Insects and birds feast on unpicked fruit as growers blame weak demand and rising transport costs

Commission resumes work after 166-day vacancy, faces backlog of complaints, inquiries and investigations

A 19-year-old’s ordeal puts spotlight on cross-border brokers, alleged trafficking networks

Analysts say some colleagues’ actions undermining PM’s people-centric approach

The achievements of the Tarique Rahman-led government over the past six months may not be enough, but they are not insignificant either, Prime Minister’s Adviser Nazrul Islam Khan said yesterday.

The Metro Rail Line-1 and -5 could end up costing more than double the original estimate because of the appreciation of the US dollar, inflation, and new taxes, found the government’s independent expert committee.

A high-level secretaries’ committee on implementing the 9th Pay Scale has recommended increasing the basic salaries of government employees in grades one to 20 by up to 100 percent, according to an e-book titled “180 Days of the People’s Government”, published by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to mark the government’s first six months in office.

Justice AKM Asaduzzaman, who retired from the Appellate Division in February, has been appointed chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission as part of the anti-graft body’s reconstitution.

Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to launch a women-only “Pink Bus” service today, with 10 buses operating on 10 routes in Dhaka and adjoining areas.

The prosecution yesterday brought a fresh crimes against humanity case before the ICT-2 against several journalists over allegations of inciting atrocities during the July uprising in 2024.

Bangladesh’s gas supply situation has improved from the severe shortages seen last week, but industries are yet to see a meaningful recovery as a larger share of the limited supply is now being diverted to power plants.

The crimes against humanity case against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other leaders of the AL and its affiliated organisations, filed over atrocities committed during the July uprising in 2024, now awaits judgement, said International Crimes Tribunal-2 Chairman Justice Nozrul Islam Chowdhury.

Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries in Chattogram has repeatedly run afoul of labour law.

The government will adopt an integrated, environment-friendly and long-term plan for sustainable management of the Teesta river, making the Teesta Master Plan a top priority, said Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee yesterday.

Dhaka South City Corporation plans to bring hawkers under a registration-based system with designated areas and operating hours, while keeping roads clear for vehicles and pedestrians.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday described a recent UN Security Council report on Al-Qaeda’s attempt to establish cells in Bangladesh as assumption-driven, saying the government is not taking any action based on the report.

Downpours coupled with tidal surges inundated vast stretches of Chattogram city yesterday, crippling transport and causing severe public suffering.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the health authorities to urgently identify and close gaps in measles vaccination coverage, as the disease continues to claim lives even three months after the emergency vaccination campaign.

Bangladesh is set to start its fiscal year from April, instead of July, from 2028 to ensure quality of its development spending

The ball is now in India’s court to improve strained ties with Bangladesh, and New Delhi needs to address Dhaka’s concerns and respond to the growing public sentiment, foreign policy analysts say.