Officials report fishermen resorting to violence when intercepted during drives

They are accused of enforced disappearances, torture

Institute has trained 170 nurses since 2014

Honouring the legacy of Buet student Abrar Fahad, the “Eight Pillars Against Aggression” memorial was rebuilt and inaugurated yesterday at the capital’s Palashi intersection, six years after it was demolished by fascist forces.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said that Bangladesh is facing growing external pressure, with a global superpower and two regional powers reportedly trying to extend their influence.

Bangladesh has been elected president of the 43rd General Conference of Unesco, marking a historic milestone in the country’s 53-year membership in the organisation.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri yesterday said India will continue discussions with Bangladesh on water-related issues, including the Ganges and Teesta water-sharing treaties.

South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, have failed to tackle widening inequality despite decades of policy reforms and economic growth, said Rehman Sobhan, chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue.

The National Citizen Party has once again urged the Election Commission to allocate the shapla (water lily) as its election symbol, along with submitting seven sample designs of the symbol to the Commission.

The National Consensus Commission is planning on two proposals to implement the July National Charter.

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has formally begun an investigation into allegations of crimes against humanity against the Awami League as a political party, the first in history, said Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam yesterday.

The BNP will not agree to a referendum before the general election.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said there is nothing Bangladesh can do if India chooses to back an autocrat and fall out of favour with its people.

Bangladesh’s economy is showing signs of recovery after months of political uncertainty, with the World Bank forecasting growth to rise to 4.8 percent in the current fiscal year from 4 percent a year earlier, as inflation moderates and private consumption begins to strengthen.

Those accused in cases filed with the International Crimes Tribunal will not be able to hold or run for public office once formal charges are pressed against them.

Vegetable growers in Jashore have been severely affected by persistent monsoon rains that damaged their fields and seedbeds. Despite replanting several times, farmers are struggling to save their crops due to continuous rainfall.

The water level in the Teesta river has fallen below the danger mark, easing flood conditions in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur, and Nilphamari.

Unidentified assailants shot a businessman dead after ambushing his SUV in broad daylight in Hathazari upazila of Chattogram yesterday.

Rubel Mia, 28, of Shantipur village under Mirzarchar union in Narsingdi’s Raipura upazila, became homeless overnight after the Meghna swallowed his home.

Türkiye yesterday reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s democratic transition and institution-building efforts as the country moves toward elections early next year.