19 October 2025, 15:07 PM

CAAB temporarily designates GSE maintenance area for cargo storage after fire

Govt plans to resume import cargo operations within two-three days
19 October 2025, 14:46 PM

Amar Desh journalist beaten at BNP's Gulshan office; Fakhrul apologises

Reporter says his phone was broken while recording nomination seekers' scuffle
19 October 2025, 14:08 PM
19 October 2025, 13:08 PM

Media professional found dead at Dhaka home

Police suspect suicide; news portal dismisses claims linking death to a workplace complaint
19 October 2025, 13:04 PM

BNP pledges to consider nationalisation of MPO-listed institutions if elected

Alliance for Nationalisation of MPO-Listed Educational Institutions leaders meet Fakhrul
19 October 2025, 12:51 PM

Disagreements natural in politics: Adviser Rizwana

She says differences among parties part of democratic process
19 October 2025, 12:46 PM

‘Didn’t find any fire detection or protection system inside’

Fire official says had such systems been in place, accident in Dhaka airport might not have happened
19 October 2025, 12:06 PM

Bangladesh seeks Saudi support for coastal greening and rainwater harvesting

Environment adviser and Saudi ambassador discuss cooperation on tree plantation, water security
19 October 2025, 11:37 AM

Horse carts, motorbikes keep life and economy moving in Padma chars

With no paved roads, residents rely on horses and bikes to reach Kabirpur ghat in Faridpur to cross the river
19 October 2025, 06:36 AM

Govt approves 5% house rent allowance for MPO teachers from Nov 1

New house rent allowance structure to be implemented without arrears
19 October 2025, 04:59 AM

Songs of the soul

As dusk fell over Suhrawardy Udyan, the air was filled with the rhythmic sound of ektaras and soft hum of mystic verses that have travelled through generations.
18 October 2025, 21:18 PM

MPO teachers continue protest for seventh day

MPO-listed teachers and employees of private educational institutions continued their sit-in protest at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka for the seventh consecutive day yesterday, pressing for a three-point demand.
18 October 2025, 21:17 PM

‘One repatriation, one recruitment’

Bangladesh and Italy are working on a new mechanism under which the European country will hire one Bangladeshi worker for every irregular migrant repatriated from Italy.
18 October 2025, 21:17 PM

Faridpur, Rajbari fishers defy hilsa ban over aid delay

Defying the government ban on catching hilsa during the breeding season, many fishermen in Faridpur and Rajbari have continued fishing in the Padma River, citing delays in receiving government assistance and pressure to repay loans.
18 October 2025, 21:04 PM

Salahuddin draws flak over July warriors remark

The National Citizen Party yesterday lashed out at BNP’s Salahuddin Ahmed, accusing him of defaming July warriors by calling them “collaborators of fascists” in a remark made to journalists in the morning.
18 October 2025, 18:27 PM

Govt drafts 2 laws to protect patients, healthcare workers

If any person leads, participates in, or incites any organised group or riot that results in an attack or assault on a healthcare worker or healthcare institution, they may face up to 10 years in jail, or a fine of up to Tk 15 lakh, or both.
18 October 2025, 18:12 PM

Consensus to reform: Will this one stick?

Most of the political parties have signed the much-discussed and long-awaited July National Charter -- a landmark document towards reshaping Bangladesh’s democracy and its institutions.
18 October 2025, 18:11 PM

Tk 1,200cr lost in missed savings as pipeline sits idle

Government has yet to find operator over a year and half after completion of Single Point Mooring project in Cox’s Bazar
18 October 2025, 18:08 PM

A festival of light, livelihood

With Diwali approaching, potters in the northern parts of the country are abuzz with activity as they race to meet soaring demand for earthen lamps, locally known as diya.
18 October 2025, 18:00 PM