‘Hasina had clear intent to kill protesters’

Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina had a “clear and deliberate intention” to kill protesters during the July uprising by locating them with drones, opening fire from helicopters, and using lethal weapons, Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday.
15 October 2025, 21:57 PM

Cucsu polls: Police officer injured at CU as Jamaat-BNP supporters face off

Till the filing of this report at around 1:00am today, supporters of both BNP and Jamaat were still positioned at CU Gate No 1
15 October 2025, 20:16 PM

Mirpur factory fire: Chemical fumes still in the air

The massive fire that swept through a chemical warehouse and an adjacent garment factory in Shialbari of the capital’s Mirpur was brought under control yesterday -- 27 hours after it broke out.
15 October 2025, 19:42 PM

Cloud hangs over the signing of July charter

Uncertainty continues to loom over the signing of the July Charter, with parties still divided on its implementation and the timing of the proposed referendum -- even as the scheduled signing ceremony is just two days away.
15 October 2025, 19:40 PM

Khaleda Zia admitted to Evercare Hospital

Her condition currently stable
15 October 2025, 19:20 PM
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JCD stages sit-in at Shahbagh claiming irregularities in Cucsu polls

Around 11:45pm, leaders and activists of JCD’s Dhaka University unit, along with different units of Dhaka Metropolitan JCD, began gathering at Shahbagh intersection
15 October 2025, 19:04 PM

Rucsu polls today

After several rounds of postponement and uncertainty, the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) election is finally taking place today, marking the first such poll in 35 years..A total of 28,901 registered students are set to cast their votes to elect leaders from 902 candida
15 October 2025, 18:57 PM

Mirpur factory not part of BGMEA

Shah Ali Washing, whose warehouse in Mirpur saw an explosion that claimed 16 lives, was not a member of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
15 October 2025, 18:52 PM

The man behind ‘Tin Goyenda’ passes away

Renowned author Rakib Hasan, the mind behind the beloved teen detective series “Tin Goyenda”, passed away yesterday. He was 74.
15 October 2025, 18:47 PM

Seven teenage workers among dead, missing

At least seven of those killed or missing in the Arian Fashion fire in the capital’s Rupnagar were aged between 13 and 18.
15 October 2025, 18:41 PM

MPO teachers threaten march to Jamuna today

Agitating teachers from MPO-listed institutions yesterday threatened to march towards Jamuna, the chief adviser’s residence, to press home their demands, including a 20 percent house rent allowance based on their basic salary.
15 October 2025, 18:40 PM

Counting underway in Cucsu polls

The Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) and hall council elections were held mostly peacefully yesterday.
15 October 2025, 18:39 PM

BNP will create 1 crore jobs if voted to power: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday pledged that his party will create employment opportunities for one crore people if voted to power.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Canal grabbed for fish farming

A local influential person has allegedly grabbed a canal for fish farming in the China Bazar area of Kurigram’s Rajarhat upazila.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Mourning Day observed at DU

Dhaka University yesterday observed Mourning Day commemorating the tragic incident at Jagannath Hall that claimed 40 lives when the roof of a hall room collapsed on October 15, 1985.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Formal charges against 45 accused soon

The prosecution will soon press formal charges against 45 accused, including 18 high-profile political figures, as investigations near completion, ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam said yesterday.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

15-minute-long battle against smoke, fire, fear

When a fire broke out at the Arian Fashion garment factory in the capital’s Rupnagar area on Tuesday morning, four people, including 15-year-old Mohammad Hossain, were trapped on the third floor.
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Burn injuries claim four lives a day: govt report

Around 1,500 die of burn injuries a year
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM