Basu Bahini: The fierce guerrilla force in the haor

In the wide waters of the Kishoreganj haor, where the tall grasses stand like watchmen, an unlikely guerrilla force rose during Bangladesh’s Liberation War under the leadership of Abdul Motalib Basu, once the feared “Bhorsa Dakat”.
2 December 2025, 18:10 PM

Only army can bring peace in CHT

Transparency International Bangladesh Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman thinks that bringing peace to the hilly regions and ensuring the rights of indigenous people is mainly in the hands of the army.
2 December 2025, 18:09 PM

Tarique’s return rests on Khaleda’s health condition

His decision to return home from London depends on Khaleda Zia’s condition and the possibility of taking her abroad for treatment
2 December 2025, 18:07 PM

Six killed in road accidents in three districts

At least six persons were killed and several others injured in road accidents in Jhenaidah, Madaripur and Narsingdi districts in the last two days.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Dengue claims two more lives

Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 386 this year.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

CJ forms 9-member team to create posts for SC Secretariat

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has formed a nine-member committee to create posts for the newly-established Supreme Court Secretariat and make it functional.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

2 found dead in Ctg

Two persons were found dead in separate incidents in Fatikchhari and Boalkhali upazilas of Chattogram yesterday.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Fair polls alone cannot guarantee democracy

Bangladesh has held several fair elections in the past, but these did not lead to a democratic transition, said Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik, yesterday.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Need stronger political will for disability inclusion

As the country is set to observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, Ekushey Padak-winning activist Md Saidul Huq has urged stronger political commitment to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Uphold integrity, patriotism

Army Chief General Waker Uz Zaman yesterday called on newly commissioned officers to uphold integrity, discipline and an unwavering commitment to the nation as they embark on their military careers.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

A week on, Korail still struggling to recover

In a narrow lane of the Korail slum, Shafiqul Islam and Fatema Begum begin preparing tea before dawn.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bridge without approach roads unused for 2yrs

A 40-metre girder bridge built over the Nariyapara canal in Netrakona Sadar upazila has remained unused for two years as approach roads on both ends are yet to be constructed.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Abdul Gofran passes away

Scientist, academic, civil servant and freedom fighter Md Abdul Gofran passed away yesterday morning. He was 88.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Sunken pontoon disrupts ferry service

Ferry service on the Banshbaria–Sandwip route has been disrupted for the past six months after one of the two pontoons at Banshbaria ghat sank in the Sandwip Channel.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

'Seeing her with my own eyes gave me some comfort'

Says Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman after visiting Khaleda Zia
2 December 2025, 17:03 PM

'Using law to instil fear or suppress dissent undermines democratic principles'

Nagorik Coalition slams Ducsu VP Shadik Kayem for his case filing against Earki, meme pages, content creators
2 December 2025, 17:03 PM

Army, navy, air chiefs visit Khaleda at Evercare

Several political leaders and others have been visiting Khaleda Zia who has been undergoing treatment at the hospital
2 December 2025, 16:46 PM
2 December 2025, 16:23 PM

Arrested in theft case, man dies in police custody

Jail superintendent says Salam Molla suffered a 'heart attack'; dies under treatment at Sadar hospital
2 December 2025, 15:01 PM

RU law students demand inclusion of 13 omitted candidates in Bangladesh Judicial Service gazette

Protesters cite constitutional rights and past sacrifices to oppose exclusion from judicial service list
2 December 2025, 14:46 PM