Economy shows signs of healing

If macroeconomic stabilisation has been the interim government's main success, revenue collection is its most glaring failure
8 August 2025

Consensus talks resume next week

The National Consensus Commission will resume talks next week, beginning with consultations with experts, to decide how to implement the July National Charter and ensure its legal enforceability.
8 August 2025

‘No govt interference in media operations’

In response to concerns of the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh regarding overall media freedom and journalists’ safety, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing yesterday said there has been “no government interference” in media operations since it took office.
8 August 2025

5,079 arrested in Dhaka till Aug 5 over killings, attacks during July Uprising

707 cases filed with 50 police stations across the capital
8 August 2025

DU JCD announces convening committees for 18 halls

DU JCD President and General Secretary approved the newly announced committees
8 August 2025

18 Bangladeshis pushed in through Naogaon border

During preliminary questioning, the detainees informed BGB that they are Bangladeshi citizens who had entered India illegally several years ago through the Satkhira and Benapole borders
8 August 2025

Three death row inmates accused of sabotage plot to escape Kashimpur jail

Prison authorities say attempt foiled after discovering tools hidden in cell
8 August 2025

Transport owners threaten 72hr strike from Aug 12 if demands not met

This was announced at a representative meeting of the Bangladesh Road Transport Owners-Workers Coordination Council at the Jashore District Workers Union on Friday
8 August 2025

BGB detains 11 women in alleged human trafficking attempt at Panchagarh border

Detainees claim traffickers promised jobs in India, took their money and phones before abandoning them
8 August 2025

8 fishermen missing as trawler capsizes in Bay

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when another fishing vessel hit the trawler, said Coast Guard officials
8 August 2025

Viral video shows couple handling ‘pistol’ in Gazipur restaurant

Police say it was a toy; man in video already in jail over separate charges
8 August 2025

BNP leader’s son held for 'extortion' in Patuakhali

A local BNP leader's son was detained by joint forces in Patuakhali’s Baufal upazila last night for allegedly demanding extortion money from traders and assaulting a village policeman.
8 August 2025

Fifth season of ‘Magic Bauliana’

Folk reality show “Magic Bauliana” is back for its fifth season. Sponsored by Square Toiletries Limited and initiated by the Sun Foundation, the show will air on Maasranga Television.
8 August 2025

Unsafe but unavoidable

A rickety bamboo bridge remains the only means of communication for around 50,000 people in several unions of Madarganj upazila in Jamalpur and Sariakandi upazila in Bogura, forcing locals to risk their lives every day.
8 August 2025

Rain boosts sapling trade in Rajbari

The ongoing Aman paddy planting season has sparked a surge in paddy sapling sales at Khankhanapur market in Rajbari’s Sadar upazila, following recent bouts of rain.
8 August 2025

July killings in Ashulia: Prosecution seeks indictment of 16 accused

The prosecution yesterday urged the International Crimes Tribunal-2 to indict 16 people, including a former Awami League lawmaker and a former Dhaka range DIG, for their alleged involvement in the killing of seven people during the July uprising in Ashulia.
7 August 2025

Dengue death toll climbs to 95 amid surge in cases

At least three dengue patients died while 408 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, indicating an alarming trend in the outbreak this year.
7 August 2025

HC scraps ICT case against Shahidul Alam

The High Court yesterday scrapped the proceedings of a case filed against internationally acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam. The case was filed under the controversial section 57 of the ICT Act, 2006 in which he was behind the bar for 107 days.
7 August 2025

10 ‘diseases’ plague the health system

The health ministry has identified 10 major “diseases” in the healthcare system and has taken or planned measures to address them, aiming to improve the country’s overall healthcare.
7 August 2025

Relocate training flights from Dhaka to prevent disasters

The jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara’s Diabari is a wake-up call to prevent similar incidents in the future, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
7 August 2025