July charter, referendum dispute: Resolve differences, preferably in 7 days

Amid the raging dispute over the referendum and the July charter implementation order, the interim government has called on political parties to settle their differences and reach a unified decision as soon as possible, preferably within a week.
3 November 2025, 18:27 PM

No more RPO edits

Eight political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon Bangladesh, have reiterated their firm stance on retaining the recently amended Representation of the People Order (RPO).
3 November 2025, 18:16 PM

Bangladeshis getting tricked into Russia’s war

A growing number of Bangladeshis are being tricked into travelling to Russia under the guise of legal migration
3 November 2025, 18:15 PM

Animal welfare demands political will, not sympathy

Gaps in laws, enforcement, education, and coordination continue to undermine animal welfare in Bangladesh, speakers said at a roundtable yesterday.
3 November 2025, 18:13 PM

ICT-1 expresses annoyance at defence counsel

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday rebuked state-appointed defence counsel Md Amir Hossain, saying that he “talks too much and often makes remarks that embarrass the court.”
3 November 2025, 18:12 PM

HC stays circular to recruit Dhaka Wasa MD

The High Court yesterday stayed the effectiveness of a notification issued for appointing the managing director of Dhaka Wasa on a contractual basis for a period of three years.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Five more die of dengue, 1,147 get hospitalised

The dengue crisis continues to worsen as five more patients died and 1,147 were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Primary schools not getting music and PE teachers

The government has withdrawn its plan to create posts for music and physical education (PE) teachers in government primary schools, weeks after several religion-based organisations opposed the move.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Dhaka constituencies: BNP nominates 13, keeps 7 seats open

BNP has prioritised a combination of old guards and new faces while nominating candidates for the Dhaka constituencies in the upcoming 13th national election.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Defamation case filed against Patwari

National Citizen Party Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari has been sued for allegedly making defamatory comments about BNP and one of the senior leaders of its youth front, Jubo Dal.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Rain submerges croplands in Rajshahi

Heavy rains over the past few days have flooded vast stretches of croplands in Tanore, Paba, Mohonpur and Godagari upazilas of Rajshahi, leaving farmers worried that their crops will yield far less than expected.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Patients fall prey to theft gangs, broker syndicates

Broker syndicates and theft gangs have been operating at Habiganj 250-bed District Sadar Hospital for years, leaving patients and their attendants in constant fear and distress.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Silted canals put boro cultivation at risk

The Goalnagar union in Nasirnagar upazila of Brahmanbaria lies on the eastern bank of the Meghna river, with adjoining wetlands through which water flows into two canals -- Kainchar khal and Chikondia khal.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Maha Rasleela returns with festive spirit

Members of the Manipuri community in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar are passing busy days preparing for the Maha Rasleela. This year, the festival will be celebrated on November 5, coinciding with Ras Purnima.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Appeal filed to scrap 15th amendment

An appeal was filed with the Supreme Court yesterday seeking cancellation of the entire 15th amendment to the constitution, which abolished the non-party caretaker government system and brought several major changes to the charter.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

15 injured in BNP factional clash

At least 15 people were injured in a clash between two factions of the local BNP in Jhenaidah yesterday, reportedly over control of a local market.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Another victim dies, death toll rises to two

A youth, who was critically injured in a series of attacks and counterattacks between two rival gangs in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria on Saturday, died yesterday, raising the incident’s death toll to two.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Safeguard national unity, peace

Hindu community leaders yesterday expressed concern over recent incidents of misinformation, threats, and harassment targeting ISKCON Bangladesh and other religious minorities.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

190 Bangladeshis fired for protesting exploitation

A Malaysian gloves manufacturer has terminated 190 Bangladeshi workers for protesting against exploitative practices, including the non-renewal of their visas.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Candidate list ‘disappointing and full of godfathers’

NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary yesterday said BNP’s announced list of candidates for the upcoming national election is “disappointing” and “most of them are godfathers”.
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM