Businesswoman stabbed to death in Gazipur; former Chhatra Dal leader detained
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Commit to women-centred energy policies in manifestos
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Feb 12 voter turnout may surpass 1991 polls: Touhid
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HC issues rule over Limon’s shooting, compensation
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Bangladesh
Begum Waheeda Wasiuddin passes away
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Tobacco sales banned near health facilities
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Series of fires at households sparks panic in Mirsarai
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Travel ban on DNCC administrator
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Bangladesh
Typhoid Campaign: 1.7cr children vaccinated so far
As part of the ongoing typhoid vaccination campaign across Bangladesh, at least 1.7 crore children have been vaccinated as of Wednesday.
23 October 2025, 22:18 PM
Persons with disabilities: Trapped in charity, deprived of rights
How the country’s system treats them as a welfare issue, denying inclusion and equal opportunities
23 October 2025, 22:17 PM
US ambassador nominee says stronger military ties key to offsetting Chinese influence in Bangladesh
Christensen calls Bangladesh’s next election ‘most consequential in decades’
23 October 2025, 20:28 PM
Shipping Ministry senior secretary attached to Public Administration
Mohammad Yusuf had been serving on contractual basis
23 October 2025, 19:20 PM
Govt looks to implement new pay scale in phases
The interim government is examining the scope for partially implementing the new pay scale for public sector employees.
23 October 2025, 18:25 PM
‘State runs on laws, not on emotions’
Opposing the stance of Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party, the BNP yesterday said the chief adviser has no authority to issue a constitutional or executive order to give the July charter legal recognition, arguing that such a move would exceed the government’s powers.
23 October 2025, 18:15 PM
Govt to ease labour union requirement
The government is planning to relax key labour law requirements, significantly lowering the entry barrier for a trade union in any establishment.
23 October 2025, 18:12 PM
ACC may get power to probe Bangladeshis abroad
The Anti-Corruption Commission is set to gain authority to investigate corruption involving Bangladeshi citizens both at home and abroad, as well as foreign nationals residing in the country.
23 October 2025, 18:12 PM
RPO amendment: Alliance candidates must use their own party symbols
The advisory council yesterday approved major amendments to the Representation of the People Order, 1972, making it mandatory for candidates contesting polls under an alliance to use the symbol of their own party, not that of the coalition leader.
23 October 2025, 18:10 PM
Debapriya deplores the reform drive losing steam
Eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya yesterday expressed regret that the chief adviser’s initial enthusiasm for reform initiatives lost steam before it could build the momentum many had anticipated.
23 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Memorial meeting for Ahmad Rafique today
A condole-nce meeting commemo-rating Ahmad Rafique, a Language Movement veteran, will be held around 3:30pm today at the Abdul Karim Sahityabisharad Auditorium of Bangla Academy in Dhaka, said a press release.
23 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Uprising Case: Police seek to clear Iresh Zaker, ex-cabinet secy Mahbub
Police have sought to clear marketing professional and actor Iresh Zaker of charges in a case filed over the killing of BNP activist Mahfuz Alam Shraban, linked to the July uprising.
23 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Two govt ambulances sit idle in Habiganj
Critically ill patients in Habiganj are being forced to pay high fares to private ambulance operators for emergency transfers to Sylhet or Dhaka, while two government ambulances meant to serve them sit idle and in disrepair.
23 October 2025, 18:00 PM
'Is it really possible to hear 800 cases within 4-5 hours?'
Asks law adviser, expressing concern over a High Court decision to do so
23 October 2025, 16:58 PM
'Time granted to war criminals, but not to a freedom fighter': ZI Khan Panna
Accuses ICT-2 of not allowing them time to study materials of Hasanul Haque Inu's case
23 October 2025, 16:30 PM
‘Conflict of interest’: Lawyer steps away from defending army officers at ICT
Sarwar Hossain says one of the accused officers was named in his own disappearance case
23 October 2025, 16:10 PM
Chief adviser’s team and bureaucrats failed to push reforms forward: Debapriya
Urges political parties to include reform commitments in manifestos
23 October 2025, 15:53 PM
ACC to get power to probe corruption by Bangladeshis anywhere, foreigners in Bangladesh
Draft Anti-Corruption Commission Ordinance, 2025 received in-principle approval today
23 October 2025, 15:36 PM
Netrokona social services worker accused of taking money for allowance cards
Complaint alleges Tk 32,000 collected from 64 villagers; UNO forms probe committee
23 October 2025, 15:26 PM
Mother elephant still guarding dead calf in Kaptai Lake, recovery efforts fail for third day
Forest officials say herd remains in area; mother chasing away anyone approaching spot
23 October 2025, 15:26 PM