Different political and student organisations observed the 13th anniversary of the killings during a Hefajat-e-Islam rally at Shapla Chattar in the capital’s Motijheel on May 5, 2013, through discussions, photo exhibitions, and human chains yesterday.

Six more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 317.

Flash floods have inundated around 372 hectares of boro paddy fields in the haor regions of Brahmanbaria, affecting at least 1,000 farmers, with Nasirnagar upazila bearing the brunt of the damage.

Lack of constitutional recognition remains one of the most pressing challenges for the Harijan community, as around 1.6 million people still lack a clear legal identity despite having national ID cards and voting rights, speakers said at a seminar yesterday.

Bangladesh will not wait for a Teesta water-sharing deal with India, calling it a matter of “life and death” for river communities, and is instead turning to China to discuss development projects in the region, said Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman yesterday.

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed senior party leaders to prepare a list of potential candidates for key posts in the party’s associated and affiliated bodies.

Their actions have 'severely tarnished' the institution's image, SC administration says

From sexual abuse and child marriage to labour exploitation and preventable disease, Bangladesh’s children are paying the price for adult negligence and broken systems

Khalilur Rahman says public debate is welcome, but the agreement should be assessed in a broader global context

BGB recovers drone in Lalmonirhat; flag meeting preparations underway

Strong civil‑military bond rooted in independence history, says AKM Shamsul Islam

Tarique Rahman calls for performance audits to ensure effective use of public funds

Family claims he was close to release after bail in multiple cases

Says at least 30 individuals may face charges, including Sheikh Hasina

Condemns alleged travel restriction on World Press Freedom Day

First bilateral engagement since new political government formation

46,514 Bangladeshi pilgrims so far reached Saudi Arabia to perform hajj this year

Processing facilities, high transport costs limit farmers’ gains despite bumper harvest

BNP lawmaker pledges active role for women representatives

PM’s info adviser says filing specific murder cases against journalists in custody was a ‘wrong move’