Saleem Samad, an award-winning investigative journalist, writer, and media rights defender, passed away yesterday while undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital in Dhanmondi.

At Abul Hasnat Road in Satraowza, Old Dhaka, the aroma of sizzling paratha and simmering halim drifts through the narrow lanes every afternoon during Ramadan. Inside the century-old Ananda Confectionery, customers crowd the counters, carrying forward a culinary tradition that has endured for more than a hundred years.

Untreated toxic effluent from Faridpur Sugar Mill has been discharged into the Chandana River in Madhukhali upazila during the sugarcane crushing season for years, polluting the river and adjoining areas.

Police seize vehicle; MP Farid terms incident ‘very tragic’

Brig Gen Mohammad Kaisar named the new DG of DGFI

Prime accused denies torture allegations, says patient was aggressive and assaulted others

Envoys from New Delhi and Beijing extend formal invitations amid pledges to deepen bilateral ties

Sarail upazila BNP leader named as prime accused

Process to file a case underway, say police

Passenger injured in attack on Nov 11 died six days later

Case filed; victim hospitalised

Police suspect robbers killed him and fled with his auto‑rickshaw

NCP spokesperson says laws amended to allow local polls without party symbols

Party’s Secretary General Shameem Haider says outcome was manipulated with the support of officials

Three‑minute forty‑seven‑second documentary sheds light on lives of the honey collectors

After meeting foreign minister and state minister, Pranay Verma signals push for stronger trade, investment and people-to-people links

Deshpremik Nagarik Samaj urges authorities to investigate claims of corruption and secrecy

Detainee denies allegation, says audio was 'manipulated'

Arbitration board rules in favour of foreign contractor

President to summon session on PM’s advice