Three people were killed and another was injured as a covered van collided with a battery-run three-wheeler on the Dhaka-Barishal highway in Madaripur Sadar upazila yesterday.

A group of activists under the banner of July Oikya was stopped by police yesterday while marching towards the Election Commission with several demands, including the cancellation of the candidacies of nominees from the Jatiya Party, the 14-party alliance and the National Democratic Front (NDF) ahead of the February 12 election.

Shakrain one of Old Dhaka’s longest living traditions, is set to be celebrated today, with preparations gathering pace across the historic neighbourhoods of the capital.

Topsoil, rich in organic matter and nutrients, is vital for agriculture. Yet large volumes of this valuable layer are being excavated from farmlands and diverted to brick kilns, particularly in Magura’s Mohammadpur upazila.

Attempt made to commemorate Bangladesh’s 54th Victory Day

General Dwivedi dismisses concerns over Bangladesh’s ties with Pakistan and China

Türk praises Prof Yunus for his efforts during phone conversation

Nazrul Islam Khan says symbols of certain political parties are in the first row

CPA confirms one-year appointment as training service assistants

Lodges complaint with Brahmanbaria returning officer

453-page full text uploaded on the website of chief prosecutor’s office

Committee to hold meeting tomorrow at 6:00pm

Doctors failed to remove the bullet despite hours of complex surgery

In total, 203 candidates regained eligibility in four days

Term the incident a grave violation of human rights

Inspects records linked to state-funded productions

Killers also took valuables and gold from the flat, family claims

Nahid questions funding of BNP’s ‘Family Card’

25 prominent businessmen, including Salman F Rahman, accused of supporting a violent crackdown

Another victim undergoing treatment with injuries