Women's contribution remains largely unrecognised, leaving many excluded from farmer lists and government support

The High Court yesterday directed the government not to show former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque arrested or harass him unless he is named as an accused in a specific case.

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the High Court orders that granted ad-interim bail to Selina Hayat Ivy, former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, on April 30 in two murder cases filed in connection with the July uprising.

Rapid expansion of Bangladesh’s liquefied petroleum gas sector without adequate safety compliance, technical oversight and trained manpower is increasing the risk of fires and explosions in homes, industries and transportation systems, experts and regulators warned yesterday.

Additional Inspector General of Police Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has been appointed commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).

Md Abdul Karim, former additional secretary to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, passed away at Labaid Hospital in Dhaka last Monday. He was 64.

The government is going to establish an independent commission to strengthen media by ensuring press freedom, said Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon yesterday.

Dr M Rezaul Huq, son of late Fahim Uddin Biswas and late Anowara Khatun of Godagari, Rajshahi, passed away on May 15, at Duke Hospital, North Carolina, USA, said a press release.

The Jojnal river, a tributary of the Khowai that eventually merges with the Korangi, is dying before the eyes of people in Mirpur Bazar under Bahubal upazila of Habiganj.

The ruling BNP will once again ask the opposition to join a special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendments in line with the July National Charter when parliament’s second session begins on June 7.

Exports through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have been severely disrupted as three of the four Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners remain non-functional.

Dhaka district administration is set to launch the “Hello DC” app at the end of this month, aimed at reducing public suffering and ensuring greater transparency and accountability in administrative activities.

At least 23 students of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology in Gazipur were injured yesterday in a clash between two groups over the appointment of a new vice-chancellor.

ATCO notice makes NOC mandatory before joining another TV channel

Protesters demand investigation report by May 20

Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal expresses support for initiative

Service to remain open from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Habiganj Motor Owners Association warns of tougher programmes over alleged assaults on transport workers and vandalism

Former state minister and BNP leader laid to rest following janaza at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban

Seeks action on rehabilitation and welfare of street children