At least 487 people were killed and 1,194 injured in 559 road accidents across Bangladesh in January this year, according to a report released by the Road Safety Foundation.

Three people were killed and at least six others injured in two separate road accidents on expressways in Shariatpur and Munshiganj yesterday, according to reports from our correspondents.

Rokshana Akhtar, a resident of Narayanganj, came to Chawkbazar with her son, Fuad Al-Fida, who recently passed his HSC examination, to enjoy the traditional iftar items at the historic market.

Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Shahadat Hossain has announced a zero-tolerance policy against illegal billboards and unauthorised advertisements to turn the port city into a planned, clean, and aesthetic metropolis.

The country’s first dedicated election lab has been inaugurated at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), aiming to institutionalise election-focused research.

Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury has constituted an Election Tribunal of the High Court to dispose of the election petitions challenging electoral irregularities.

Shafiqur Rahman, leader of the opposition in parliament and ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has said the July mass uprising took place to ensure freedom of expression and called for building a new political culture that welcomes dissenting views.

In a first for the port city, Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has initiated construction of a dedicated cycling track along the scenic Airport Road.

A total of 43 MPs elected in the 13th National Parliamentary Election are currently facing murder charges under Section 302, according to an analysis by Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan).

A father yesterday broke down before the International Crimes Tribunal-2 as he recounted how he lost both his son and niece during the July 2024 uprising, tragedies that shattered his family beyond repair.

Proceedings at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will continue at their normal pace despite the recent change in government, Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam said yesterday, expressing confidence that the prosecution team would be allowed to carry on its work without interference.

Report with recommendations due by Feb 25

Victim alleges attack led by local Krishak Dal president for backing rebel candidate

Family alleges negligence in his treatment by prison authorities

Within the next year, agri products will be exported on an industrial scale, he said

Justice Md Zakir Hossain assigned to lead the bench

He was also former managing editor of The Daily Star

Specific upazilas across 8 divisions yet to be finalised

Rabiul Alam says extortion is when someone doesn't want to pay or is forced to pay

Government wants to ensure highest level of hospital services, he says