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LPG price slashed by Tk 91 for August

12kg cylinder now set at Tk 1,273 nationwide
3 August 2025, 10:26 AM

Dhaka roads to avoid today

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) yesterday issued a public notice advising commuters to avoid key roads in the capital today due to multiple political rallies and events scheduled throughout the day
2 August 2025, 21:05 PM

Woman beaten to death over land dispute

A 60-year-old woman was beaten to death, and two others, including a child, were injured in an attack allegedly over a land dispute in the capital’s Hazaribagh early yesterday.
1 August 2025, 18:26 PM

Light to moderate rain likely throughout Bangladesh in next 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.
1 August 2025, 07:47 AM

Need effective leadership to address key challenges

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday called for effective leadership and a shared understanding among all stakeholders to address Bangladesh's key challenges related to security, development, and strategic governance.
31 July 2025, 18:20 PM

EC lists 39 constituencies for redrawing

The Election Commission yesterday published a draft list of 39 constituencies in 14 districts, including Dhaka, for delimitation.
30 July 2025, 18:25 PM

HC questions govt move to award NCT container handling deal to DP World

In the rule, the court asked authorities concerned of the government to explain why the process for awarding the NCT's container handling contract to DP World
30 July 2025, 10:37 AM

Even Pak forces in 1971 did not commit brutality like Hasina did

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday said the brutality committed by Sheikh Hasina and her associates during the July uprising may have exceeded that of the Pakistani forces during the 1971 Liberation War.
29 July 2025, 18:58 PM

Amir Khosru alleges data manipulation to conceal economic reality

He stressed that policy-making in Bangladesh continues to lack data dependence
29 July 2025, 12:26 PM

Political parties demand legal binding for July Charter

Both parties also expressed dissatisfaction over the unilateral publication of the charter's draft
29 July 2025, 10:45 AM

Govt set to reshuffle admin ahead of polls

The government will carry out key administrative reshuffles ahead of the upcoming national election and will provide specialised training to around 150,000 police personnel to ensure proper execution of polls duties.
28 July 2025, 18:46 PM

Two more die of dengue, 394 get hospitalised

Two dengue patients died while 394 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours until yesterday morning.
28 July 2025, 18:35 PM

3 hours of rain flood low-lying areas in Ctg

Continuous rainfall from noon to 3:00pm yesterday led to temporary waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Chattogram, disrupting movement and daily activities across parts of the port city.
28 July 2025, 18:30 PM

DU set for major overhaul with Tk 2,840cr project

Dhaka University is set to get new student dormitories and academic buildings
27 July 2025, 15:03 PM

Those who fear elections have no place in politics: Amir Khosru

The BNP leader stresses unity on national issues
27 July 2025, 14:11 PM

Another student dies from injuries in Milestone plane crash

10-year-old Ayman was undergoing treatment at the burn institute
25 July 2025, 05:39 AM

Gopalganj violence: Govt forms 6-member probe body

The government yesterday formed a six-member inquiry commission to investigate the violence centring the pre-scheduled rally of National Citizen Party in Gopalganj on July 16.
24 July 2025, 18:09 PM

3 Milestone students, two guardians still missing: principal

Mohammad Ziaul Alam, principal of the educational institution, revealed the information through issuing a statement today.
24 July 2025, 10:28 AM

Make your unity against fascism more visible

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged political parties to make their unity against fascism more visible, as signs of conspiracies by defeated forces are becoming evident.
23 July 2025, 18:17 PM

HC order on awarding NCT contract to DP World deferred to July 30

Bangladesh Jubo Arthanitibid Forum submitted the petition as a public interest litigation to the HC on March 20
23 July 2025, 10:39 AM