Rival groups engaged in a fresh round of violence in Birampur village under Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila yesterday over the burial of a man killed in a clash on Saturday.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has expressed concern over a BNP proposal to the Election Commission not to appoint officials from certain institutions allegedly linked to a “right-leaning party” as polling officials in the upcoming national election.

At least four dengue patients died, while 1,143 others were hospitalised, in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday morning.

The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has called for the immediate restructuring of the interim government in a non-partisan manner to ensure a free, fair, and impartial national election.

The interim government is giving the utmost priority to ensuring the safety of all citizens, including people of all religions and minority communities, said Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday.

Mental health experts at an event yesterday emphasised the need for a multi-pronged approach to suicide prevention, including restricting access to lethal means, promoting responsible media reporting, improving care for high-risk groups, and strengthening mental health services at the primary level.

Despite pollution and the widespread use of gill nets shrinking their habitat by nearly 30 percent, a recent survey has found 2,307 Gangetic river dolphins across Bangladesh’s river systems.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday urged the National Citizen Party to refrain from making proposals that could later cast doubt on the legitimacy of the interim government.

Renowned scientist Rezaur Rahman passed away at LabAid Hospital in Dhaka yesterday. He was 81.

The Bangladesh Army recovered a large cache of foreign firearms and explosives from the Banalata Express, a train that runs on the Dhaka–Rajshahi route, during a special operation at the Airport Railway Station in Dhaka yesterday.

Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman yesterday expressed hope that army engineers will continue to play a vital role in the country’s development with honesty, integrity, and dedication.

Will complete new party registration this week, EC senior secretary says

Says NCP will only form alliance with parties committed to July Charter reforms

Eight-member team meets civil aviation adviser to discuss investigation

Relatives say body is Alo’s; police await DNA match

Expresses deep concern over 'speculative and unfounded' media reports

Mother elephant and herd moved away this morning, enabling the rescue

Bangladesh Met Office issues Cautionary Signal 1 for four seaports

Threaten to cut off gas and power lines to Dhaka

RU VC swears them in