Some parties deceived people by signing July charter: Nahid

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said that some political parties were deceiving people in the name of national consensus by signing the July Charter.
17 October 2025

East Senpara turning into a ‘chemical colony’

Right under the authorities’ noses, chemical warehouses and small factories are operating in full swing in Mirpur’s densely populated residential areas, defying safety regulations and gambling with thousands of lives.
17 October 2025

July charter signed, NCP stays away

The event was marked by protests from a group calling itself July Warriors, who demanded formal recognition in the charter
17 October 2025

Police break up July Warriors’ protests

The signing day of the July charter, hailed by the government as historic, was marred by protests from groups calling themselves the “July Warriors.”
17 October 2025

Lethal gas found in gutted Mirpur warehouse

Toxic hydrogen sulphide gas at “immediately lethal” levels was detected yesterday inside the burnt chemical warehouse in Mirpur’s Shialbari, where smoke was still billowing more than 72 hours after a blaze killed at least 16 people.
17 October 2025

Last-minute changes: Proclamation of independence retained

The National Consensus Commission yesterday made last-minute changes to the July charter, retaining the Proclamation of Independence in the constitution and adding provisions for legal indemnity for July uprising activists.
17 October 2025

Kamini Bhaban in Sreemangal: Once a cultural hub, now a forgotten ruin

A 350-year-old zamindar residence in Bangaon village under Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar now lies in ruins, its rich history fading into oblivion due to years of neglect and abandonment.
17 October 2025

Container transport disrupted at Ctg port amid strike over entry fee hike

Truck, van owners announce indefinite strike from tomorrow
17 October 2025

Factory gutted in CEPZ blaze lacked fire safety

Say officials; fire brought under control after 17 hours
17 October 2025

South Korea pledges to share development experience with Bangladesh

KOICA marks 30 years of partnership in Bangladesh
17 October 2025

‘July fighters’ protest in Kishoreganj over police action in Dhaka

A group of “July fighters” held a demonstration in Kishoreganj town this afternoon in protest against the police action that dispersed fellow fighters at Jatiya Sangsad premises on Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue..Witnesses said the protesters took to the streets near Kishoreganj Model Police Sta
17 October 2025

Mirpur factory fire: ‘Immediately lethal’ toxic gas found in warehouse

Despite danger, grieving families still gathering at the site looking for loved ones
17 October 2025

Salahuddin hopes parties who haven't signed July Charter will do so soon

Today marks the beginning of honouring sacrifices of the martyrs, he says
17 October 2025

Eliminating polythene a key solution for waterlogging: Ctg mayor

Programme launched to collect discarded plastic from public
17 October 2025

Police action on ‘July fighters’ a shame for the nation: Jamaat Ameer

Calls for their demands to be treated with special importance
17 October 2025

Locals block Ctg-Cox’s Bazar highway, demand expansion to six lanes

Protesters halt traffic for 30 minutes after Juma prayers
17 October 2025

HC benches reshuffled as judiciary returns to session

Appellate and High Court Divisions to reopen Sunday after annual break
17 October 2025

JnU students protest rape of 13-year-old in Gazipur

Demand highest punishment of those involved
17 October 2025

24 parties sign July Charter at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban

NCP, Gonoforum, and four leftist parties refrain from signing
17 October 2025

Protesters at Farmgate demand formation of Noakhali division

People from Noakhali, adjoining districts joined the protest
17 October 2025