Lightning strikes kill eight

At least eight people died after being struck by lightning in Brahmanbaria and Kishoreganj yesterday.
11 May 2025

Parties welcome ban on AL activities

Political parties have welcomed the interim government’s decision to ban all activities of the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the party and its leaders is completed.
11 May 2025

What they say

Reaction to the ban on Awami League's activities
11 May 2025

Rizvi slams govt for silence

BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday slammed India for pushing its citizens into Bangladesh and criticised the government for “remaining silent”, accusing it of following Sheikh Hasina’s policy.
11 May 2025

Locals suffer as hospital project stalls for 17 years

The construction work to upgrade the facilities of Kawkhali Upazila Health Complex in Pirojpur remains incomplete even after 17 years, depriving around one lakh residents of essential medical services.
11 May 2025

Long waits, limited care

Patients at the Bahubal Upazila Health Complex in Habiganj are being forced to wait hours for treatment amid a shortage of doctors, nurses and essential medicines, rendering the hospital increasingly dysfunctional.
11 May 2025

Tk 10.79cr trauma centre lies idle

A 20-bed trauma centre for accident victims, established beside the Jamuna Bridge in Mulibari area of Sirajganj, has yet to become operational in four years.
11 May 2025

National plan must prioritise people, nature

Leaders from various political parties yesterday pledged that no future initiatives in Bangladesh would be taken at the expense of people’s lives, livelihoods, or the environment.
11 May 2025

Bangladesh at a ‘crucial crossroad’ of transformation

Bangladesh can learn from China’s success in state governance, social development, and technology, said high-ranking officials from both countries at an event yesterday.
11 May 2025

Amendment to try organisations a timely initiative

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal yesterday described the recent amendment to the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act, 1973 as a timely initiative.
11 May 2025

Lack of political will stalls critical reforms

Several heads of key reform commissions have voiced concern over the lack of political will to implement long-pending reform proposals, accusing political parties of prioritising power over equity and justice.
11 May 2025

Faridpur man killed, two others injured in attack

The deceased, Yasin Khalasi, 19, was a resident of Thanmatta village, said police
11 May 2025

Illegal sand extraction: 53 dredgers, 36 bulkheads seized from Meghna; 6 held

Acting on a tip-off, a team of Coast Guard members launched the drive in Saurarchar area of the Meghna river from 9:00am yesterday to 1:00am today
11 May 2025

‘Choto Sazzad’s wife sent to jail under 30-day detention order

Sharmin Akhter Tamanna, 35, alias Tamanna Sharmin, was detained from the port city's Bahaddarhat-Baraipara area last night. She was later taken to Bakalia Police Station, police said.
11 May 2025

Noakhali AL leader's house vandalised

The house of a former Noakhali Zilla Parishad chairman and president of Noakhali Municipality unit of the Awami League, Abdul Wadud Pintu, was vandalised in the Joykrishnapur area of Noakhali town late last night
11 May 2025

BNP hails AL ban, urges speedy trials

Fakhrul seeks election roadmap, citing public frustration over the lack of democratic process
11 May 2025

Ukraine says will meet Russia for talks if it agrees to ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Kyiv would meet with Moscow for talks in Istanbul on May 15, but that Russia must first commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting from Monday
11 May 2025

BGB rescues 14 kidnapping victims from Teknaf hideout

A special patrol team conducted the raid late Saturday night in the South Lombori area and rescued the 14 individuals
11 May 2025

Constituent assembly election essential for fundamental reforms: Nahid Islam

"To abolish the fascist system, not only the constitution but also economic, political, cultural reforms necessary"
11 May 2025

Remain vigilant to avoid chaos following AL ban: Asif Mahmud

LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain called on the public to remain alert following the government's decision to ban all activities of the Awami League
11 May 2025