It is a significant failure on the part of the state that even five decades after independence it still cannot take full responsibility for maternal care, Prof Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief adviser for the health ministry, said yesterday.

Eight individuals, including two leaders of the Banani Thana unit of Students Against Discrimination (SAD), have been sued in connection with the killing of Primeasia University student Jahidul Islam Parvez in Banani on Saturday.

At least 15 leaders and activists of Awami League and Chhatra League were arrested in separate drives in Dhaka in the last two days following their alleged attempt to bring out flash processions in different areas of the capital.

Bangladesh Police in a statement yesterday said they are thoroughly investigating the death

The victim's cousin filed the case with Banani Police Station early today

Both sides expressed a shared commitment to transforming discussions into actionable projects across a range of sectors

Tension was due to allegations of illegal sand extraction

The High Court today started hearing on a writ petition that challenged legality of four sections of Supreme Court Judge Appointment Ordinance, 2025.

The grant will be disbursed through separate agreements for various future projects.

On March 10, the EC started the process to register the new political parties.

The administration's "silent role" in response to the marches was condemned

He also demanded that NCT operate under the port authority's own management

The students were reportedly returning to campus on April 16 after attending the Biju festival.

The withdrawal of 724 more cases was recommended

The workers went to the factory around 8:00am but did not join the factory's operational activities, police said.

Police recovered the body of 28-year-old Roksana Akhter early today from a ground-floor flat of a five-storey building

The accident took place around 12:30 pm on today in the Bilasdi area of Narsingdi municipality

The health secretary and the director general of health services have been made respondents to the rule.

20-30 unnamed people were made accused in the case.

Urges year-round efficiency