13 killed in road crashes

All six people on a CNG-run auto-rickshaw were killed after a truck hit the vehicle in Noakhali’s Kabirhat yesterday.
4 November 2025, 18:23 PM

Merging 5 lenders, new Islami bank launches this month

Once the new bank is launched, depositors will get a maximum of Tk 2 lakh from the deposit insurance fund.
4 November 2025, 18:21 PM

Polls alliance candidates must use party symbols

The government has issued a gazette on the amendments to the Representation of the People Order, 1972, making it mandatory for candidates contesting polls under an alliance to use the electoral symbol of their own party, rather than that of a coalition partner.
4 November 2025, 18:20 PM

Over $248m of climate fund lost to graft

More than half of Bangladesh’s climate fund has been lost to corruption, according to a new study by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
4 November 2025, 18:20 PM

Charter, RPO row deepens amid buck-passing

With barely a month to go before the announcement of the election schedule, many critical issues remain unresolved
4 November 2025, 18:19 PM

Govt finalises draft for forming police commission

The government has finalised a draft ordinance for forming an independent police commission, aiming to ensure accountability within the force and make policing fair, transparent, and free from undue influence.
4 November 2025, 18:19 PM

63 undecided tickets: BNP juggles seat-sharing, internal feuds

Dhaka-13 has been kept for BNP ally Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM) Chairman Bobby Hajjaj
4 November 2025, 18:18 PM

European envoys push for Airbus in Biman fleet

Envoys from France, Germany, the UK and the EU in Dhaka yesterday said adding Airbus aircraft to Biman’s fleet, alongside its existing models, would help make the national carrier more flexible, resilient and competitive.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Halt DAP amendment, ensure Dhaka’s liveability

Green activists, city planners and professionals yesterday urged the government to halt its move to amend the Detailed Area Plan (DAP), calling it faulty and harmful to Dhaka’s liveability.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Rains likely in 3 divisions: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thunder showers in three divisions including Chattogram in 24 hours commencing 9:00am yesterday.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

28 years on, locals still wait for bridge over Bhairab river

For the past 28 years, residents of Purba Barandipara area in Jashore Sadar upazila have been waiting for a concrete bridge over the Bhairab river.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Passengers suffer as rail project stalls

The 29-kilometre rail link between Kurigram Sadar and Chilmari’s Ramna has long been in a dilapidated state, forcing trains to move slowly and causing frequent delays.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

DU show-causes 403 BCL activists over July violence

Dhaka University authorities have show-caused 403 leaders and activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) over their alleged involvement in attacks on protesting students during the July uprising, between July 15 and August 5, 2024.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

4 more die of dengue

Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 292 this year.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

SC to promote 1,000 lower court judges

The Supreme Court yesterday decided to promote more than 1,000 lower court judges in various posts, including over 300 ones to the posts of district judges.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

10 workers deported from Malaysia

Mediceram, a Malaysian gloves company which had terminated about 190 Bangladeshi workers on October 31, deported at least 10 of them on Monday night and was in the process of doing the same for others.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Be rational, ensure nat’l stability

Political leaders, academics and civil society members yesterday said the next seven days will be crucial in determining the future of constitutional reform, depending on whether political parties can reach a consensus.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

NCP, 2 other parties get EC registration

The Election Commission is set to grant registration to three new political parties, including the National Citizen Party, formed by leaders of the July uprising.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Experts call for expansion of rights, judicial independence in constitution

Commission proposes unified Charter of Rights; calls for protection during emergencies
4 November 2025, 16:56 PM

Govt clarifies dropping plan for music and PE teacher posts in primary schools

Committee deemed the plan flawed, saying too few teachers would yield little impact
4 November 2025, 16:37 PM