Metro probe body revised, brought under CA’s special assistant amid criticism

Road ministry adds new member, raising the total number of members to six
27 October 2025, 07:37 AM

'200 hurt' as students of Daffodil, City universities clash in Savar

Three buses set on fire, several vehicles vandalised in overnight violence over trivial matter
27 October 2025, 05:49 AM

Advisory council meetings unlikely after Nov: Mahfuj

Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam hinted yesterday that the advisory council meetings are unlikely to continue past November.
26 October 2025, 21:26 PM

Gazipur Safari Park: At least 37 animals dead or missing in five years

The number of animals at Gazipur Safari Park has dropped sharply in recent years amid allegations of mismanagement, negligence, and theft.
26 October 2025, 21:26 PM

Bias in police postings will be probed

Dismissing concerns over bias in police postings, Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday said the government is committed to ensuring a level playing field for the upcoming national election.
26 October 2025, 21:25 PM

Challenges in Policing: Living conditions appalling at some police barracks

In one of Dhaka city’s most affluent neighbourhoods, the barrack of Banani Police Station stands in stark contrast to its surroundings.
26 October 2025, 18:28 PM

July charter implementation: Commission may ask govt to issue order

The National Consensus Commission is set to submit its much-discussed recommendations to the interim government today, outlining possible strategies for implementing the July charter.
26 October 2025, 18:18 PM

‘It’s up to the army’

ICT prosecution on 15 accused officers’ job status
26 October 2025, 18:17 PM

Suicide prevention needs multi-pronged efforts: experts

Mental health experts at an event yesterday emphasised the need for a multi-pronged approach to suicide prevention, including restricting access to lethal means, promoting responsible media reporting, improving care for high-risk groups, and strengthening mental health services at the primary level.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

2,307 dolphins found in the country’s rivers

Despite pollution and the widespread use of gill nets shrinking their habitat by nearly 30 percent, a recent survey has found 2,307 Gangetic river dolphins across Bangladesh’s river systems.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Don’t make proposals that could risk govt legitimacy

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday urged the National Citizen Party to refrain from making proposals that could later cast doubt on the legitimacy of the interim government.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Rezaur Rahman passes away

Renowned scientist Rezaur Rahman passed away at LabAid Hospital in Dhaka yesterday. He was 81.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Work with integrity, dedication

Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman yesterday expressed hope that army engineers will continue to play a vital role in the country’s development with honesty, integrity, and dedication.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Jatiyo Chhatra Shokti: ‘Rebranding for returning to resistance roots’

Jatiyo Chhatra Shokti aims to pursue anti-establishment and oppositional politics, following its rebranding from BGCS.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Bank Asia holds breast cancer awareness event

Bank Asia’s Human Resources Division organised a “Breast Cancer Awareness Program” on October 23 as part of its initiative to promote health awareness and early detection among female employees, said a press release.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

On a damp floor, under a leaky roof

Water leaks through the tin roof during every rainfall, leaving the floors damp for days, while foul-smelling water overflows from the drains around the compound. This is the daily reality for police personnel at the Steamerghat Police Outpost in Barishal.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Century-old pond being filled up in Ctg

A portion of a century-old pond in the Farider Para area has been illegally filled in violation of existing environmental laws.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Plaintiff assaulted on court premises at BNP leader’s ‘direction’

A plaintiff and his family were allegedly assaulted by some junior lawyers, who are also supporters of BNP’s city unit convener, Advocate Shakhawat Hossain Khan, at the Narayanganj District Court premises yesterday.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Violence erupts over burial of man killed in B’baria clash

Rival groups engaged in a fresh round of violence in Birampur village under Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila yesterday over the burial of a man killed in a clash on Saturday.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Jamaat objects to BNP’s proposal on polling officials

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has expressed concern over a BNP proposal to the Election Commission not to appoint officials from certain institutions allegedly linked to a “right-leaning party” as polling officials in the upcoming national election.
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM