6.44kg of ketamine seized while being trafficked via courier

The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has seized 6.44kg of ketamine that was being trafficked to Italy via a courier service. The drugs were dissolved into the fabric of multiple towels, as part of a covert technique to smuggle narcotics.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Illegal shisha bar: Salim, eight others sent to jail

A Dhaka court on Saturday sent Salim Prodhan, a controversial businessman and eight others to jail in a case on charges of running an illegal shisha bar and lounge in Dhaka’s Baridhara area.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

JCD, Shibir announce panels

The Rajshahi University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir yesterday announced their panels of candidates for the upcoming Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) elections, scheduled for September 25.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Maintain neutrality, avoid political bias in polls duties

Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday advised police officers to maintain neutrality and refrain from aligning with political parties during the upcoming elections.
7 September 2025, 18:00 PM

DSCC closed for 40 days, yet millions spent on fuel: ACC

DSCC’s accounts show that the organisation spends around Tk 5 crore per month on fuel
7 September 2025, 16:40 PM

Police arrest duo for selling fake IELTS question papers

Accused allegedly swindled students out of lakhs of taka by promising leaked exam papers
7 September 2025, 16:32 PM

Information Adviser Mahfuj calls for journalists' responsible role in upcoming election

Whatever happens on the ground must be communicated to the public, he says
7 September 2025, 15:59 PM

CA directs law enforcers to help ensure peaceful, festive Ducsu election

He gave the directive while presiding over a high-level meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka
7 September 2025, 15:59 PM

India’s new immigration law may trigger minority exodus from Bangladesh: Oikya Parishad

Leaders urge interim government to address trust crisis among minority communities
7 September 2025, 14:59 PM

Teens forced into marriage after 'TikTok relationship' rescued by police in Moulvibazar

Girl’s relatives accused of arranging the marriage in Juri upazila
7 September 2025, 14:52 PM

Couple's bodies recovered from house in Barguna

Police recovered bodies of a couple from their house in Barguna's Sadar upazila yesterday.
7 September 2025, 14:44 PM

6.44kg of 'party drug' ketamine found in towels bound for Italy

Two arrested, says Department of Narcotics Control
7 September 2025, 14:43 PM

Shibir announces Sammilito Chhatra Jote panel for Rucsu polls

Panel fields candidates for VP, GS, AGS and other key posts
7 September 2025, 13:55 PM

Outrage as injured CU student ‘made to walk’ for photo, despite severe head trauma

Family says Mamun can't recognise anyone and is in constant pain; hospital defends walk as part of ‘routine practice’
7 September 2025, 13:49 PM

'While there have been some setbacks in law and order, we're taking necessary steps'

Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says investigation into Rajbari unrest is underway
7 September 2025, 13:16 PM

Ducsu polls: Meghmallar campaigns with leaflets that can grow into trees

General secretary candidate turns to eco-friendly “Bon Kagoj” to fight campus litter
7 September 2025, 12:56 PM

Badruddin Umar: An overlooked yet everlasting beacon of light

The best way to honour Badruddin Umar is to read him, to learn from his words and thoughts
7 September 2025, 12:14 PM

All-Party Committee in Bagerhat calls protests over loss of constituency

BNP and Jamaat leaders denounce EC’s delimitation move
7 September 2025, 12:07 PM

Hefazat blames 'Sunni activists backed by Awami League' for attack on Hathazari madrasa

Blames police for remaining 'deliberately inactive' during the attack
7 September 2025, 11:33 AM

Ducsu polls: Campaigning ends today; candidates making last-min efforts

The candidates of different panels were seen distributing leaflets and manifestos on the campus
7 September 2025, 10:38 AM