Bangladesh

Returning officer orders probe after attack on Nasiruddin Patwary

1 MIN(s) ago Politics

DU conducts rabies vaccination, sterilisation drive for campus animals

1 hour(s) ago Bangladesh

Protest on DU campus against move to lease out NCT deal to UAE firm

2 hour(s) ago Bangladesh

Case filed over killing of Sherpur Jamaat leader; 233 named as accused

3 hour(s) ago Crime & Justice

road accident on Chattogram Cox’s Bazar highway

Four killed as dump truck runs over rickshaw-van in Naogaon

4 hour(s) ago Accidents & Fires

Ctg port operations disrupted as workers on 8-hour work abstention over NCT leasing plan

4 hour(s) ago Bangladesh

Tengratila blowouts: Niko ordered to pay $42m against claim of $1b

8 hour(s) ago Accidents & Fires

Uphold dignity of children with disabilities: Tarique

10 hour(s) ago Bangladesh

Journo’s wife found dead at Rajshahi home

10 hour(s) ago Crime & Justice

Peacebuilding: Bangladesh elected vice chair of UN commission

10 hour(s) ago Bangladesh

MFC calls for protection of journos

The diplomatic network of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) in Bangladesh has expressed concern over the growing threats of online violence that disproportionately targets female journalists and media workers.

2 November 2025, 22:20 PM

Amtali MU Girls’ School: Students attend classes in risky buildings

Students at Amtali MU Girls’ Secondary School in Barguna continue to attend classes in unsafe, dilapidated buildings that have not been renovated in years.

2 November 2025, 22:20 PM

Bangladesh voter count now stands at 12.76cr: EC

The number of registered voters in Bangladesh has reached approximately 12.76 crore, according to the draft updated electoral rolls released by the Election Commission yesterday.

2 November 2025, 22:18 PM

3 years on, no bridge for Taltali locals

Locals in Behala village under Barguna’s Taltali upazila have been suffering in their daily commute for the past three years since the collapse of an iron bridge in the area.

2 November 2025, 22:18 PM

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Lalmonirhat–Burimari road turns risky

The 100-kilometre Lalmonirhat–Burimari highway, the only route to Burimari Land Port, has become risky and unfit for vehicular movement due to numerous potholes and surface bulges.

2 November 2025, 22:17 PM

Progress but not at cost of nature: Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday underscored the importance of integrated and balanced development of the country’s roads, railways, airways, and waterways.

2 November 2025, 21:34 PM

Misinformation glut a threat to polls integrity

As Bangladesh prepares for its 2026 parliamentary election, the country faces an unprecedented threat to electoral credibility and inclusive participation due to a barrage of misinformation and hate-driven campaigns, revealed a new study.

2 November 2025, 21:21 PM

Youth shooting training: Experts ring alarm over risk to society

The government’s decision to introduce “shooting” training for general youths has raised concerns among security analysts and criminologists.

2 November 2025, 18:07 PM

Most power deals tied to nexus of companies, govt high-ups: report

Most of the power sector deals were signed by a nexus of private entities, government higher-ups and bureaucrats during the Awami League regime, found the national committee formed to review the power sector contracts.

2 November 2025, 18:06 PM

Uncertainties driving away RMG work orders

A portion of fresh apparel work orders are moving from Bangladesh to other countries because of political uncertainty and gas and electricity supply crises, said a group of trade body leaders and exporters yesterday.

2 November 2025, 18:04 PM

Electoral symbol: Plot thickens over ‘move to undo RPO change’

The government is weighing a step back from its move to amend article 20 of the RPO, a fresh change that will allow parties in an alliance to contest polls with a common symbol, according to highly placed sources.

2 November 2025, 18:03 PM