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E-learning to be introduced in 149 CHT schools
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EC must ensure gender-sensitive polls environment
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Safeguard voting rights in CHT
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‘Fascists have no supporters left’
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Keep foreign policy above party lines
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Next govt must back the anti-tobacco law amendment
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Mobile phone traders protest on road against blocking of unauthorised handsets
Demand withdrawal of the decision, tax cuts
30 November 2025, 09:00 AM
Protesters block Ctg-Cox’s Bazar highway demanding six-lane expansion
Vehicular movement disrupted; police say efforts underway to resolve situation
30 November 2025, 06:45 AM
Chattal Surangan hosts Nabanno Festival
Chattal Surangan, a local organisation focused on social and cultural practices, hosted a seasonal cultural event titled “Nabanno’s Fragrance in the Songs of Six Seasons” at the CRMS TV Studio Hall on Momin Road in the port city on Friday.
30 November 2025, 01:08 AM
Hathazari in Ctg: Fakir Mosque, a living testament of history
Located beside Krishi Farm Road in the heart of Hathazari upazila of Chattogram stands what is arguably one of the oldest surviving mosques in the division, the Fakir Mosque.
30 November 2025, 00:15 AM
Hallmark MD Tanvir Mahmud dies
Tanvir Mahmud, managing director of Hallmark Group, who was jailed in a fraud case, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital last night.
29 November 2025, 22:05 PM
Health assistants start work stoppage
Bangladesh Health Assistant Association began an indefinite work stoppage at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital yesterday to press home its six-point demand, including upgrading their post to the 14th grade.
29 November 2025, 18:39 PM
Govt okays draft NGO law amid BNP’s objection
The Advisory Council yesterday approved the draft “The Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025” amid strong objections from the BNP.
29 November 2025, 18:27 PM
Frequent shake-ups ‘erode confidence in field admin’
Frequent reshuffles of deputy commissioners (DCs) just months before the national election have sparked unease in the field administration, raising concerns about election preparedness.
29 November 2025, 18:26 PM
Rab-15 CO among 300 transferred
In a major reshuffle, more than 300 members of Rapid Action Battalion–15, including its commanding officer Lt Col Kamrul Hasan, have recently been transferred from the unit responsible for Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban.
29 November 2025, 18:24 PM
Laurels for tech powerhouses
4 companies, 3 individuals recognised at 10th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
29 November 2025, 18:18 PM
Khaleda’s condition ‘unchanged’; still not fit for travel
Sending her abroad now depends on the improvement of her overall condition and the recommendation of the medical board
29 November 2025, 18:18 PM
Human trafficking: New law drafted as 95% of cases end in acquittal
The new ordinance updates the legal framework to meet international standards, particularly the UN protocol on migrant smuggling.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Civic groups vow to establish good governance
An open discussion was held yesterday at a community centre in Chattogram city to exchange experiences and determine next steps for anti-corruption activities aimed at promoting integrity and good governance across various service sectors in Chattogram.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP activists wait outside Evercare for updates
BNP leaders and activists continued to gather outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday to enquire about the health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, despite repeated instructions from the party not to crowd the hospital premises.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Amra Notun award 2025: Three young changemakers honoured
Stories of Inclusion, Jol Shikha and Good Do Toys -- three youth-led initiatives -- were awarded the Amra Notun Young Changemakers Award 2025 in recognition of their efforts to drive social change.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Boost readiness as earthquake risk remains high
Bangladesh faces a high risk of major earthquakes due to its location along three active tectonic plate faults, experts warned yesterday, stressing that preparedness, public awareness and modern technology are crucial to reducing casualties and damage.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Education in Bangla key to intellectual growth
Education must begin in the mother tongue if a nation wants to preserve its cultural identity and develop a meaningful intellectual tradition, speakers said at a seminar on Friday.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Voter confidence fragile ahead of national polls
Eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya yesterday said voter confidence remains fragile, with many fearing the election may not be held at all and, even if it is, uncertainties persist over how free, fair, acceptable and participatory it will be.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF along Chuadanga Border
The body will be returned to Bangladesh after autopsy
29 November 2025, 16:59 PM
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Khaleda Zia a swift recovery
Praises BNP chairperson’s contributions to Bangladesh
29 November 2025, 16:41 PM