Blast reportedly triggered by gas line leak; victims suffer 25% to 100% burns

Authorities have decided to exclude pavilions from the Amar Ekushey book fair following a meeting with publishers’ representatives held last evening at Bangla Academy.

The Democratic Rights Committee has called for the publication of a white paper detailing the activities of the recently concluded interim government.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun his time at the Secretariat with a strict focus on administrative discipline, monitoring whether ministers, state ministers, and secretaries have been maintaining office hours since assuming office on February 18.

The Bangladesh Army has reshuffled several key posts at the top level, including the chief of general staff (CGS), principal staff officer (PSO) and director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI).

Digital trade rules embedded in Bangladesh’s new agreement with the US may deprive Bangladesh of tax revenues and also limit the expansion of digital economy, say experts.

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad will go into its maiden session on March 12.

Bangladesh and India have expressed their willingness to build a progressive relationship based on mutual interests.

An eight-year-old boy was killed yesterday afternoon after being hit by a vehicle in the convoy of Cox’s Bazar-2 (Maheshkhali–Kutubdia) MP Alamgir Mohammad Mahfuzullah Farid in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar.

The government has reportedly decided to appoint a new chief prosecutor for the International Crimes Tribunal, replacing Tajul Islam.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday signalled that changes at the top posts of the police force may be imminent.

Bangladesh is set to spend over $30 billion this fiscal year to service its debts, covering both principal repayments and interest on domestic and foreign loans, according to projections by the International Monetary Fund.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh is likely to hold a meeting with the Japanese consortium to resume talks on finalising an agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Third Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

A man was killed after being called out from his home allegedly by one of his neighbours in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Saturday night.

Multiple complaints of sexual abuse against the headmaster of Bandarban Government High School have been filed with the district’s deputy commissioner.

Police suspect dispute over AL office space behind attack

Police say victim is out of danger, probing incident

Jatiya Party yesterday alleged that the interim government “orchestrated” its electoral defeat in the 13th parliamentary polls through “widespread irregularities and engineering” of the results.

Dhaka University Vice- Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan submitted his resignation letter yesterday.

Saleem Samad, an award-winning investigative journalist, writer, and media rights defender, passed away yesterday while undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital in Dhanmondi.