The spirit of Mujibnagar government can still guide us

It envisioned a republic built on the principles of equality, human dignity, and social justice
17 April 2025

BNP committed to reforms, not against: Nazrul

BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan today said that the party is not against reforms but is, in fact, committed to the process of reform
17 April 2025

Polytechnic students postpone rail blockade; talks with education ministry likely

A meeting with the education ministry is likely to take place at 11:00am
17 April 2025

Arson attack on Ananda Shobhajatra artist’s home

Four people were arrested over setting fire to the Manikganj house of artist Manabendra Ghosh, who made the tiger motif for the Borsho Boron Ananda Shobhajatra, yesterday.
16 April 2025

Roadmap for election by July

The Election Commission (EC) is likely to announce its roadmap for the 13th national election by July in line with the timeline announced by the interim government.
16 April 2025

Dedicated hospital for expats soon

Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, yesterday announced that a dedicated hospital for expatriates will soon be established in Dhaka's Gulshan.
16 April 2025

RU approves amended RUCSU charter, forms election commission

Ahead of the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election, the university administration has approved the amended constitution of the student union and formed an election commission
16 April 2025

Youth shot dead by BSF at Lalmonirhat border

A Bangladeshi youth shot by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at the Hatibandha border in Lalmonirhat died at a hospital in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district around 10:00pm last night
16 April 2025

Hit-and-runs dominate DNCC crash data

At least 123 people were killed in 117 fatal road crashes in 2023 within the Dhaka North City Corporation area, with pedestrians making up the majority of victims, according to a new road safety report jointly prepared by DNCC and Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
16 April 2025

Petition seeks ban on online gambling ads

A writ petition was filed with the High Court yesterday to block advertisements and endorsements of online gambling or betting websites circulated on social media and mainstream media platforms.
16 April 2025

Salman F Rahman, Shibli Rubaiyat among 30 sued

The ACC has filed a case against 30 individuals over allegations of embezzling Tk 1,000 crore through fraudulent bond issuance.
16 April 2025

Election Roadmap: BNP unhappy as Yunus gives no specific timeline

The election must be held by December, as any delay could cause the situation to spiral out of control, the BNP said after a meeting with the chief adviser yesterday.
16 April 2025

Novoair may be grounded from May

Novoair is likely to shut down its operation for around three months from May as the private airline has started the process of selling the five ATR aircraft in its fleet.
16 April 2025

Mujibnagar Day today

Today is the historic Mujibnagar Day, the day Bangladesh’s first government took oath in 1971 amidst the Liberation War.
16 April 2025

BDR carnage probe report likely by June: commission

The investigation into the 2009 BDR (now Border Guard Bangladesh) carnage is progressing in full swing and a report may be submitted by June, said the independent commission set up for the probe.
16 April 2025

Time’s List: Yunus among 100 most influential people

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has been named among TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025.
16 April 2025

European lawyers’ body condemns Tureen’s arrest

The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), representing over 1 million lawyers across 46 countries, has voiced concern over the recent arrest and alleged mistreatment of Barrister Tureen Afroz.
16 April 2025

Bangladesh’s future rests on its people

The US State Department has reiterated that the future of Bangladesh will ultimately be determined by its people.
16 April 2025

Girl raped on moving bus

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped on a moving bus in Chattogram’s Bahaddarhat area on Tuesday night.
16 April 2025

2 killed as vehicle falls into drain

Two persons were killed and three others injured after a human haulier fell into a roadside drain in Ashulia yesterday.
16 April 2025