The Chattogram Development Authority’s (CDA) residential project in West Chararkul of Fatehabad has seen at least six buildings constructed since its launch in 2016, but none has design approval from the authority.

With extreme climate events like floods and cyclones, and chronic stressors such as salinity intrusion and water scarcity affecting women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), experts have proposed three climate-resilient intervention packages.

Political parties must ensure greater participation of women and youths in the political process, including nominations in the upcoming national election, for the country’s progress, speakers said at a roundtable yesterday.

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed yesterday said the long- awaited move to establish a separate Supreme Court secretariat is nearing completion to ensure judicial autonomy.

Experts warn delays are letting offenders walk free

A viral video of three men forcibly shaving the hair of a 70-year-old fakir in Kodalia Kashiganj village of Mymensingh’s Tarakanda upazila has triggered nationwide outrage and condemnation.

Bangladesh recorded 1,438 cases of HIV and 326 deaths from HIV infections last year

There is a Dhaka most people never meet.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said yesterday that the next general election cannot be held under a proportional representation system unless the law is amended to allow it.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said Bangladesh is working to revive Saarc, largely inactive for years, and is actively pursuing Asean membership.

Some 29 Bangladeshis deported from Italy, Greece and Cyprus for illegal stay and alleged involvement in crimes were flown back to Dhaka yesterday.

Essential goods like rice, fertiliser, and medicines are being quietly smuggled into Myanmar by a syndicate working with the Arakan Army (AA). In return, yaba, crystal meth, and other narcotics pour into Bangladesh, according to BGB and home ministry sources.

Police yesterday recovered the body of a youth from the Turag river after he was allegedly beaten and thrown into it by mob over mugging allegations.

Chhatra Union (Tamjid-Shimul faction) yesterday raised 12 allegations of irregularities and inconsistencies in the recently held Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) and hall union elections.

A portion of the approach road of a bridge has broken down in Mymensingh’s Nandail upazila due to recent heavy rainfall, creating risk for local people.

Law enforcement agencies have taken comprehensive measures across the country so that Hindu devotees can celebrate Durga Puja in a peaceful and secure environment, said Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam yesterday.

The 10-bed Mother and Child Welfare Centre in Kaliganj upazila of Jhenaidah, built at a cost of Tk 44.2 crore, is struggling to deliver essential health services for pregnant women and children due to an acute shortage of doctors, nurses and staff.

Formal campaigning for the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) and hall union elections officially started yesterday.

Pottery artisans in the southern region are struggling to sustain their craft as rising production costs force them to scale back output.

Died after accidentally touching a live wire at a local restaurant