Teacher arrested after locals confine him in madrasa

AQI recorded at 148; poses severe health risks

Limits imposed to curb scalping, ease passenger pressure

Police suspect he was murdered in Dhaka and the body was later transported and dumped in Habiganj

Bristy's body to reach Dhaka on May 9

Rab detains Hafiz Molla in Pallabi in a joint operation

Two others injured in Balukhali attack

Lack of constitutional recognition remains one of the most pressing challenges for the Harijan community, as around 1.6 million people still lack a clear legal identity despite having national ID cards and voting rights, speakers said at a seminar yesterday.

Bangladesh will not wait for a Teesta water-sharing deal with India, calling it a matter of “life and death” for river communities, and is instead turning to China to discuss development projects in the region, said Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman yesterday.

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed senior party leaders to prepare a list of potential candidates for key posts in the party’s associated and affiliated bodies.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, yesterday said the government is making strides to ensure healthcare for all citizens.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday stressed the need to ensure transparency and accountability in public spending and the implementation of government projects.

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus yesterday advocated for the inclusion of its aircraft in Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ fleet alongside Boeing, saying that a mixed fleet would benefit the national flag carrier.

The government will review the legal and regulatory framework for private universities in consultation with stakeholders, rather than taking top-down decisions, said Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon yesterday.

In a major reshuffle in the police department, the government yesterday transferred a total of 39 top police officers, including nine deputy inspectors general (DIGs) and 23 superintendents of police (SPs).

Bangladesh has embarked on its deepest-ever gas exploration at the Titas field, as the government seeks to unlock untapped reserves far below previously drilled levels and alleviate mounting pressure on its energy supply.

NBR will have to collect Tk 6,04,000cr

Police in Cox’s Bazar have arrested a Rohingya youth for alleged links with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a Pakistan-based militant group.

Bangladesh cannot unilaterally revoke its trade deal with the US, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said yesterday.

At least three Rab members were injured in an attack in Narayanganj city yesterday, while assailants attacked police personnel and snatched away an arrestee, a Jubo Dal leader, in Rupganj.