Speakers yesterday called for ensuring that education sector funds are not diverted to other sectors, alleging that money from the education budget had previously been allocated to projects such as the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and the Bangabandhu Satellite.

Marking the 165th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, a cultural programme titled “Nabo Anande Jaago: The Legacy of Thakurbari” was held in the capital yesterday.

Cabinet sets May 25-31 as Eid holidays

Most hold bachelor’s or master’s degrees; over 70% come from families with assets above Tk 1 crore

From East London strongholds to nationwide contests, the community’s political footprint expands across England

Heightened surveillance launched to prevent illegal infiltration from India following post-election situation in West Bengal

Extended hours will take effect from May 12

Residents and local youth groups are calling for urgent, sustainable safe water systems in Alikadam’s remote hilly areas

‘Public interest comes first,’ Zaffar Abbas says at Daily Star event in Dhaka

Dhaka University theatre professor takes charge as inaugural vice-chancellor

Saudi tightens regulations ahead of hajj; unauthorised pilgrims may face fines of up to SAR 20,000

Proposal is part of efforts to project Bangladesh as uncompromising in its fight against graft, Iftekharuzzaman says

Ministry says suspension aimed at improving service reliability

Prosecution says Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa portrayed Hefazat rally as 'hate speech'

Officials discuss waqf property management and welfare activities

Appointment process of nearly 3,000 recommended candidates remains stalled, they say

The High Court yesterday issued a rule questioning the legality of the Election Commission’s decision to cancel the candidacy of National Citizen Party (NCP) Joint Convener Monira Sharmin for women’s reserved seat in the 13th National Parliament.

Seven more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 324.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday asked former minister Hasanul Haq Inu’s defence counsel to withdraw his client’s written statement and resubmit it with corrections, after the prosecution said parts of the statement amounted to contempt of court.

The armed forces, deployed in July 2024 to assist the civil administration during the quota reform protests, are set to return to the barracks from June 6 in phases.