For fisherman Sohrab Hossain of Kuakata in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila, life has been a relentless struggle. A decade ago, a road accident claimed one of his legs, leaving many to believe he would never return to the sea.

The Forest Department has recently imposed a restriction on parking vehicles of visitors in Lawachhara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar.

The recent death of a fisherman in a crocodile attack in the Sundarbans has triggered fear among locals, who are demanding stronger safety measures before venturing into the rivers and canals of the mangrove forest.

'We have the full support of the world in our democratic transition,' says BNP spokesperson

India yesterday termed as “false and baseless” the claim by Bangladesh’s Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury about the involvement of forces from across the border in the recent violence in Khagrachhari.

Most shops at the Aziz Super Market near the capital’s Shahbagh remained closed since yesterday afternoon due to tension between two factions over the formation of the Shop Owners’ Association Committee.

Bangladesh’s eastern coast, a key zone for development activities, is sinking faster than the central and western coasts amid rising sea levels, posing threats to infrastructure, vast swathes of farmland and the livelihoods of millions of people, warns a new study.

Four senior Awami League leaders, including former law minister Anisul Huq and deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s former adviser Salman F Rahman, may soon be formally charged with crimes against humanity in connection with the July uprising, according to the prosecution.

An IMF mission is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on October 29 for a two-week review of progress made until June.

Describing their mission as a stand against what he termed the “illegal siege” of Gaza, photographer-activist Shahidul Alam yesterday said the group’s presence was not primarily for aid delivery.

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian assistance for Gaza, by Israeli forces in international waters.

The family of the girl, who was allegedly gang-raped on her way home in Khagrachhari on September 23, said a sense of insecurity is heavily hampering their livelihood.

Jamaat-e-Islami may leave up to 100 constituencies for like-minded political parties if an alliance is formed ahead of the next national election, party’s Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar said yesterday.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday that single candidates in each constituency would soon be given the nod to begin campaigning for the next election.

GD filed by victim’s family

Ahmad Rafique passed away at 10:12pm yesterday while undergoing treatment at Birdem Hospital

He was granted eight hours of parole, from 6:00am. After the janaza and burial, he was taken back to prison

Launch services on 11 routes between Bhola and coastal areas were suspended yesterday due to rough weather triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.

Ten people were killed and 26 others injured in road accidents in Pabna, Narayanganj, Jhenaidah, Feni, and Chattogram yesterday.

Reporters allege misbehaviour by NCP leaders, activists; party regrets incident