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13,990 expatriate Bangladeshi voters get NIDs

Voter registration ongoing in 10 countries
5 October 2025, 11:55 AM

Woman's body found near Gendaria Railway Station

There are indications that she was raped, police say
5 October 2025, 10:09 AM

KSA unveils new licensing system for hajj accommodations

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced a new licensing system for pilgrim accommodations in Makkah and Madinah for the 2026 hajj season.
3 October 2025, 18:13 PM

Police officer injured in Mugda drive

SI attacked by alleged drug peddler during operation; admitted to DMCH
1 October 2025, 17:48 PM

7 policemen withdrawn for losing ammunition at Badda Durga Puja mandap

DMP says rubber cartridges were later recovered
30 September 2025, 13:17 PM

Dhaka’s Forgotten WWII Story: Spielberg’s Father and the Bridge Busters

When we think of World War II, Dhaka rarely enters the conversation.
30 September 2025, 09:26 AM

'AC blast' in Jatrabari: son succumbs to burns days after father’s death

A nine-year-old boy, who sustained burns in an “air-conditioner explosion” at their home in Dhaka’s Jatrabari, died at a hospital this morning—five days after his father succumbed to injuries from the same blast..The victim, Tanvir, was undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit of th
29 September 2025, 07:03 AM

10,644 qualify in 47th BCS preliminary

A total of 10,644 candidates have passed the preliminary test of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service preliminary examination.
28 September 2025, 18:14 PM

EC plans cell to combat AI, social media abuse during election

Says Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir
28 September 2025, 11:29 AM

Tarique to return within weeks to lead BNP: Zahid

BNP Standing Committee member AZM Zahid Hossain yesterday said Tarique Rahman, the party's acting chairman, will return to Bangladesh within weeks to lead BNP's election process and the "final stage of restoring democracy".
25 September 2025, 23:57 PM

Seek Interpol red notices against S Alam, 2 brothers

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to issue a red alert through Interpol against S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam and his two brothers in a case filed over acquiring Tk 104.20 crore by corrupt means.
25 September 2025, 23:47 PM

No exams from Sept 28 during 12-day holiday for schools and colleges

Education ministry issues order; holiday covers Durga Puja
24 September 2025, 11:24 AM

Major reshuffle in JnU registrar’s office without VC’s consent

Acting registrar defends move as 'internal redistribution' of duties
24 September 2025, 11:06 AM
24 September 2025, 09:05 AM

Eviction at Harijan Palli halted for three months

The High Court yesterday directed the government to maintain status quo for the next three months on the eviction of Harijan Palli residents from Barishal city's Kathpotti area.
23 September 2025, 22:08 PM

Milestone crash: Families want ‘martyr’ status for victims

Families of those killed and injured in the July 21 jet crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara have demanded "martyr" status for all the victims.
23 September 2025, 21:42 PM

‘700 Durga Puja mandaps vulnerable’

The Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagaran Jote, an alliance of leaders from Hindu community, has identified over 700 Durga Puja mandaps throughout the country as vulnerable.
23 September 2025, 19:45 PM

DSCC demolishes illegal shops, structures around JnU and Bahadur Shah Park

University administration and teachers welcomed the move
23 September 2025, 13:23 PM

Consulate in New York failed to provide security to Bangladesh delegation: Nahid

Demands probe into assault, says Bangladesh consulate failed to ensure security
23 September 2025, 10:59 AM

Danish ambassador meets BNP leader Moyeen Khan

Discusses election and economic environment
22 September 2025, 10:06 AM