NCP Member Secretary Akhter Hossen has filed a case following the egg attack on him in New York, allegedly by individuals affiliated with the Awami League.

TIB executive director questions benefits of sending more than 100 delegates

Business leaders, economists, academics and civil society members yesterday paid tribute to late industrialist and Square Group founder Samson H Chowdhury on his 100th birth anniversary, hailing him as a pioneer of Bangladesh’s industrial sector, a builder of institutions and a role model for future generations.

Traffic restrictions in place from Sept 25 to 30

Assistant teacher also hurt; police say probe underway into possible managing committee dispute

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal yesterday pressed formal charges against Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal President Hasanul Haq Inu for alleged crimes against humanity, including murder, committed during last year’s July uprising.

With extreme climate events like floods and cyclones, and chronic stressors such as salinity intrusion and water scarcity affecting women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), experts have proposed three climate-resilient intervention packages.

Political parties must ensure greater participation of women and youths in the political process, including nominations in the upcoming national election, for the country’s progress, speakers said at a roundtable yesterday.

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed yesterday said the long- awaited move to establish a separate Supreme Court secretariat is nearing completion to ensure judicial autonomy.

Experts warn delays are letting offenders walk free

A viral video of three men forcibly shaving the hair of a 70-year-old fakir in Kodalia Kashiganj village of Mymensingh’s Tarakanda upazila has triggered nationwide outrage and condemnation.

Bangladesh recorded 1,438 cases of HIV and 326 deaths from HIV infections last year

There is a Dhaka most people never meet.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said yesterday that the next general election cannot be held under a proportional representation system unless the law is amended to allow it.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said Bangladesh is working to revive Saarc, largely inactive for years, and is actively pursuing Asean membership.

Some 29 Bangladeshis deported from Italy, Greece and Cyprus for illegal stay and alleged involvement in crimes were flown back to Dhaka yesterday.

Essential goods like rice, fertiliser, and medicines are being quietly smuggled into Myanmar by a syndicate working with the Arakan Army (AA). In return, yaba, crystal meth, and other narcotics pour into Bangladesh, according to BGB and home ministry sources.

Police yesterday recovered the body of a youth from the Turag river after he was allegedly beaten and thrown into it by mob over mugging allegations.

Chhatra Union (Tamjid-Shimul faction) yesterday raised 12 allegations of irregularities and inconsistencies in the recently held Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) and hall union elections.

A portion of the approach road of a bridge has broken down in Mymensingh’s Nandail upazila due to recent heavy rainfall, creating risk for local people.