Civil society organisations and prominent individuals yesterday condemned the recent killings and attacks, demanding immediate arrests in the murder of July frontliner Sharif Osman Hadi and regular public disclosure of investigation progress.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is set to return to Bangladesh tomorrow with his wife and daughter after 17 years in exile.

Acclaimed photographer and convener of the Citizens’ Coalition, Shahidul Alam, yesterday stressed the need to ensure justice for the family of Dipu Chandra Das, who was killed by a mob on the night of December 18.

Sharif Omar Hadi, brother of slain Inqilab Moncho spokesperson and July frontliner Sharif Osman Hadi, yesterday alleged that a vested quarter within the government orchestrated the killing to derail the upcoming national election.

The Jagannath University campus has taken on a festive look ahead of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) election, as aspirants move beyond traditional posters and leaflets, adopting creative and symbolic strategies to connect with voters. 

A group of South Asian media organisations and the Editors Guild of India have condemned the attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in Dhaka, calling for accountability and the protection of press freedom.

The Daily Star has officially launched phase one of PeopleDesk, a locally developed digital human resource management system developed by AKIJ iBOS, marking a significant step in the organisation’s digital transformation initiative.

The BNP will share four parliamentary seats under an alliance arrangement, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said yesterday.

French Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet and the German embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, Anja Kersten, have strongly condemned the attack, arson, looting at The Daily Star office, and attempted murder of 28 journalists and staff last Thursday night.

Eleven people were sent to jail yesterday over their alleged involvement in the arson, vandalism and looting of the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star.

Mob attacks on leading media outlets and cultural centres in the country are deeply alarming and must be promptly and effectively investigated, with perpetrators brought to justice without delay, UN expert Irene Khan said yesterday.

Returning officers and field-level police officials yesterday expressed concerns over major challenges such as illegal arms, social media rumours, indiscriminate bail of listed criminals, and weak border security.

Dhaka has asked New Delhi to take immediate steps to ensure the safety and security of Bangladesh’s diplomatic missions and facilities across India.

Leaders of four political parties pledged to build a society free from corruption, protect the rights and safety of people of all walks of life

Bangla daily Bonik Barta and the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) yesterday honoured three individuals for their contributions to Bangladesh.

Indian envoy was summoned by Bangladesh earlier today

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ICT judge rebukes Chief Prosecutor Tajul for courtroom conduct

Nine sent to jail in connection with the case

The advisory committee on purchase took the decision