BNP leader says long struggle has paid off; cites public sacrifices in absence of caretaker system

Students blocked the Dhaka–Rajshahi highway at Kazla Gate demanding immediate arrest and punishment of those responsible

Three of the injured undergoing treatment at DMCH burn unit

However, upcoming 13th national election won't be held under non-party caretaker govt system. It will be implemented before holding the 14th election

Eight like-minded parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, yesterday vowed to continue their movement to realise the alliance’s five-point demand, including holding a referendum before the national polls.

Today is the 16th death anniversary of Md Shafiul Alam Khan, a retired employee of Karnafuli Paper Mills Limited.

The Ministry of Public Administration has dismissed three assistant commissioners (executive magistrates) who were undergoing basic training.

Three young men from Madaripur, who set out dreaming of Italy’s shores, were allegedly shot dead by a Libyan mafia while attempting to cross the Mediterranean. Their bodies were reportedly thrown into the sea.

Incidents of arson and crude bomb attacks continued yesterday in parts of the country, including an attack in front of Pallabi Police Station in the capital that injured a policeman.

The criteria Malaysia has set for selecting Bangladeshi recruiting agencies for a fresh round of labour intake have stirred concern among experts, industry insiders, and government officials, who fear the conditions could concentrate power in the hands of a few large agencies.

Former OC of Ashulia Police Station AFM Sayed and assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Biswajit Saha poured petrol on the bodies of six protesters and set them on fire on August 5 last year, an approver testified before the International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday.

Mobile phone retailers yesterday demanded a reduction in taxes on imported handsets and a delay in launching the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR).

After signing agreements with two foreign operators for the Laldia and Pangaon terminals, the government is now moving ahead with its plan to lease out the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), the largest operational facility of Chattogram port, to another foreign operator.

Rivalry with a criminal gang known as the “Four Star Group” over establishing dominance in the Mirpur area led to the killing of Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria, the Rab said yesterday after arresting two suspects.

Bangladesh National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman held delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval in New Delhi yesterday, discussing “key bilateral issues” in the first high-level meeting between the two countries in months amid strained ties following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government last year.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday sought the support of the armed forces and all law enforcement agencies to ensure that the upcoming national election is held peacefully and in a festive spirit.

Bangladesh is witnessing a troubling rise in child labour, with the latest government survey showing that about 9.2 percent of children aged 5-17 are engaged in work, up from 6.8 percent in 2019.

Incident occurred around 8:45pm while judge was walking towards Asad Avenue

Progress on ending child marriage remains alarmingly slow, particularly among adolescent girls aged 15-19, MICS findings

Jamaat questions reshuffles in police, admin; NCP says candidates must not use alliance partner’s symbols