Surayya Akhtar Jahan has been appointed as administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation after the government decided not to renew the one-year contract of Mohammad Azaz.

Ahead of the 13th national election scheduled for February 12, voters in the Chattogram-6 (Raozan) constituency say they are gripped by a deep sense of unease over security concerns.

Reviewing the election manifestos of five political parties, Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) yesterday said the manifestos of the two major parties are excessively ambitious and that none of the parties has provided financial estimates for implementing their proposed programmes.

As the election date draws closer, a festive political mood has taken hold of the Dhaka-6 constituency.

Trials over July Uprising, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings responsibility of the state, he says

"Unless you do this for the country, for the good of the country, people will come back to the streets and pull you down again," said the adviser

Four seriously injured being treated at Gopalganj Medical College Hospital

They were moved to Dhaka for treatment

Tomorrow marks last working day of Prof Yunus-led interim government

Government not renewing Mohammad Azaz’s contract amid ACC probe and corruption allegations

Says key goals achieved; hopes next administration will continue unfinished tasks

Authorities believe the halt would have a positive impact on conserving the Halda River’s fish resources

Deferment order came after the attorney general’s office requested an adjournment

Investigators fail to submit report despite 125 previous deadlines

Police reviewing the entire operation, says Commissioner Sazzat Ali

Supreme Judicial Council initiated investigation concerning her

Two others critically injured in early-morning blaze

Victim’s wife is a reserved-seat UP member; police cite prior local dispute

Loading and unloading of cargo and containers at all jetties of the port’s three terminals resumed this morning

At least 39 people were injured in polls-related violence in Noakhali and Patuakhali yesterday.