7 Upazilas in Bandarban: 60 sawmills operating without DoE clearance

Nearly 60 sawmills across the seven upazilas of Bandarban have been operating without any environmental clearance from the Department of Environment, according to the official record of DoE.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Locals demand river ambulance as bridge delay drags on

Around four lakh residents of Morrelganj and Sharankhola, on the far side of the Panguchi River in Bagerhat, have urged the authorities to provide telemedicine and river ambulance services until construction of a long-awaited bridge is completed.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM

‘An attack on dignity of women’

Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and the University Teachers’ Network yesterday strongly condemned Rajshahi University physics teacher Khandaker Mahmudul Hasan for calling women’s rights pioneer Begum Rokeya a “murtad” (apostate) and “kafir” (non-believer) in a Facebook post.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bhasani’s 145th birth anniv today

Today marks the 145th birth anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, the legendary political leader and visionary who inspired the struggle for an independent Bangladesh.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM

HC upholds RPO clause on party symbols

The High Court yesterday upheld the amended provision of the Representation of People Order (RPO) that requires political parties to contest national elections using their own symbols, even when they are part of an electoral alliance.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM

2 mild quakes jolt Sylhet

Two mild earthquakes were felt in Sylhet early yesterday, occurring just five minutes apart at 2:50am and 2:55am.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Hope, then heartbreak

Rajshahi child, rescued from shaft after over 30 hours, dies
11 December 2025, 15:58 PM

Three ministries reassigned after Asif Mahmud, Mahfuj Alam resign

Adilur Rahman, Asif Nazrul, and Syeda Rizwana take over the ministries
11 December 2025, 15:16 PM
11 December 2025, 14:59 PM

Pro-AL DU teachers say they were assaulted after submitting memo to VC

Video shows scuffle involving Ducsu leader; police say no complaint filed yet
11 December 2025, 14:10 PM

'After historic uprising, country now moving toward a new path'

Chief Adviser Yunus congratulates EC for election schedule
11 December 2025, 14:04 PM

5 detained over protest inside Secretariat

Secretariat staff demonstrated for 20% allowance yesterday
11 December 2025, 13:59 PM

Govt reduces VAT on dates for Ramadan

Advisers' Council also approves compensation for Milestone jet crash victims
11 December 2025, 13:30 PM

‘Deeply disrespectful’: ASK slams RU teacher over post on Begum Rokeya

Authorities urged to prevent spread of hate speech in educational spaces
11 December 2025, 13:25 PM

HC upholds RPO change, parties must use their own symbols

Petitioner planning to move appeal before the Appellate Division
11 December 2025, 13:08 PM

Students’ platform demands wealth disclosure of Asif Mahmud and Mahfuj Alam

Human chain alleges corruption under ex-advisers; urges barring them from contesting polls
11 December 2025, 13:03 PM

SC adjourns hearing on 15th amendment appeals to March 5

Chief justice says a new post-election bench will hold the hearing
11 December 2025, 10:54 AM

Doctor reinstated at MMCH after altercation with health DG

Hospital accepts doctor’s satisfactory reply to show-cause notice
11 December 2025, 10:02 AM

HC orders digital registration of marriage and divorce to prevent fraud

Court says digital system essential to protect citizens’ dignity and ensure verifiable records
11 December 2025, 07:58 AM

Tarique Rahman to return to Bangladesh 'very soon': Fakhrul

Says Tarique’s return will mark a political turning point
11 December 2025, 07:30 AM