Freedom to publish will define our democracy

Eminent economist and political analyst Prof Rehman Sobhan yesterday expressed concern over the growing mob culture of book burning and attacks on publications which are deemed inappropriate by certain groups.
13 December 2025

Freedom fighters vow to uphold legacy of 1971

Guerrilla fighters of the joint force formed by the National Awami Party (NAP), the Communist Party, and the Chattra Union during the 1971 Liberation War yesterday took an oath to uphold the spirit of the historic struggle for independence.
13 December 2025

Liberation War: Chhatra Union launches 4-day programme

Bangladesh Chhatra Union’s Dhaka University unit launched a four-day special programme yesterday at the Teacher-Student Centre of DU, marking the 1971 Liberation War.
13 December 2025

Compensate nations affected by climate change

Two advisers of the interim government yesterday accused the Global North of failing to ensure climate justice and urged wealthy countries to provide proper compensation to climate change–affected nations like Bangladesh.
13 December 2025

‘BNP won’t run country like fugitive autocrat’

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said that if the party wins the next Jatiya Sangsad polls and forms the government, the BNP will not govern the country the way the Awami League did during its tenure.
13 December 2025

12yrs on, no closure in Gopibagh 6 murder case

Abdullah Al Faruk still shivers thinking about the evening that shattered his world.
13 December 2025

Country drifting from agrarian roots: speakers

Bangladesh is drifting away from its agrarian roots as farmland shrinks due to infrastructure projects and young people turn away from farming, speakers said at a conference yesterday.
13 December 2025

Shipbreakers seek Tk 36,000 minimum wage

Workers engaged in the shipbreaking industry yesterday demanded a minimum monthly wage of Tk 36,000, citing years of inhumane pay structures and hazardous working conditions.
13 December 2025

4 crude bombs explode in Dhaka

1 injured in blast at Muktijoddha Market
13 December 2025

2 July Rebels members injured in attack in Uttara

Efforts underway to identify those involved, police say
13 December 2025

6 Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed, 8 wounded in Sudan UN base attack: ISPR

CA Yunus, Tarique express deep shock over peacekeepers’ deaths
13 December 2025

Gono Odhikar, Mancha 24 demand home adviser’s resignation over Hadi’s shooting

50 candidates targeted to create fear and destabilise the electoral process, Gono Odhikar’s Rashed claims
13 December 2025

Burning of books by mobs a dangerous culture: Prof Rehman Sobhan

Scholars urge protection of free publishing as UPL marks 50th anniversary
13 December 2025

Ctg-15 BNP candidate Nazmul fined Tk 50,000 for violating electoral code

Fine imposed by executive magistrate for motorcade procession
13 December 2025

‘Chhoto Sazzad’, wife get bail in four murder cases

They remain in prison due to other pending cases
13 December 2025

Mirza Abbas calls attack on Hadi part of wider conspiracy

Says 'Hadi is not my electoral rival; he is my competitor,’ wishing his return to polls
13 December 2025

Bangladesh holds just 0.01% of global potato market

Experts say at event organised by the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association
13 December 2025

EU ambassador highlights women’s leadership at Dhaka photo exhibition

‘From Shadows to Leadership’ showcases journeys of women workers in informal economy
13 December 2025

CA to witness flypast, paratrooping at Tejgaon Parade Ground on Victory Day

Final rehearsal of the event will be held at Tejgaon Parade Ground tomorrow at 10:30am
13 December 2025

BNP demo in 7 districts to protest against Hadi’s shooting

Leaders allege plot to sabotage national election
13 December 2025