Strict enforcement of laws and better coordination among ministries are essential to deal with air pollution in the capital, said speakers at a public hearing yesterday.

The DMP yesterday withdrew seven police officials for losing ammunition while on duty at a Puja mandap in Dhaka’s Badda.

A mobile court in Gazipur yesterday sentenced a man to six months in jail on drug-related charges, after his wife accused him of forcing her into drug dealing and prostitution.

A ward level leader of Jubo Dal, youth wing of the BNP, was hacked to death in Kahaloo upazila of Bogura district yesterday afternoon.

Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam yesterday said thousands of people have become entangled in case proceedings after the July uprising, with many facing unnecessary suffering.

Rights body Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has described the human rights situation in Bangladesh in September 2025 as “concerning”, citing incidents of mob violence, attacks on temples, and vandalism of idols.

Eminent citizens, in separate statements, yesterday demanded a transparent judicial probe into the killings of three indigenous protesters in Khagrachhari and urged the chief adviser to take urgent steps for lasting peace in the CHT.

Processions to be held at Supreme Court, Secretariat, ACC, DGFI, and Chief Adviser’s Office

Inquires about Khaleda’s health, wishes quick recovery

Dismissed JU Fazilatunnesa Hall employees claim they paid for recruitment; outsourcing firm denies wrongdoing

They should be encouraged to pursue careers in arts, culture, and media, he says

To be conferred in five categories

There is instigation behind this, he says

Jahangir Alam didn't, however, specify which incident he was referring to

24 detained, 850 sacks of cement seized in overnight operation

DMP says rubber cartridges were later recovered

Victim alleges years of abuse; mobile court also convicts accomplice

The Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute is conducting studies to measure and reduce methane emissions from cattle

Joint statement calls for transparent probe, protection for victim, and accountability

The main attraction of Maha Ashtami is Kumari Puja