Sheikh Hasina Resigns

AL stares at a ‘political death’

Trumpeted as a champion of democracy over the last 15 years by her party colleagues and followers, Sheikh Hasina, 77, has become a pariah overnight.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangabandhu museum on Dhanmondi 32: Torching an integral part of country’s history

After Sheikh Hasina resigned amid nationwide protests on Monday, the mob decided to take their rage out by vandalising various structures.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks see highest rise in 3.5 years

Stocks in Bangladesh witnessed a massive jump yesterday amid hopes of a revival of the market following the exit of Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh after her resignation from the post of prime minister on Monday.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Yunus to helm interim govt

Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to become the head of interim government.
6 August 2024, 18:00 PM

BNP to hold rally at Nayapaltan tomorrow

Following the fall of the Awami League government, BNP will hold a rally in front of its Nayapaltan central office in Dhaka tomorrow (Wednesday)
6 August 2024, 17:46 PM

Hasan Mahmud held at Dhaka airport

Former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud has been detained today at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA)
6 August 2024, 15:46 PM

Does the crushing fall of Awami League augur true victory of the people?

Whether the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime will eventually lead to a sufficiently robust democratic transition remains to be seen.
6 August 2024, 15:00 PM

Arrest, send back Hasina, Rehana: SCBA president urges India

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon today called on India to arrest former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, and send them back to Bangladesh
6 August 2024, 13:23 PM

Asylum after travelling to Britain not permitted, UK home office tells NDTV

This comes amid reports that Hasina may travel there to seek asylum
6 August 2024, 11:31 AM

India concerned over status of minorities following Hasina’s resignation

India remains deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored in Bangladesh and it is monitoring the status of minorities following the resignation and fleeing of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, India's Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar said
6 August 2024, 11:29 AM

A new breath of life?

A joyous feeling overshadowed by waves of destruction, then revived by the hope of a new tomorrow.
6 August 2024, 10:40 AM

Problem in leadership, not police force; don’t attack cops: Additional DIG

Culprits involved in killing students and general people will be arrested and legal action will be taken them, said Sohel Rana, additional deputy inspector general of Bangladesh Police
6 August 2024, 10:19 AM

Come together to oppose and prevent destructive behaviours: BRACU Pro-VC

"We urge everyone to stay vigilant and work together to protect and support each other."
6 August 2024, 09:52 AM

Normal police work will begin soon, says additional IGP

Additional Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidur Rahman today said they were trying to go back to normal police work soon to serve the people
6 August 2024, 09:52 AM

Palak stopped at Dhaka airport: HSIA official

Former state minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak was stopped at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to flee the country.
6 August 2024, 09:49 AM

Khaleda Zia released: Bangabhaban

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was released today, a day after her archrival Sheikh Hasina was ousted and the military took power
6 August 2024, 09:43 AM

President dissolves parliament

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today dissolved the 12th parliament formed through the January 7 national election
6 August 2024, 09:22 AM

24 killed as mob set fire to hotel owned by AL leader in Jashore

At least 24 people were killed after a mob set fire to Zabeer International Hotel owned by Shahin Chakladar, general secretary of Jashore District Awami League
6 August 2024, 07:00 AM

Flight operations of Dhaka airport return to normalcy after 8 hours

Flight operations at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have returned to normalcy after around eight hours
6 August 2024, 06:21 AM

A new dawn rises on Bangladesh

After Hasina’s fall, we must strive to build a pro-people, inclusive society
6 August 2024, 05:45 AM