HC verdict on appeals May 8

The High Court yesterday fixed May 8 for delivering its verdict on the death references and appeals of the 2001 Ramna Batamul carnage case.
30 April 2025

22 sectors still pay wages below poverty line

At least 22 sectors in Bangladesh continue to pay their workers much less than what is needed to meet basic human needs.
30 April 2025

Court orders confiscation of Joy, Putul, Rehana’s assets

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to confiscate a residential building, a flat, and 117 katha of land owned by Sheikh Rehana, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Saima Wazed Putul, Rehana’s children Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby and Azmina Siddiq, in connection with corruption allegations brought against them.
30 April 2025

Chinmoy Das granted bail

Former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari yesterday got bail from the High Court after 156 days in jail in a sedition case filed in connection with disrespecting the Bangladesh national flag.
30 April 2025

‘491 workers killed in last 3 years’

While Bangladesh observes International Workers’ Day today under the slogan “Shramik-Malik Ek Hoye, Gorbo E Desh Notun Kore” (Workers and employers united to rebuild the nation), the latest data from the Human Rights Support Society highlighted persistent issues of abuse, unsafe working conditions, and systemic neglect within the country’s labour force.
30 April 2025

BSRM School of Engineering inaugurated

BRAC University, in partnership with the BSRM Group of Companies, yesterday inaugurated the BSRM School of Engineering on the university’s Merul Badda campus, said a press release.
30 April 2025

Daffodil, Duke of Edinburgh Foundation sign MoU

Daffodil Education Network and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on April 29, said a press release.
30 April 2025

Rizvi seeks trial of business owners for graft, fascist links

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday called for the trial of business owners who had committed financial crimes and supported “fascists”.
30 April 2025

No polls before AL’s trial, reforms

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) chief Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim yesterday said they want the trial of the Awami League before considering the national elections.
30 April 2025

Fake videos flood YouTube channels in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi YouTube space is flooded with “cheapfake” talk shows and single-host videos that mislead viewers with disinformation, according to a research report released by Dismislab yesterday.
30 April 2025

Seraj Uddin Ahmed’s death anniv

Today is the 40th death anniversary of Seraj Uddin Ahmed, founder chairman of Elite Paint Group of Companies, said a press release.
30 April 2025

Locals suffer as approach roads await repair

The approach roads of a bridge over the Malijhi river in Mymensingh, a tributary of the Kongsha, damaged during last year’s devastating floods, have yet to be repaired, leaving thousands of villagers in hardship.
30 April 2025

Tangail’s ‘Sandesh’, Munshiganj’s ‘Patkheer’, Narsingdi’s ‘Lotkon’ get GI recognition

The announcement was made today at a GI certificate distribution ceremony
30 April 2025

Obliged to publish Ishraque gazette to comply with tribunal order: EC Sanaullah

Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah today said that the gazette in Ishraque Hossain's name was issued only to comply with the Election Tribunal's order, as the law ministry failed to provide its opinion within the stipulated timeframe
30 April 2025

EU supports ambitious reform agenda in Bangladesh: Michael Miller

The European Union has said they support the delivery of an ambitious reform agenda in Bangladesh
30 April 2025

Fishing ban ends tonight, officials hope for boost in hilsa production

Fishing will resume across five major sanctuaries from midnight tonight, as the two-month government-imposed ban aimed at conserving hilsa and other fish species comes to an end
30 April 2025

Homeowners with rooftop gardens to get 5% tax rebate: DNCC

Homeowners under the DNCC will be eligible for a five percent tax rebate if they have rooftop gardens or garden spaces in their yards
30 April 2025

Case filed over rape in Netrokona, man arrested

The case was filed by the victim's mother-in-law
30 April 2025

CA directs to expedite initiatives to enhance capacity of Ctg port

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today directed the authorities concerned to quickly conclude talks with potential foreign investors aimed at increasing the capacity of Chattogram port and ensuring world-class services for port users..He gave the directives at a high-level meeting wi
30 April 2025

Man arrested over death of JnU student

The accused was sent to court, according to the OC
30 April 2025