Hasina’s Case: Deputy registrars sent to bring defence lawyer to hearing

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday sent two deputy registrars to the chamber of Senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna, appointed earlier as defence counsel for deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina in an enforced disappearance case, after he failed to appear during the charge-framing hearing.
3 December 2025, 18:24 PM

Govt vehicle runs over 2-yr-old kid, kills her

A two-year-old girl was crushed to death yesterday by a government vehicle in Cumilla’s Homna upazila.
3 December 2025, 18:21 PM

CA urges armed forces to play ‘historic role’ in polls

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday lauded the enduring contributions of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to national security, development, and nation-building.
3 December 2025, 18:21 PM

Primary Schools: Exams disrupted as teachers declare full shutdown

The ongoing strike by assistant teachers in government primary schools has severely disrupted annual exams across the country, leaving thousands of students uncertain about their academic future.
3 December 2025, 18:19 PM

Yunus visits Khaleda at hospital

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday visited Evercare Hospital to enquire about the health of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
3 December 2025, 18:19 PM

Khaleda’s condition unchanged

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains unchanged, and a specialist from the United Kingdom is assisting in her treatment.
3 December 2025, 18:18 PM

Brazen killings stoke fear ahead of polls

"Illegal firearms, weak policing, and reactivation of top criminals released after last year's political changeover are mainly driving the killings"
3 December 2025, 18:18 PM

5 more die of dengue, 490 get hospitalised

At least five dengue patients died while 490 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

‘AL, Jamaat were always a better match’

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas yesterday said Jamaat-e-Islami had never been able to practise civil politics and Awami League had always been a better match for the party.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Media freedom crucial for free and fair polls

As Bangladesh approaches a critical election early next year, responsible and independent journalism will be crucial in ensuring a free and fair poll, said two foreign diplomats at a media freedom event yesterday.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Consider health of Khaleda before announcing election date

The National Citizen Party yesterday urged the Election Commission to consider the illness of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and the country’s current political situation before announcing the schedule for the upcoming 13th national election, scheduled for next February.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Prosecution details harrowing accounts in Rab-run cells

The prosecution yesterday presented harrowing accounts of enforced disappearances and torture inside Rab-run TFI cells as the International Crimes Tribunal-1 began hearing the charge framing against Sheikh Hasina and 16 others.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Strengthen survey, analyse data for safety

Timely surveys, data collection, and analysis are crucial for preparing for potential major earthquakes, with Bangladesh sitting on a geologically active zone, said experts at an event yesterday.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Summer onion project wilts as seeds cannot withstand heat

Farmers welcome project but say they need heat-tolerant seeds
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Protests, counter-protests escalate over ordinance

Students and teachers from the seven affiliated colleges yesterday staged separate demonstrations over the proposed Dhaka Central University ordinance.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Ensuring digital safety a social responsibility

Bangladesh must confront the rapid rise of digital violence against women and girls, said speakers yesterday.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Resort boom ravages forests on Sonadia Island

A spree of resort construction on Sonadia Island under Moheshkhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar is causing severe damage to forestland and wildlife.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Four university students arrested over rape, extortion of classmate in Savar

Accused allegedly blackmailed victim with photos and videos
3 December 2025, 17:31 PM

Chinese medical team arrives in Dhaka to assist Khaleda's treatment

Team comprises four members; will assist local doctors
3 December 2025, 17:08 PM

Solace for a mourning mother dog

Two puppies offer emotional healing after tragedy in Ishwardi
3 December 2025, 16:30 PM