Mujibnagar Day observed unofficially
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Energy-focused urban development amid global changes crucial
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78,500 pilgrims to perform Hajj this year
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Delhi reviewing Dhaka’s request to extradite Hasina
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Scrap ‘anti-state’ US trade deal
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Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman passes away
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Nor’wester wreaks havoc in five districts
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3 more die of measles in 24hrs
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Two more die of dengue

At least two dengue patients died while 964 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Eight held in murder case filed over Ctg Jubo Dal clash

A murder case was filed on Tuesday night over a clash between two rival Jubo Dal factions in Chattogram’s Bakalia area that left a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activist dead.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Two cops sent to jail over extra-judicial killings

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday ordered to send two police sub-inspectors, accused of killing a Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal leader in a crossfire a decade ago, to jail.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Community clinic in middle of a paddy field

In Kamrabad union of Jamalpur’s Sarishabari upazila, visitors are met with an unusual sight -- a small community clinic standing alone amid a vast paddy field.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt launches SOP, app to strengthen care for survivors

The government yesterday launched a standard operating procedure (SOP) to guide healthcare providers in delivering medical, medico-legal, and psychological care to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Pak general meets chiefs of 3 services

A Pakistani delegation led by General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, met Bangladesh’s three service chiefs in Dhaka, focusing on enhancing bilateral defence and security cooperation.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

A ‘third force’ taking shape?

Discussions are underway to form a new nine-party alliance as a potential “third force” ahead of the upcoming national election, with talks reportedly involving the National Citizen Party (NCP), Gono Odhikar Parishad, Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), and the Gonotontro Moncho.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Syngenta, Star launch agriculture scholarship

Syngenta Bangladesh Limited and The Daily Star have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the “Proyash Agriculture Scholarship”, a nationwide initiative aimed at recognising and supporting promising agricultural students across Bangladesh.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Grassroots women leading fight for climate resilience

Sustainable development is only possible when every vulnerable and marginalised person is protected from the impacts of climate change, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan at an event yesterday.
29 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Sri Lankan national found dead in Ashulia flat

Colleagues discovered body after failing to reach him; police await autopsy report
29 October 2025, 16:13 PM

25 leaders from 5 political parties graduate from Democracy International

They are from BNP, NCP, Ganosamhati Andolon, Gono Odhikar Parishad, and Chhatra Union
29 October 2025, 16:06 PM

Youth shot in forehead with airgun after protesting bird hunting in Kishoreganj

Victim undergoing treatment in hospital; police await formal complaint
29 October 2025, 16:05 PM

Metro rail service halted between Agargaon and Shahbagh

Technical glitch disrupts MRT Line-6 operations near Farmgate
29 October 2025, 16:03 PM

Jamalpur headteacher accused of raping 10-year-old student

Girl's father files case; locals form human chain demanding arrest and exemplary punishment
29 October 2025, 15:49 PM

‘Hasina’s claims should not appear uncontested’

Shafiqul Alam says Hasina's human rights violations clear in UN report
29 October 2025, 15:06 PM

China hopes for smooth polls, deeper ties with Bangladesh

China marks 50 years of ties with Bangladesh, eyes future collaboration
29 October 2025, 15:01 PM

Grassroots women honoured as climate champions for building resilient communities

Speakers call for gender-responsive policies and community-led climate action
29 October 2025, 14:54 PM

Youth sent to jail over rape of 14-year-old girl in Netrakona

Accused detained from his home in Durgapur upazila
29 October 2025, 14:44 PM

Bangladesh saw 2.25 lakh deaths from air pollution in 2022: Lancet report

Over 30,000 deaths directly attributed to fossil fuels
29 October 2025, 14:40 PM

SC lawyers demand unconditional apology from Asif Nazrul over bail comment

Three High Court judges submit reports on bail orders to chief justice
29 October 2025, 14:25 PM