Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has arrested two key suspects in the murder of Rahat Hossain Rabbi at a shisha lounge in Banani.

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday reaffirmed that Bangladesh belongs equally to people of all religions and communities, stressing that the armed forces will always stand beside citizens to safeguard peace, security, and harmony.

Three young Bangladeshis will represent the country at the 2nd SpoGomi World Cup in Japan this October.

The costs of two projects -- one aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable surface water supply in Dhaka and the other for building mini stadiums in upazilas -- are likely to double their original estimates.

The National Consensus Commission yesterday sent the final draft of the July National Charter to political parties, without specifying a deadline for implementing the proposed reforms, a shift from its earlier stance.

"We were not fully prepared to begin on the earlier date. Therefore, the new launch date for the campaign has been set for October 12," said Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Manager Dr Abul Fazal Md Shahabuddin Khan

A Dhaka court yesterday sent to jail a rickshaw-puller, who was taken into police custody after being assaulted by a mob for trying to pay tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Friday, in connection with an attempted murder case linked to the July uprising.

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday urged healthcare providers to refrain from unethical practices, including prescribing unnecessary medical tests and medicines, under the influence of pharmaceutical company representatives.

Bowing to persistent demands from real estate developers, the government has decided to raise the limit on how much floor space can be built on a piece of land -- known as the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) -- in most parts of the capital.

A syndicate run by the civil surgeon’s chauffeur and a government ambulance driver has long gripped Shariatpur’s ambulance services -- and last Thursday, its greed allegedly claimed the life of a newborn.

The Chattogram-Dhaka fuel oil pipeline project was officially inaugurated (commissioned) yesterday.

Police yesterday arrested five people over the looting of stones from the Bholaganj Sada Pathor tourist site in Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila, following a case filed by the Bureau of Mineral Development (BMD).

The Bangladesh Army detained three individuals and recovered arms, ammunition, explosive-making materials, and communication equipment during a special operation at a coaching centre called “Doctor English” in Rajshahi city early yesterday.

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday ruled out any possibility of changing the election timeframe announced by the chief adviser.

Three people working at a construction site were electrocuted to death in the capital’s Bashundhara Residential Area yesterday afternoon.

If the July Charter is allowed to override the constitution, it would set a dangerous precedent for the nation, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

In a message on the occasion of Janmashtami, he said religious tolerance is an integral part of Bangladesh's culture

Two others critically injured

Police and senior BNP leaders later rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control

Considers the matter fully resolved