Caretaker system basic structure of constitution

BNP counsel Md Bodruddoza Badal yesterday prayed to the Supreme Court to restore the nonparty caretaker government system with necessary guidelines by cancelling its 2011 verdict that scrapped the 13th Amendment of the Constitution, which had introduced the system in 1996.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM

No case filed over clashes yet

No case has been filed over the clashes between students of City University and Daffodil International University (DIU) on Sunday night, which resulted in scores being injured, several vehicles and infrastructure vandalised, and set ablaze.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Lead level high in some local paints

Despite compliance by major multinational and national paint brands with legal lead limits, many local and unregistered manufacturers produce paints containing dangerously high levels of the toxic metal, posing a serious public health risk.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt launches national family planning strategy

The government yesterday launched the National Family Planning Strategy 2025–2030, aiming to ensure universal access to rights-based family planning in Bangladesh.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM

A vision too big for ground reality?

Experts slam govt decision to upgrade airport to int’l status then retract after 11 days
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM

No cause for concern over ties with China

Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday assured that Bangladesh’s engagement with China is no cause for concern, emphasising that the country maintains a balanced foreign policy in its relations with all nations.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM

JCD man shot dead in Jubo Dal factional clash in Ctg

A Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activist was shot dead, and at least 15 others were injured in a clash between two factions of Jubo Dal in Chattogram city early yesterday.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Hamidur Rahman’s death anniv observed

The 54th death anniversary of Bir Shreshtha Hamidur Rahman was observed in Maheshpur upazila of Jhenaidah yesterday with due respect.
28 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Woman, her son die after Narsingdi arson attack allegedly by husband

Accused arrested; case now to be treated as murder
28 October 2025, 17:34 PM

Experts warn of gaps in digital social protection

Stakeholders at BIM roundtable highlight progress and pitfalls in digitalising social safety nets
28 October 2025, 16:58 PM

Not show-cause, only information sought from 3 HC judges: SC

Chief justice carried out routine administrative procedures, statement says
28 October 2025, 16:07 PM

After 17 years, EU to deploy full team to observe Bangladesh’s national polls

Ambassador says upcoming election an opportunity 'to reset reputation of the country'
28 October 2025, 15:05 PM

'BNP is lau, and Jamaat is kodu'

Nasiruddin Patwary mocks BNP-Jamaat split as ‘election-time drama’
28 October 2025, 14:55 PM

A decade of global connection: DU Alumni Association UK celebrates 10th anniversary

BIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury attends as chief guest
28 October 2025, 14:53 PM

Bangladesh, Unicef renew commitment to end child labour by 2030

DIFE says 8 industrial sectors declared child labour-free
28 October 2025, 14:02 PM

Caretaker govt system a basic structure of constitution: BNP lawyer tells SC

All political parties had adopted the system for holding free and fair elections, he says
28 October 2025, 13:59 PM

Woman files rape case against neighbour in Mymensingh

Accused absconding; police say drives underway
28 October 2025, 13:39 PM

Case filed against 150 unidentified people for Bhairab train attack

Three arrested earlier for hurling stones at passengers during railway blockade
28 October 2025, 13:24 PM

Italy pledges 2.5 million Euro to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Renewed funding to UNHCR aims to strengthen protection and essential services
28 October 2025, 12:06 PM

DIU authorities accuse City University of holding hostages, demanding ransom

City University denies accusations, blames DIU students for arson and vandalism
28 October 2025, 12:04 PM