Bangladesh-Myanmar border: Landmine-related injuries on the rise

Having lost her right leg in a landmine explosion, Nur Kaida, a 23-year-old Rohingya woman, now feels helpless at a refugee camp in Teknaf.
17 August 2025, 18:24 PM

Amid Chalan Beel worries, Rabindra University gets Ecnec’s conditional nod

The Ecnec yesterday approved the construction of Rabindra University in Sirajganj, despite objections from several advisers over the plan to build it by filling up a wetland.
17 August 2025, 18:20 PM

Retired officials’ promotions plunged civil service into crisis

One year into the interim government’s tenure, the public administration ministry remains in disarray
17 August 2025, 18:15 PM

Assaulted on Aug 15: Rickshaw-puller Azizur gets bail

Rickshaw-puller Azizur Rahman, who was assaulted by a mob while trying to pay tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Dhanmondi 32 on August 15 and later sent to jail, secured bail yesterday in an attempted murder case linked to last year’s July uprising.
17 August 2025, 18:10 PM

‘Mob’ beats man to death in Lalbagh

A 26-year-old man was beaten to death allegedly by a mob in the Shahidnagar neighbourhood of Lalbagh in Dhaka early yesterday, police said.
17 August 2025, 18:01 PM

Must ensure legal recognition of July Charter before polls

Speakers at a seminar yesterday demanded legal recognition of the July Declaration and July Charter before holding the next national election.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Hammamkhana now a canvas for visitors

When you step inside the gates of Lalbagh Fort, the first thing that catches your eye is a burnt-orange, terracotta-coloured square building.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Health sector reform: 33 proposals set for implementation

The Health Ministry has selected 33 recommendations from the Health Sector Reform Commission as it seeks to begin implementing the much-needed reform process in the country’s health system.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

DUCSU polls: Student groups struggle to finalise panels

As Dhaka University prepares to hold the Ducsu election after a six-year hiatus, student organisations are still struggling to finalise their panels even as the deadline for collecting nominations draws to a close.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Hospital and clinic owners’ association gets new committee

The newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Owners Association was officially inaugurated at the Shaheed Abu Sayeed International Convention Center in Dhaka on August 16, said a press release.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Most Bagerhat roads in ruins

Bagerhat town residents are suffering severely as most of the municipality’s roads have fallen into extreme disrepair, riddled with large potholes and submerged under rainwater.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Narrow roads, illegal parking choke port city

After a long day at the office, Mohammad Masud, a private company employee living in Chattogram city, faces another battle while returning home -- one that makes his days even more exhausting.
17 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Committee formed in Shariatpur to probe newborn’s death in ambulance

Tasked to investigate obstruction by driver-led syndicate
17 August 2025, 15:04 PM

BNP never proposed ‘No Vote’: Nazrul Islam Khan

BNP mainly discussed the EC's preparations for the upcoming polls, he says
17 August 2025, 14:57 PM
17 August 2025, 14:52 PM

Ctg cop attacked with sharp weapon: Prime accused, accomplice nabbed

So far, police have arrested 33 people in this regard
17 August 2025, 14:34 PM

Fire at Mohakhali fuel pump under control

11 fire engines were reporting to the scene but were stuck in traffic
17 August 2025, 13:47 PM

Rajshahi coaching centre raid: 3 placed on 5-day remand

They have been arrested during a special operation conducted by the joint force
17 August 2025, 13:38 PM

Rabindra University students withdraw hunger strike

The university's Public Relation Officer Md Shah Ali confirmed the development to The Daily Star
17 August 2025, 13:38 PM