The prosecution yesterday pressed formal charges against former Awami League lawmaker and chief whip Abul Hasanat Abdullah and three police personnel before International Crimes Tribunal-2, alleging crimes against humanity over the 2015 killing of two activists of pro-BNP organisations in Barishal.

Masks prepared by the Faculty of Fine Arts may be carried by hand

ICT can initiate investigations suo motu, Md Aminul Islam says

Fact‑checkers debunked 690 fake photocards between Sept 2025 and Feb 2026

Authorities working to resolve crisis

They will work alongside BGB designated as striking force to maintain law and order

Departmental case will be filed and further steps will be taken according to the rule, official says

The latest appointments bring the total number of administrators to 56

Association places eight-point demand amid fears over shortages

Mangal Shobhajatra changed to Ananda Shobhajatra during interim government tenure

Milon says 55 percent of respondents favour online education

More than 20,000 riders face hardship as shortages disrupt essential travel in remote coastal areas

Aminul Islam warns those filing false or motivated cases would face legal action

Over $1m invested in 13 cultural preservation projects under 25-year US-Bangladesh partnership

Action taken after CCTV footage showed forced collection and resale of fuel at higher prices

Known for difficult conditions with strong waves, currents, changing weather

Tk 935,070 in fines imposed yesterday; three jailed as authorities seize 87,700 litres of illegal fuel

Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman yesterday warned newly appointed administrators of 42 zilla parishads that they would be withdrawn if any allegation of misconduct surfaced against them or if their actions harmed the government’s image.

The European Union, United States, and Canada commended Bangladesh’s progress in labour law amendments, inspector recruitment, and other areas, while urging further steps to fully implement the reform roadmap, said a statement from the Bangladesh Mission to the UN in Geneva at the 356th ILO Governing Body session yesterday.

Victim’s brother‑in‑law initially claimed road accident to secure treatment