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1 more dies of dengue, 383 hospitalised

At least one dengue patient died while 383 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours before yesterday morning.
29 June 2025, 23:00 PM

HC asks govt if it has taken any decision

The High Court yesterday wanted to know whether the advisory council of the government has taken any decision about handing over the responsibility of operating the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) in Chattogram to any foreign company.
29 June 2025, 22:00 PM

NCP to unveil declaration of July on Aug 3

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has decided to announce the “July declaration” on August 3.
29 June 2025, 18:00 PM

Shameem Hussain elected president of Dhaka Club

Members of Dhaka Club yesterday elected distinguished businessman Shameem Hussain as the president for the term 2025-2026
29 June 2025, 14:54 PM

Certain group trying to ruin the country by delaying election: Mirza Abbas

"Each person is raising a different demand to delay the election, ruin the electoral process, and thereby destroy the nation," he said at a programme
29 June 2025, 14:33 PM

Remove videos, photos of Muradnagar rape incident from internet: HC orders govt

The court also directed the authorities concerned to ensure safety and security of the victim
29 June 2025, 14:09 PM

Cumilla rape: When will we wake up?

Violence against women has become frequent while the perpetrators act with impunity
29 June 2025, 11:01 AM

Adviser Asif Mahmud points finger at protectors of Awami League

However, he did not name any specific quarters in his post
29 June 2025, 10:31 AM

How to prevent Covid-19 infection: govt issues 11 directives

The DGHS today issued an 11-point directive to contain the spread of the virus across the country
11 June 2025, 11:34 AM

Home adviser meets law enforcers on Eid day

He began his visits at noon by attending a gathering at the Rajarbagh Police Lines, where he exchanged greetings with police personnel
7 June 2025, 15:03 PM

All waste in Dhaka to be cleared by tonight: Adviser Asif Mahmud

Sacrificial animal waste from Dhaka north and south city corporations will be removed by tonight, Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain said this afternoon.
7 June 2025, 14:07 PM

Ishraque inspects DSCC’s Eid waste cleanup

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain, who is protesting to assume charge as mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), personally inspected the sacrificial waste removal activities within the DSCC jurisdiction today.
7 June 2025, 13:38 PM

BGB on alert to prevent rawhide smuggling

The force has also adopted heightened measures to counter any potential push-in attempts across the frontier
7 June 2025, 12:57 PM

Familiar Dhaka in an unfamiliar mood

The familiar city now appears in an unfamiliar form—no traffic jams, no honking, no packed footpaths
7 June 2025, 09:25 AM

Ishraque warns of forming ‘revolutionary city council’ if needed

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain today said that no unelected adviser or administrator will be allowed to occupy the mayor's office at Nagar Bhaban in Dhaka.
6 June 2025, 11:07 AM

500 patrol teams deployed to protect law and order, Rab on high alert

Home adviser confident of a safe and peaceful Eid
6 June 2025, 08:57 AM

Eid homegoers face severe traffic jam on Dhaka-Barishal road

Many families chose to travel by water to avoid the hassle of road congestion
6 June 2025, 05:45 AM

Emergency services resume after weeklong halt

Emergency medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka resumed on a limited scale yesterday, following a weeklong suspension caused by clashes at the facility.
4 June 2025, 20:00 PM

Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance

Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters
4 June 2025, 18:11 PM

UN Human Rights office to open in Bangladesh soon: Gwyn Lewis

MoU is finalised as UN prepares to assist Bangladesh with political, police, judicial reforms
4 June 2025, 09:34 AM