India is targeting remote and uninhabited border areas to push people into Bangladesh, said the chief of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) yesterday, terming the move “well-orchestrated and unjust”.

Senior Judicial Magistrate Shamsur Rahman passed the order in the afternoon, confirmed advocate SM Siddiqur Rahman, one of Ivy's defence counsels

The voluntary organisation of Chattogram based professionals, town planners, and civil society members made the demand at a press conference at Chattogram Pres Club yesterday

The National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday expressed concern over controversial slogans chanted during recent "anti-fascist" student protests, clarifying that none of its members were involved in chanting anything that undermined Bangladesh's historic struggles.

They are Arafat, 18, a first-year student at Notre Dame College, and Dhruvabrata Das, 18, a second-year student who was set to appear for HSC next month

A nine-day theatre festival organised on the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Mymensingh concluded today

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed optimism about bringing significant changes to Bangladesh’s health sector with the combined efforts of all involved in delivering healthcare services to better serve the people.

The Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) yesterday submitted its probe report against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, bringing five allegations of crimes against humanity during the July uprising.

Police personnel, except those in specialised units, will no longer be allowed to carry lethal weapons, in line with a decision made at the meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order yesterday.

The government yesterday banned all activities of the Awami League and its associated and affiliated organisations, on allegations of killings, genocide, crimes against humanity, and other grave offences during the July uprising.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought detailed information on 172 power plants amid widespread allegations of corruption and irregularities in the country’s power sector.

The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested former lawmaker of Manikgaj-2 constituency and singer Momtaz Begum in the capital’s Dhanmondi area last night.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is set to hold hearing on Jamaat-e-Islami’s appeal today against a High Court verdict that scrapped its registration with the Election Commission as a political party.

The primary victory of democracy has been secured through the fleeing of the fascist ruler during the July uprising, said Prof Ali Riaz, vice chairman of National Consensus Commission, yesterday.

Labour reform and accountability must remain a priority in Bangladesh across all political contexts, top western diplomats said yesterday.

The Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the murder of his two aunts in Shewrapara, said police.

The Brahmaputra river erosion has severely affected four villages in Roumari upazila of Kurigram.

Once the lifeblood of Habiganj’s Nabiganj upazila, the Hatimara river has all but vanished, leaving behind a legacy of lost livelihoods and environmental degradation.

The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended a major overhaul of the health sector, but implementing the proposals will be both challenging and time-consuming, said health experts yesterday.

The other accused in the case are former inspector general of police AKM Shahidul Hoque, forcibly retired major general Ziaul Ahsan, and former deputy inspector general of police Molla Nazrul Islam