth info of 17 NBR officials sought

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has asked 17 senior officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to submit their wealth statements as part of an investigation into allegations of accumulating assets beyond known sources of income.
19 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Lost without a trace

With fear, grief, and uncertainty, a family from Barguna’s Bamna spends every single day of their lives in an agonising wait.
19 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Mazibur Rahman BAEC chairman (current charge)

The government has appointed nuclear scientist Dr Md Mazibur Rahman as the chairman (current charge) of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) through a notification issued on August 18, said a press release.
19 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Once abundant, Teesta now yields empty nets

Once brimming with life, the Teesta is now a shadow of its past. Once home to dozens of native fish species in abundance, it today yields little more than a few scattered catches, pushing thousands of fisher families along its banks to the edge of survival.
19 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Three Milestone teachers our pride, role models: Chief adviser

Family members of the teachers met the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna
19 August 2025, 16:41 PM

BSF hands over 39 Bangladeshis to BGB through Meherpur border

They were handed over to BGB at a flag meeting
19 August 2025, 14:42 PM

Experts urge direct funding to local actors in Bangladesh

Call for transparency and localisation amid global funding cuts
19 August 2025, 13:10 PM

Probashi Odhikar Parishad seeks July Charter recognition for expat Bangladeshis

Expat Bangladeshis were involved through remittance boycott, financial support, and diplomatic efforts, they say
19 August 2025, 10:52 AM

Muzakker Ahmadul Hoque appointed honorary consul of Croatia in Bangladesh

The appointment was made by Croatian President Zoran Milanović on May 29, 2025
19 August 2025, 09:36 AM

Three-day programme announced in Bagerhat to protest EC move to cut constituencies

Road blockades will be enforced from Katakhali to Noapara on Thursday between 9:00am and 1:00pm
19 August 2025, 08:11 AM

July uprising victims demand law adviser’s resignation

The families and injured alleged that individuals accused in the July massacre cases were securing bail in exchange of money
19 August 2025, 08:06 AM
19 August 2025, 07:57 AM

EC to unveil polls action plan this week

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it will unveil its action plan for the upcoming 13th national election later this week, adding that the number of polling centres will not be increased.
18 August 2025, 18:20 PM

Ex-DB chief Harun, 17 cops suspended over ‘desertion’

The government has suspended 18 senior police officers on charges of “desertion”, according to an order issued by the Public Security Division of the home ministry Sunday.
18 August 2025, 18:08 PM

Savar declared ‘degraded airshed’

The government has declared Savar upazila in Dhaka a “degraded airshed” and said that the operation of all brick kilns, except “Tunnel Kilns” and “Hybrid Hoffman Kilns”, will be restricted from next month.
18 August 2025, 18:06 PM

Tk 707cr spent in 9yrs, dengue still ravages Dhaka

This year, DNCC proposed Tk 135 crore budget and DSCC Tk 46.50 crore for mosquito-control activities.
18 August 2025, 18:05 PM

Protect rivers from pollution

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday called on citizens to protect rivers, warning that reckless pollution is contaminating water sources and putting public health at risk.
18 August 2025, 18:05 PM

‘Drastic’ measures at Biman to regain public trust

Biman has taken ‘drastic measures’ to regain passengers’ confidence after the recent spate of technical issues in its aircraft that raised questions about the quality of its maintenance and safety.
18 August 2025, 18:00 PM