A worrying rise in retaliatory killings of fishing cats across Bangladesh, driven largely by conflict with local communities who blame the animal for losses to poultry and pond fish, is gradually pushing the species to the brink.

Excavation work on a local canal for its expansion and renovation has caused waterlogging in the Katalganj and Panchlaish areas of Chattogram city, adding to the suffering of residents and commuters.

A readymade garment (RMG) worker was allegedly gang-raped by two local youths after her fiance was beaten and tied up on the Meghna river embankment in Manpura upazila of Bhola district early Friday.

Four people were killed and 18 others injured in road accidents in three districts yesterday, according to reports from our correspondents.

A businessman was beaten to death in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur yesterday.

He added that any democratic government has an obligation and responsibility towards the victims and their families.

Journalists yesterday slammed the government for failing to protect media houses and workers from mob violence, saying stalled reforms and bureaucratic inertia have left the press more vulnerable than ever.

As major political parties prepare to roll out their election manifestos, health experts say that ensuring quality primary healthcare for all and reducing high out-of-pocket expenditure should be their top priority.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, which aimed at mobilising Islamist votes, is set to have a negative effect on the alliance’s “one-box policy”.

After weeks of drama, the Jamaat-e-Islami-led electoral alliance is now set to redistribute seats following the exit of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, ahead of the start of campaigning for the 13th parliamentary election.

Brahmanbaria-2 independent candidate asked to stop meeting; supporter fined

BNP denies involvement; police investigation underway

BNP chairman’s first meeting with UK high commissioner since return

Says six mouzas of the island are part of Chattogram’s Sandwip upazila

NCP spokesperson raises concerns over candidate eligibility ahead of polls

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his family today conveyed greetings to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus

Elder brother, also local UP chair still in hiding

BNP media cell member confirms separate courtesy calls

Asked to appear before election investigation committee

Preparation underway to file a case