Dipu Moni tells court she is being denied treatment

Former social welfare minister Dipu Moni yesterday told a Dhaka court that she was being denied necessary medical treatment in custody.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Khwaja Habibullah Askari no more

Khwaja Habibullah Askari, founding secretary and a former member of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation Bangladesh passed away yesterday, said a press release.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM

‘As if a part of my son has returned’

Twelve days after firefighter Nurul Huda sacrificed his life while battling the devastating chemical fire in Gazipur’s Tongi, a new life entered his home -- a baby boy who will never see his father.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Last of the shital pati makers

Shital-pati, a type of mat made by weaving strips of murta cane (Schumannianthus dichotomus), was once a popular household item across the country, prized for its smooth texture and natural cooling properties that offered comfort during the sweltering summer months.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Bridge work stalled for 10 months

The construction of a bridge over the Someshwari river near Abbasnagar Bazaar, linking Durgapur and Kalmakanda upazilas of Netrakona, has remained suspended for nearly ten months due to land acquisition complications.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Jhalakathi teacher killed in motorcycle-bus collision

Motorcycle got trapped under the bus, sparking a fire
6 October 2025, 16:59 PM

Turkish deputy foreign minister meets Jamaat chief

Discussions focus on trade, investment and humanitarian cooperation
6 October 2025, 14:34 PM
6 October 2025, 14:00 PM

Jamaat delegation meets visiting UK trade envoy

Discussions cover politics, trade, investment, and women’s economic participation
6 October 2025, 13:15 PM

Khelafat Majlis undecided on joining any alliance: Mamunul Haque

Focus remains on implementation of July Charter, he says
6 October 2025, 11:58 AM
6 October 2025, 11:21 AM

Appointment of public administration secretary: What’s taking so long?

Who will be the next secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration?
6 October 2025, 08:58 AM

Teesta swells, submerges four northern districts

Brahmaputra, Dudhkumar and Dharla flowing below danger level
6 October 2025, 05:37 AM

Ensure judicial probe into Khagrachhari violence

At least 22 communal attacks have taken place in the CHT since the signing of the 1997 Peace Accord, yet almost none of the perpetrators have been held accountable, according to a report released by the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samiti (PCJSS) yesterday.
5 October 2025, 20:52 PM

Won’t tolerate ‘push-ins’ by BSF

Brigadier General Sohel Ahmed, regional commander of Border Guard Bangladesh Chattogram South-East Region, yesterday said no more "push-ins" by India's Border Security Force will be tolerated along the border.
5 October 2025, 20:20 PM

Lightning kills eight in four districts

At least eight people were killed in lightning strikes in four districts yesterday. Of them, three died in Cumilla's Homna upazila, police said.
5 October 2025, 20:16 PM

Syed Manzoorul Islam on life support

Noted educationist and writer Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam has been placed on life support.
5 October 2025, 18:47 PM

Govt issues ordinances to punish errant polls officials

The interim government last night issued Election Officer (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, to ensure punishment of election officials found negligent on duty or involved in irregularities during elections.
5 October 2025, 18:44 PM

Gaibandha woman dies with anthrax-like symptoms

A woman from Gaibandha’s Sundarganj upazila died with anthrax-like symptoms at Rangpur Medical College Hospital last night.
5 October 2025, 18:28 PM

Sudden storms leave 4 hurt, 1,500 houses damaged in 3 districts

At least four people were injured and over 1,500 houses, mostly tin-sheds, were damaged by sudden storms in three northern districts yesterday.
5 October 2025, 18:23 PM