BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said divisions within the journalist community often lead to journalists ending up in the pockets of politicians.

Inclusive economic growth and pluralistic values make a strong foundation of states, said leading economists and foreign diplomats yesterday.

Friday's tremor laid bare not only the vulnerability of these structures but also the failure of authorities to act despite repeated warnings.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is undergoing treatment under close supervision for chest infections.

Mob violence, moral policing and online abuse are pushing violence against women in Bangladesh beyond private spaces, speakers said yesterday.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed the authorities concerned to form a task force comprising government and private officials as well as experts to undertake urgent measures for earthquake preparedness.

Four in every 10 patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) are not responding to available antibiotics due to their overuse and misuse, according to government data released yesterday, raising fresh concerns about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

National Citizen Party Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary yesterday said that a new political alliance will be unveiled within the next few days.

It is making long-term commitments that will shape the country’s economic future, he says

Police identify attackers as neighbours

Talks with ‘like-minded’ parties underway

Home ministry website publishes notification

Data shows alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance

Urges swift expert recommendations, foreign collaboration, nationwide awareness measures

Injured follower lodges complaint against unidentified assailants

Case named 96 accused and 400-500 unidentified, including AL, BNP, Jamaat and NCP members

Prominent academics, lawyers denounce rising intolerance after July uprising

Trio fined Tk 1 lakh each

Fakhrul says political parties do not want journalists to become partisan

Drives underway to arrest those involved, police say