South Korea donates 20,000 metric tonnes of rice for Rohingya

The contribution, enough to feed 1.1 million Rohingya for nearly two months, comes amid declining humanitarian funding
12 November 2025, 09:48 AM

Emon gang paid shooters Tk 1 lakh each to kill Mamun: DMP's DB chief

The murder was carried out over underworld dominance in Dhaka, police say
12 November 2025, 08:02 AM

Dhaka under tight security ahead of Hasina verdict date, AL ‘lockdown’

Roads were visibly lighter than usual today, while the metro rail also saw fewer passengers
12 November 2025, 07:47 AM

Several DU gates found chained and labelled ‘lockdown’

Authorities suspect internal involvement; investigation underway
12 November 2025, 07:35 AM

Dried fish season begins in Kuakata

Local traders say around 5,000 tonnes of dried fish are produced here each year
12 November 2025, 06:01 AM

14 BGB platoons deployed in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur

The deployment comes ahead of announcement of verdict date in case against Hasina
12 November 2025, 05:59 AM

‘No sensible person can believe this’

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday said there is no reason to believe the Indian media’s claim that Pakistan-based terrorists are plotting to attack India “using Bangladesh as a launchpad”.
11 November 2025, 21:35 PM

Govt to clarify July charter steps in 3-4 days

Implementation details of the July charter will be clarified within days, said Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday.
11 November 2025, 18:33 PM

Bangladesh 13th in Long-Term Climate Risk Index

Bangladesh ranked 13th in the Long-Term Climate Risk Index, highlighting its continued vulnerability to floods, heatwaves, cyclones, and storms
11 November 2025, 18:10 PM

ASK probe finds evidence of police torture in Netrakona

The Ain o Salish Kendra has found preliminary evidence of human rights violations in an incident of alleged torture in police custody in Netrakona.
11 November 2025, 18:09 PM

‘Jamaat will cease to exist after next polls’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said Jamaat-e-Islami would “cease to exist” after next year’s national election, urging people to remain cautious of their “hypocrisy”.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM

EC bans posters, drones in campaigns

The Election Commission has introduced a comprehensive code of conduct that bans the use of posters and sets clear guidelines for the use of social media during election campaigns.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Yunus calls for quality, inclusivity in BNCC

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for improving the quality and inclusivity of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) as part of a long-term vision to engage youth in leadership, discipline, and national development.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Traffic slows in some spots amid eight-party rally

Traffic in Dhaka came to a standstill in some key places yesterday afternoon after a joint rally by eight like-minded parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, commenced at Purana Paltan.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Tuhin president, Sadat GS of private univ PR association

Abu Mia Akand (Tuhin) has been elected as president and Abu Sadat general secretary of Private University Public Relations Officers Association for 2026-2027, said a press release.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Caretaker govt: SC verdict on appeals, review November 20

The Supreme Court yesterday fixed November 20 for the delivery of its verdict on the appeals and review petitions against its 2011 judgement that scrapped the non-party caretaker government system.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM

UN seeks joint effort to rescue Rohingyas at sea

The United Nations and rights bodies have urged regional countries to launch urgent search and rescue operations for Rohingya and other refugees stranded at sea following the capsize of a boat off the coasts of Malaysia and Thailand.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Three more die of dengue, 912 get hospitalised

At least three dengue patients died while 912 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Not facing pressure from any quarter

The ICT prosecution yesterday said it was not facing pressure from any quarter despite escalating violence ahead of the impending verdict in the crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
11 November 2025, 18:00 PM