Towards a stigma-free, sustainable mental healthcare

Inside a modest but modern office in Gulshan, one of Dhaka’s busiest urban enclaves, Zahida Fizza Kabir was speaking with calm demeanour.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Fisherwomen left in the shadows by gender bias

Despite playing a crucial role in sustaining Bangladesh’s fishing communities, nine out of ten women fishers face regular gendered bias and remain largely invisible due to deep-rooted social, structural, and policy barriers, according to a recent study.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Key road turns impassable

At least a 10-kilometre stretch from Jagdishpur to Shahjibazar in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj has become virtually impassable due to prolonged neglect and lack of maintenance, causing immense suffering for thousands of residents.
11 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Japan to conduct feasibility study on waste-to-energy project in Ctg

Mayor Shahadat hopes renewable power production will begin without delay
11 August 2025, 14:44 PM

‘No vote’ option: EC proposes amendments to RPO

Commission moves to expand law enforcement role in proposed RPO amendments
11 August 2025, 14:19 PM

Rangpur mob killing: ASK urges govt to hold instigators accountable

Legal action must be taken and victims’ families must be provided adequate compensation, it says
11 August 2025, 11:59 AM

Rangamati mother hands over child to state care after alleged attempt to sell her

On August 8, the mother allegedly brought her daughter to Banarupa market to "sell her"
11 August 2025, 11:52 AM

Kacchi Bhai in Brahmanbaria fined Tk 30,000 over dirty kitchen

Inspection finds dirty cooking conditions, workers without safety gear
11 August 2025, 11:22 AM

CA reaches Kuala Lumpur for three-day state visit

Yunus will be welcomed with a guard of honour, where Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will receive him
11 August 2025, 09:07 AM

9 stab injuries found on journalist Tuhin's body: autopsy report

Nine deep stab wounds were found on journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin's throat, neck, chest, back and hands
11 August 2025, 07:41 AM

Yunus to receive honorary doctorate degree from UKM on Aug 13

Yunus is going to Malaysia today on a three-day state visit
11 August 2025, 06:43 AM

Stolen newborn rescued in Narsingdi; one arrested

Police track suspect using CCTV footage
11 August 2025, 06:42 AM

Stray bullet injures man in Sabujbagh

A man was injured after being hit by a stray bullet when criminals opened fire targeting another man in Dhaka's Sabujbagh
11 August 2025, 05:20 AM

Foreign operators for NCT by Dec: Bida

The authorities will appoint a foreign operator for New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of the Chattogram port by December this year, according to Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).
10 August 2025, 22:55 PM

2009 to 2024: Govt orders full audit of Rajuk’s financial records

The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has instructed the Directorate of Internal Audit to conduct a comprehensive audit of all income and expenditure of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk), spanning from 2009 to 2024.
10 August 2025, 22:47 PM

Increase party nominations for women

The number of party nominations for women should be increased in the upcoming election to empower them in politics, said rights activists, politicians, and policymakers at a programme yesterday.
10 August 2025, 22:39 PM

Let students decide on hall politics at DU

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal  and Islami Chhatra Shibir yesterday urged the Dhaka University authorities to seek opinions from general students on  politics in residential halls.
10 August 2025, 21:26 PM

Will ensure punishment of those involved

The government will do everything possible to ensure that the killers of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin receive the exemplary punishment, Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said yesterday.
10 August 2025, 20:06 PM

Consensus commission: Talks begin on implementation of July Charter

The National Consensus Commission has entered the third phase of its work, focusing on securing a legally binding framework for the July Charter and determining how it will be implemented before the next national election.
10 August 2025, 18:16 PM

Education left behind

One year into its tenure, the interim government is struggling to bring stability to the country’s educational institutions, beset by campus unrest and disruptions to academic activities.
10 August 2025, 18:16 PM