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Doctor, nurse shortage strains Pirojpur hospital
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Bangladesh
Locals suffer as Teesta devours key road
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Bangladesh
CU announces free bus service after student protest
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Bangladesh
Terminal-3 to partially open on Dec 16: Minister Millat
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Bangladesh
Form elite force after detailed discussions
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Bangladesh
Spotlight / Bandarban jail stretched far beyond capacity
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Bangladesh
Spotlight / Dhaka-Kolkata train: Resumption of services on cards
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Diplomacy
Fertiliser still stuck in supply chain maze
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Bangladesh
CJ, 4 judges leave court after SCBA chief’s remark
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Bangladesh
RU students file complaint against seniors over ragging
Two of the victims filed a complaint with the university proctor yesterday
5 May 2025
RUCSU draft voter list delay draws criticism from former student leaders
They issue a four-point demand, with the immediate release of the draft voter list as a key priority
5 May 2025
Army chief returns from Qatar visit focused on defence, job cooperation
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home today after wrapping up an official visit to Qatar, which focused on strengthening military cooperation and expanding employment opportunities for retired Bangladesh Army personnel
5 May 2025
SC functions suspended for half day in honour of Barrister Abdur Razzaq
Judicial functions of the Appellate and High Court Divisions of the Supreme Court will remain suspended for half of today in honour of veteran jurist Barrister Abdur Razzaq
5 May 2025
Bangladeshis to get urgent medical visas to China in a day
Application, approval process simplified
5 May 2025
Rajshahi–C'nawabganj train services resume after 3.5 hours
The train movement resumed around 10:35am
5 May 2025
Unconstitutional, unacceptable, irrational
Human Rights Forum Bangladesh (HRFB) has strongly condemned recent demands from certain groups calling for the abolition of the government-established Women’s Affairs Reform Commission and the enactment of a blasphemy law in the country.
4 May 2025
ACC sues ex-MP Morshed Alam, family
The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against former Awami League lawmaker Morshed Alam over allegations of embezzling a large sum of money under the guise of purchasing land.
4 May 2025
Journo protection law at review stage
The government is working to introduce a law for the protection of journalists, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said.
4 May 2025
Tarique expresses condolences over Barrister Abdur Razzaq's death
Razzaq, a senior Supreme Court lawyer, was a former assistant secretary general and member of the central executive council of Jamaat-e-Islami
4 May 2025
Hold those involved in Shapla Chattar incident accountable: Odhikar
Rights organisation Odhikar has called for a thorough investigation into the Shapla Chattar "mass killing" to ensure those involved are held accountable
4 May 2025
Barrister Abdur Razzaq no more
Eminent jurist Barrister Abdur Razzaq passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka's Dhanmondi yesterday afternoon. He was 75.
4 May 2025
BNP discusses polls, regional stability with Russian envoy
Most foreign countries, including Russia, are waiting for an elected government in Bangladesh through a credible election, said BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday.
4 May 2025
ACC probing 3 aides to 2 advisers
The Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an inquiry into corruption allegations against three former personal staffers of two government advisers.
4 May 2025
No deal on humanitarian channel yet
Bangladesh will not engage in any proxy war, as suggested by a news portal of a neighbouring country, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said yesterday.
4 May 2025
Women’s affairs commission: Writ petition challenges parts of report
A Supreme Court lawyer yesterday filed a petition with the High Court challenging the legality of some recommendations made in chapters 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, and 12 of the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission’s report.
4 May 2025
Meeting with IMF today to break deadlock
The government and the International Monetary Fund are set to meet again today for another round of negotiations over the release of the fourth and fifth tranches of a $4.7 billion loan programme.
4 May 2025
Hasnat attacked in Gazipur; two held
Criminals attacked a vehicle carrying Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator (South) of the National Citizen Party, at the Chandana intersection in Gazipur yesterday.
4 May 2025
No cattle market in Aftabnagar
The High Court yesterday stayed for three months a decision made by the Dhaka South City Corporation to set up a cattle market at Aftabnagar in Dhaka ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
4 May 2025
Democracy can’t do without a free press
Political parties have stressed their commitment to ensuring press freedom, recognising it as essential for democracy and good governance, and warning that its absence leads to fascism.
4 May 2025