Surayya Akhtar Jahan has been appointed as administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation after the government decided not to renew the one-year contract of Mohammad Azaz.

Ahead of the 13th national election scheduled for February 12, voters in the Chattogram-6 (Raozan) constituency say they are gripped by a deep sense of unease over security concerns.

Reviewing the election manifestos of five political parties, Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) yesterday said the manifestos of the two major parties are excessively ambitious and that none of the parties has provided financial estimates for implementing their proposed programmes.

As the election date draws closer, a festive political mood has taken hold of the Dhaka-6 constituency.

Today is the 23rd death anniversary of freedom fighter and politician Advocate Badiul Alam.

Dilruba Nuri, contesting the Bogura-6 (Sadar) seat in the 13th national parliamentary election, is campaigning on foot in a constituency of nearly five lakh voters, relying on a handheld loudspeaker and donations from well-wishers.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the country would undergo a fundamental transformation and misrule would not return if the “Yes” vote prevails in the referendum scheduled for February 12.

Trials over July Uprising, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings responsibility of the state, he says

"Unless you do this for the country, for the good of the country, people will come back to the streets and pull you down again," said the adviser

Four seriously injured being treated at Gopalganj Medical College Hospital

They were moved to Dhaka for treatment

Tomorrow marks last working day of Prof Yunus-led interim government

Government not renewing Mohammad Azaz’s contract amid ACC probe and corruption allegations

Says key goals achieved; hopes next administration will continue unfinished tasks

Authorities believe the halt would have a positive impact on conserving the Halda River’s fish resources

Deferment order came after the attorney general’s office requested an adjournment

Investigators fail to submit report despite 125 previous deadlines

Police reviewing the entire operation, says Commissioner Sazzat Ali

Supreme Judicial Council initiated investigation concerning her

Two others critically injured in early-morning blaze