Consensus talks resume next week

The National Consensus Commission will resume talks next week, beginning with consultations with experts, to decide how to implement the July National Charter and ensure its legal enforceability.
8 August 2025, 18:13 PM

Fifth season of ‘Magic Bauliana’

Folk reality show “Magic Bauliana” is back for its fifth season. Sponsored by Square Toiletries Limited and initiated by the Sun Foundation, the show will air on Maasranga Television.
8 August 2025, 01:00 AM

Unsafe but unavoidable

A rickety bamboo bridge remains the only means of communication for around 50,000 people in several unions of Madarganj upazila in Jamalpur and Sariakandi upazila in Bogura, forcing locals to risk their lives every day.
8 August 2025, 00:59 AM

Rain boosts sapling trade in Rajbari

The ongoing Aman paddy planting season has sparked a surge in paddy sapling sales at Khankhanapur market in Rajbari’s Sadar upazila, following recent bouts of rain.
8 August 2025, 00:59 AM

Relocate training flights from Dhaka to prevent disasters

The jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara’s Diabari is a wake-up call to prevent similar incidents in the future, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
7 August 2025, 22:00 PM

BBC Media Action launches ‘BBC Hello Check’

BBC Media Action yesterday launched its latest venture, “BBC Hello Check,” a social media-based platform aimed at building awareness among Bangladeshis on issues such as the impact of climate change and tackling disinformation.
7 August 2025, 19:41 PM

A platform for survival

In the flood-prone riverine regions of northern Bangladesh, a grassroots survival strategy called the “cluster homestead” is emerging as a beacon of resilience.
7 August 2025, 19:39 PM

131 held in weeklong joint drives

A total of 131 individuals -- including listed criminals, illegal arms holders, muggers, teen gang members, and drug dealers -- have been arrested during weeklong joint drives led by the army.
7 August 2025, 19:33 PM

One year of interim govt: Rights violations persist amid weak law and order

The interim government, which assumed office this day last year following the July uprising, has failed to meet people’s expectations, as Bangladesh continues to face human rights violations amid a deterioration of law and order, rights group Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) said.
7 August 2025, 18:39 PM

Bangladesh hopes to set sail stronger as US tariff kicks in

The new tariff on US-bound exports from Bangladesh came into effect yesterday, with hopes of maintaining a healthy flow of garment shipments to the American market.
7 August 2025, 18:35 PM

A year of progress with caveats

The recent announcement of election timeline has allayed apprehensions and brought a sense of calm among major political players who have often been at odds with each other.
7 August 2025, 18:14 PM

Dhaka Airports: 525 high-rises illegally built on approach paths of planes

At least 525 unauthorised high-rise buildings have been constructed in the approach paths of the runways of two airports in Dhaka over the past 10 years.
7 August 2025, 18:14 PM

NOAB voices concern over Janakantha incidents

The Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has expressed concern over the recent unexpected incidents centring the daily Janakantha, as well as the overall freedom of media and the safety of journalists in the country.
7 August 2025, 18:06 PM

Biman flight to London diverted to Istanbul after passenger falls ill

Flight BG 201 took off from Sylhet at 11:25am BST
7 August 2025, 12:48 PM

Kaptai dam opens all spillway gates by 3ft as lake water continues to rise

Ferry service halted on Chandraghona-Raikhali route amid strong current in Karnaphuli river
7 August 2025, 12:43 PM

Bodies of 6 July Uprising victims handed to Anjuman Mufidul Islam for burial

The bodies will be buried at the Jurain graveyard in the capital
7 August 2025, 10:40 AM

CA urges govt officials to make full preparations for fair, credible polls

Yunus has directed government officials at all levels to make thorough preparations to ensure a free, fair, and credible election
7 August 2025, 10:13 AM

Yunus attends advisory council meeting at Secretariat

This marks the first time a head of government has chaired a meeting in this new facility
7 August 2025, 07:32 AM

Warrant of Precedence: SC order on review petitions deferred again

Yesterday, a six-member bench of the Appellate Division deferred until today the delivery of its order on the review petitions
7 August 2025, 05:25 AM

Man, 2 others to die for killing daughter to frame rivals

A local court yesterday sentenced a man and two of his family members to death in a case filed for killing his daughter in Kishoreganj's Karimganj upazila in 2016.
6 August 2025, 21:46 PM