More high-rises could spell more chaos for Dhaka

The recently proposed amendments to the Detailed Area Plan (DAP), which aim to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in most areas of Dhaka by 20 to 80 percent, could fuel the construction of more high-rises in an already overcrowded city, urban planners warned yesterday.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Call-Ready: Once the sound of history, now silent

Remember whenever you saw someone speaking through a microphone -- be it at a rally, a meeting, or a grand procession -- there was one thing in common. In front of the mic, a small sign read: “Call-Ready”.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

River dam leaves arable land submerged

An embankment built across the Boritala River at Gabbaria in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila has blocked the natural water flow, leaving vast areas waterlogged.
27 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Bibhuranjan subjected to ‘recurring intimidation,’ IFJ says

‘Allegation of a threat entirely false,’ says CA’s Press Secretary
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Missing child's body found in Bandarban after four days

Villagers noticed the body in a small stream in the area
27 August 2025, 15:25 PM

Independent Ducsu VP candidate Jalal sent to jail in attempted murder case

According to the case statement, Jalal reportedly attacked his roommate
27 August 2025, 15:02 PM

3 held for illegal entry attempts at Ctg port

Detainees were later handed over to Bandar Police Station
27 August 2025, 14:59 PM

Ctg students protest police action in Dhaka's Shahbagh, block intersection for 2hrs

Cuet, IIUC, CU students blocked Gate No 2 intersection to press home their demands
27 August 2025, 14:50 PM

Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of potatoes for Oct-Nov sale

The entire amount will be stored in cold storages
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Govt orders quick action against provocative acts centring Chandranath Hill

Shrine leaders say attempts are being made to destroy the atmosphere of harmony there
27 August 2025, 14:07 PM

Stone looting: Probe body gathers evidence, holds public hearing in Sylhet

Team spent two days in Sylhet and collected evidence and opinions from all stakeholders
27 August 2025, 13:51 PM

Shafiqul Islam new DMP DB chief

Appointment was made in an order signed by DMP commissioner
27 August 2025, 13:45 PM

Election action plan: EC secretary promises ‘additional details’ tomorrow

A total of 1,893 objections and recommendations were received on 84 constituencies
27 August 2025, 13:32 PM

Ex-madrasa teacher gets life term for raping 9yr old student in Chattogram

Victim's mother filed a complaint on September 23, 2022
27 August 2025, 13:24 PM

Ruet students block Dhaka-Rajshahi highway

The blockade began around 3:00pm as part of their ongoing programme
27 August 2025, 12:12 PM

17 Bangladeshi children repatriated from India after two years

They were trafficked to Kolkata through different border routes
27 August 2025, 11:39 AM