Cox’s bazar trip: NCP serves show-cause notices on five leaders

The National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday served show-cause notices on five of its senior leaders for their “unannounced” visit to Cox’s Bazar on the first anniversary of the July mass uprising.
6 August 2025, 18:38 PM

‘Secret meeting’ in Dhaka: Major Sadikul’s wife in DB custody

Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken Sumaiya Zafrin, wife of Major Sadikul Haque, into custody for questioning
6 August 2025, 18:36 PM

Stay united for the sake of the nation

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged all pro-democracy forces to remain united for the greater interest of the nation.
6 August 2025, 18:28 PM

Killing of Abu Sayed: ICT-2 frames charges against 30 accused

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday framed charges against 30 individuals, including Begum Rokeya University’s former vice-chancellor Md Hasibur Rashid, senior officials, and police personnel, in a case filed over the killing of student protester Abu Sayed in Rangpur during last year’s July uprising.
6 August 2025, 18:20 PM

A homecoming that ended in heartbreak

It was meant to be a perfect day of a long-awaited reunion, a joyful ride home, a chance to make up for three lost years.
6 August 2025, 18:18 PM

US to work with govt on regional peace, security

Washington wants to work with Bangladesh’s interim government to advance ties and regional peace and security, said US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison M Hooker.
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Inadequate, faulty sluice gates leave farmlands inundated

A lack of adequate sluice gates and poor maintenance of existing ones are causing widespread waterlogging in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila, significantly affecting Aman paddy cultivation -- the region’s only major crop.
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Media freedom hinges on political will, press unity

Ensuring media freedom in Bangladesh demands more than government initiative -- it requires active responsibility from media owners, editors, journalists’ unions, and all segments of society, said National Consensus Commission Vice President Prof Ali Riaz yesterday.
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM

DSCC unveils Tk 3,841cr budget

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) yesterday unveiled its budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, with a total outlay of Tk 3,841.38 crore.
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Daylong traffic chaos paralyses the capital

Several parts of Dhaka experienced severe traffic congestion yesterday due to protests, road blockades, and political programmes, causing immense suffering for commuters throughout the day.
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM

All prisoners’ names of July uprising to be preserved in July Museum: Asif Nazrul

Asif Nazrul said after the uprising, various attempts are being made to divide the forces of the uprising by giving false information
6 August 2025, 17:32 PM

Moulvibazar’s Barlekha College wins first place in national July graffiti contest

The participants are Moazzama Labiba Binte Hamid, Amina Sultana, and Nusrat Jahan Riya
6 August 2025, 16:09 PM

Islami Andolan questions polls timing, cites unresolved issues

Calls for legal basis of July Charter before election timeline is finalised
6 August 2025, 15:27 PM

Election 2026: CA’s office sends letter to EC

With this letter, the government has formally requested the EC to arrange the election
6 August 2025, 15:19 PM

Spillway gates of Kaptai dam raised again as lake water levels surge

Authorities have further raised the spillway gates of Kaptai dam as water levels in the lake continue to rise due to increased inflow
6 August 2025, 14:53 PM

CMM Court to facilitate virtual hearings for high-risk individuals

Aims to address growing security concerns and reduce the strain on law enforcing agencies
6 August 2025, 14:16 PM

Unusual engine vibration: Biman flight to Bangkok returns mid-air

Flight BG-388, carrying 146 passengers, departed Dhaka airport for Bangkok at around 12:00pm
6 August 2025, 14:04 PM

SC could hear petitions challenging 2011 ruling on caretaker govt tomorrow

The petitions have been included as item no 37 for hearing in tomorrow's cause list of a seven-member bench of the Appellate Division of the SC
6 August 2025, 13:52 PM

Hefazat criticises July Declaration for overlooking 2013 Shapla Chattar crackdown

The organisation also said the interim government must reform the police and intelligence systems left by the previous government to ensure justice
6 August 2025, 13:16 PM

Journalist forum slams EC’s media guidelines

Demands immediate suspension and revision of the guidelines
6 August 2025, 13:12 PM