People want a fair election, so does the Bangladesh Army: Lt Gen Md Mainur

Election will allow the army to go back to barracks, he hopes
5 November 2025, 12:22 PM

Hope rises in coastal towns as ADB projects tackle flood and water woes

Upgrades bring visible relief, but clean water and women’s safety remain challenges
5 November 2025, 12:06 PM

Army received govt directive to withdraw 50% of troops: Brig Gen Monzur

Soldiers to undergo rest and election training before phased redeployment
5 November 2025, 10:16 AM
5 November 2025, 10:10 AM

Firearms looted during July Uprising: Govt renews reward offer ahead of polls

Identities of informants will be kept strictly confidential, it says
5 November 2025, 09:39 AM

Govt approves 70% non-practicing allowance for basic subject medical teachers

Submission of non-practicing declaration mandatory to get the allowance
5 November 2025, 09:00 AM

Community health workers continue protest for 16 months’ unpaid salary

They were not getting salary since July last year, making their life terrible
5 November 2025, 06:33 AM

Prothom Alo celebrates 27th anniv

The Bangla daily Prothom Alo celebrated its 27th anniversary with much enthusiasm and fanfare yesterday.
4 November 2025, 21:38 PM

Proposed visit of Zakir Naik: Govt to proceed with caution

Spark Events, an event management company, has announced plans to bring Zakir Naik to Bangladesh for a lecture series later this month.
4 November 2025, 21:37 PM

July charter: Ganatantra Mancha blames govt for deadlock

Leaders of Ganatantra Mancha yesterday said the interim government has to take responsibility for resolving the crisis over the implementation of the July charter.
4 November 2025, 21:02 PM

Over $248m of climate fund lost to graft

More than half of Bangladesh’s climate fund has been lost to corruption, according to a new study by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
4 November 2025, 18:20 PM

Govt finalises draft for forming police commission

The government has finalised a draft ordinance for forming an independent police commission, aiming to ensure accountability within the force and make policing fair, transparent, and free from undue influence.
4 November 2025, 18:19 PM

4 more die of dengue

Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 292 this year.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

SC to promote 1,000 lower court judges

The Supreme Court yesterday decided to promote more than 1,000 lower court judges in various posts, including over 300 ones to the posts of district judges.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

10 workers deported from Malaysia

Mediceram, a Malaysian gloves company which had terminated about 190 Bangladeshi workers on October 31, deported at least 10 of them on Monday night and was in the process of doing the same for others.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Be rational, ensure nat’l stability

Political leaders, academics and civil society members yesterday said the next seven days will be crucial in determining the future of constitutional reform, depending on whether political parties can reach a consensus.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

NCP, 2 other parties get EC registration

The Election Commission is set to grant registration to three new political parties, including the National Citizen Party, formed by leaders of the July uprising.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

European envoys push for Airbus in Biman fleet

Envoys from France, Germany, the UK and the EU in Dhaka yesterday said adding Airbus aircraft to Biman’s fleet, alongside its existing models, would help make the national carrier more flexible, resilient and competitive.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Halt DAP amendment, ensure Dhaka’s liveability

Green activists, city planners and professionals yesterday urged the government to halt its move to amend the Detailed Area Plan (DAP), calling it faulty and harmful to Dhaka’s liveability.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Rains likely in 3 divisions: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thunder showers in three divisions including Chattogram in 24 hours commencing 9:00am yesterday.
4 November 2025, 18:00 PM