Parties agree to referendum on July Charter

If the referendum is held on election day, voters will cast a separate ballot to answer "Yes" or "No" on whether they support the charter.
5 October 2025

ICT to probe AL for crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to begin a primary investigation into allegations of crimes against humanity against the Awami League as a political party, Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said yesterday.
5 October 2025

Rallies demand Nov start of Teesta master plan

The "Teesta River Protection Movement" has called on the government to start work on the long-awaited 'Teesta Master Plan' by November under state funding, ahead of the national election next year.
5 October 2025

Not a penny in Ducsu’s account

New leaders are struggling to initiate activities due to the lack of money.
5 October 2025

NTRCA to appoint principals at pvt institutions: adviser

The government plans to authorise the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) to appoint heads and principals at private educational institutions to ensure merit-based leadership, Education Adviser Prof Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar said yesterday.
5 October 2025

7 held over attack on police in Narsingdi

Police yesterday arrested seven individuals accused of involvement in the attack on police personnel including Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Md Anwar Hossain in Narsingdi on Saturday.
5 October 2025

Unregulated shops choking Lawachhara

Various food stalls and gift shops have been operating inside Lawachhara National Park in Moulvibazar for the past 11 years, posing a serious threat to its fragile ecosystem and biodiversity.
5 October 2025

BNP, UN discuss democracy, polls, Rohingya issue

UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis yesterday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed the country’s political situation, the upcoming election, and the Rohingya issue.
5 October 2025

Doctor shortage cripples Nazirpur hospital

Healthcare services at the 50-bed Nazirpur Upazila Health Complex in Pirojpur are being severely disrupted due to an acute shortage of doctors, depriving local people of proper treatment.
5 October 2025

EC to hold talks with media today

The Election Commission will hold talks with journalists today as part of its ongoing dialogue series with stakeholders ahead of the 13th national election next year, said Md Ashadul Haque, assistant director of the EC’s public relations wing.
5 October 2025

3 killed in lightning strike in Cumilla

Two women and a man died when lightning struck Bhabanipur Ghat in Homna
5 October 2025

Faridpur’s Jasim who writes with his feet finally gets NID

Following widespread media coverage of his struggles, UNO stepped in to help
5 October 2025

Friendship NGO selected as 2025 Earthshot Prize finalist

Award celebrates solutions that repair the planet
5 October 2025

University teachers place 12-point demands, including universal pension scheme

They also demand the implementation of a balanced and dignified pay structure
5 October 2025

Hefazat's remarks, The Daily Star's reply

This paper stood as a fearless voice for democracy and dissent during Hasina’s fascistic rule
5 October 2025

Man sent to jail over Netrokona puja mandap attack

22-year-old arrested after CCTV footage linked him to assault that left eight injured
5 October 2025

Lalmonirhat police detain man for stabbing his mother to death

A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her son following a family dispute in Lalmonirhat’s Sadar upazila early today..The deceased was identified as Sushila Karmakar, 55, wife of late Vello Karmakar of Shibram Palpara village under Barabari union..On information, police have arres
5 October 2025

No clause left in constitution that prevents holding a referendum: Salahuddin

Parties close to consensus on July Charter implementation, BNP leader says
5 October 2025

One dies in Karnaphuli Tunnel bus accident

One of the passengers injured in Saturday's bus accident inside the Karnaphuli Tunnel died at Chattogram's National Hospital yesterday.
5 October 2025

Probarona Purnima: Buddhist leaders exchange greetings with Prof Yunus

Thank chief adviser for allocating land for a Buddhist cremation ground in Dhaka's Uttara
5 October 2025