Must ensure legal recognition of July Charter before polls

Speakers at a seminar yesterday demanded legal recognition of the July Declaration and July Charter before holding the next national election.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Hammamkhana now a canvas for visitors

When you step inside the gates of Lalbagh Fort, the first thing that catches your eye is a burnt-orange, terracotta-coloured square building.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Health sector reform: 33 proposals set for implementation

The Health Ministry has selected 33 recommendations from the Health Sector Reform Commission as it seeks to begin implementing the much-needed reform process in the country’s health system.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Committee formed in Shariatpur to probe newborn’s death in ambulance

Tasked to investigate obstruction by driver-led syndicate
17 August 2025, 15:04 PM

BSF pushes in 2 Bangladeshis through Lalmonirhat border

BGB hands them over to Patgram police for verification
17 August 2025, 11:12 AM

Govt seeks clarification on arrest of rickshaw-puller picked up from Dhanmondi 32

Md Azizur Rahman was trying to pay tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Aug 15
17 August 2025, 10:35 AM

Bullet-hit body recovered from river along Tetulia border

Police recover the body with the help of BGB
17 August 2025, 09:41 AM

Rainy morning turns chaotic as some Dhaka areas face waterlogging

Major roads became impassable, leading to hours-long traffic congestion since morning
17 August 2025, 09:13 AM

Chunarughat in Habiganj: Unregulated sand lifting threatens Deochara bridge

Unregulated and illegal sand extraction beneath the Deochara Bridge in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj has put the vital infrastructure at serious risk, raising fears among locals that a collapse may be imminent.
17 August 2025, 01:38 AM

Water shortage deepens in Tangail

Tangail municipality does not have adequate water supply lines compared to the demand of its customers, leaving a large number of residents deprived of civic amenities.
16 August 2025, 23:25 PM

Janmashtami celebrated nationwide

Hindus across the country celebrated Janmashtami, the auspicious birth anniversary of Lord Sri Krishna, yesterday.
16 August 2025, 21:45 PM

Water gone, wounds remain

Floodwaters along the Teesta and Dudhkumar river basins have receded, but families in Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, and Rangpur are still grappling with severe hardships.
16 August 2025, 21:39 PM

Bangladesh belongs to people of every faith

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday reaffirmed that Bangladesh belongs equally to people of all religions and communities, stressing that the armed forces will always stand beside citizens to safeguard peace, security, and harmony.
16 August 2025, 20:17 PM

3 Bangladeshis to compete in Japan’s SpoGomi World Cup

Three young Bangladeshis will represent the country at the 2nd SpoGomi World Cup in Japan this October.
16 August 2025, 20:01 PM

Costs, deadlines of two projects to overrun

The costs of two projects -- one aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable surface water supply in Dhaka and the other for building mini stadiums in upazilas -- are likely to double their original estimates.
16 August 2025, 18:28 PM

July national charter: Implementation timeline missing from final draft

The National Consensus Commission yesterday sent the final draft of the July National Charter to political parties, without specifying a deadline for implementing the proposed reforms, a shift from its earlier stance.
16 August 2025, 18:20 PM

Stop pushing unnecessary tests, drugs

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday urged healthcare providers to refrain from unethical practices, including prescribing unnecessary medical tests and medicines, under the influence of pharmaceutical company representatives.
16 August 2025, 18:09 PM

Dhaka set to soar as developers have their way

Bowing to persistent demands from real estate developers, the government has decided to raise the limit on how much floor space can be built on a piece of land -- known as the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) -- in most parts of the capital.
16 August 2025, 18:08 PM

Ctg-Dhaka fuel pipeline inaugurated

The Chattogram-Dhaka fuel oil pipeline project was officially inaugurated (commissioned) yesterday.
16 August 2025, 18:06 PM

Coaching centre raid: Army seizes arms, ammo, arrests three

The Bangladesh Army detained three individuals and recovered arms, ammunition, explosive-making materials, and communication equipment during a special operation at a coaching centre called “Doctor English” in Rajshahi city early yesterday.
16 August 2025, 18:03 PM