After his tenure ended as chief adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Prof Muhammad Yunus has retreated to a quieter routine, spending more time with family and planning for his next chapter.

The government is planning a fresh round of bidding for both onshore and offshore gas exploration, with the finalisation of model Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) targeted within its first 100 days in office.

Saiful Alam, a resident of Mirpur-12, has been suffering from severe mosquito bites over the past month as the mosquito menace has sharply increased in the area.

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday urged the prime minister to address problems “within his own party” to prevent the spread of corruption.

The Ekushey observance began with the laying of wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim yesterday called Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to congratulate him on assuming office.

The government has revised the operating hours of CNG refuelling stations during Ramadan to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to the power sector during iftar.

Two suspected muggers were allegedly beaten to death by a mob of villagers in Sadullapur upazila of Gaibandha early yesterday.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday pledged sweeping changes to the country’s economy and capital markets, vowing that a “revolutionary transformation” is on the way.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sazzat Ali yesterday said there is no security threat to today’s observance of Language Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day, with extensive security arrangements in place across the capital.

The heads of state and government, separately, stood in solemn silence to honour the sacrifices of the martyrs who laid down their lives for the recognition of Bangla as a state language

Five people were killed, and another was injured in separate road accidents in three districts today, according to reports from our correspondents.

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman slams transport minister’s remarks

Mobile court sentences him to 28 days in prison and fines Tk 100

Indian MEA spokesperson says Lok Sabha speaker handed over a letter from Modi to Tarique

Calls for fair prices during Ramadan

Calls on PM to reject transport minister’s defence of road extortion and ensure accountability

In Language Martyrs’ Day message, he stresses protection of Bangla, institutions, and people’s power

As per the election schedule, nomination papers will be submitted between 9:00am and 3:00pm from February 19 to March 1

Alliance lawmakers will also visit Azimpur Graveyard