For a country that aspires to middle-income status, the lesson of 2025 is stark

The Election Commission yesterday said there is no legal bar to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s registration as a voter, clearing the way for his enlistment as early as today.

Any political party may forge an electoral alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami if it agrees to three conditions, Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman said yesterday.

Severe cold continued to disrupt the livelihoods of people across the country yesterday, particularly in the northern districts, with low-income groups and agrarian communities bearing the brunt.

A worker was killed after being trapped in a machine at a brick kiln in Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram yesterday.

Police have so far arrested 18 people in connection with the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, following allegations of “hurting religious sentiments” on the night of December 18.

Police have arrested another individual in connection with the attack, looting, and arson at the offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo.

A fire broke out at a warehouse located on the roof of an eight-storey commercial building, Khaddar Bazar Shopping Complex, in the capital’s Gulistan yesterday evening.

Farmers along the banks of the Sangu river in Bandarban’s Thanchi upazila are gradually moving away from tobacco cultivation, turning instead to green, environment-friendly crops in a shift that is improving livelihoods while easing pressure on forests and fragile hill ecosystems.

A woman and her 10-month-old daughter were killed, and two others injured, when a truck rammed into a parked car on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail yesterday.

Signs visitors' book, headed towards Dhaka

Total number of arrests in the incidents now 32

Eco Park is adjacent to Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary – home to a herd of 60-65 wild elephants

Wreaths had to be placed before sunset as per regulation

Accident happened while the victims were sleeping in the engine room

DIFE official says legal action would be taken as per rules

The blaze was brought under control around 6:58pm

Urges Shibir to act as guardians of the student community

Stood alone for some time in front of the grave

Vigilance increased and BGB remains on high alert