Three Rab members in plainclothes went to Brahmanbaria’s Nabinagar on Monday to gather intelligence as part of their routine work, but they ended up being held hostage by a criminal gang.

Bangladesh Railway (BR) yesterday began selling advance online tickets for intercity trains ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (Bapa) has expressed deep concern over the approval of the Padma Barrage Project without proper feasibility studies or stakeholder consultations.

An indefinite strike on three major routes linking Habiganj, Moulvibazar and Sylhet entered its third day today after talks between rival transport owners’ associations failed to resolve an escalating dispute.

Yesterday was the deadline for submitting expenditure accounts of the 13th national parliamentary election, but the BNP, the National Citizen Party, and 23 other parties have yet to file their reports with the Election Commission.

The indefinite shutdown at Barishal University, enforced by teachers demanding promotion, entered its fourth consecutive day today, leaving academic and administrative activities paralysed.

A prosecution witness and mother of slain 14-year-old Ashiqul Islam yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that a doctor initially refused to issue her son’s death certificate after he was killed during the July uprising, saying, “If we issue the death certificate, Sheikh Hasina will kill us.”

The government has decided to establish a Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) in Cumilla city to ensure a modern and sustainable water management system for its residents.

Students of schools, colleges, technical institutions and madrasas across the country are set to enjoy extended Eid-ul-Azha holidays ranging from 16 to 23 days from May 22, according to revised academic calendars.

Over a thousand female students besiege proctor’s office

Thakurgaon war heroine was given a guard of honour before her cremation

GCC chief executive officer orders reinstatement of two officials

Mega initiative aims to restore rivers, reduce salinity, and boost irrigation

All students are now out of danger, says Ishwardi UNO

Satkhira resident says he had illegally crossed into India for medical treatment 23 days earlier and was shot while returning

A former icddr,b scientist and distinguished paediatrician, he devoted his life to child health, diarrhoeal disease research, and medical education

Bangladesh Railway began advance online sales today, with thousands of May 23 seats snapped up within minutes

Party says it did not allocate funds for individual campaigns

Appointments follow prolonged legal battle over cancellation of 2007 viva results

Research will be conducted by Buet, and the findings will be submitted in six months