Daylong traffic chaos paralyses the capital

Several parts of Dhaka experienced severe traffic congestion yesterday due to protests, road blockades, and political programmes, causing immense suffering for commuters throughout the day.
6 August 2025

All prisoners’ names of July uprising to be preserved in July Museum: Asif Nazrul

Asif Nazrul said after the uprising, various attempts are being made to divide the forces of the uprising by giving false information
6 August 2025

Moulvibazar’s Barlekha College wins first place in national July graffiti contest

The participants are Moazzama Labiba Binte Hamid, Amina Sultana, and Nusrat Jahan Riya
6 August 2025

Islami Andolan questions polls timing, cites unresolved issues

Calls for legal basis of July Charter before election timeline is finalised
6 August 2025

Election 2026: CA’s office sends letter to EC

With this letter, the government has formally requested the EC to arrange the election
6 August 2025

Spillway gates of Kaptai dam raised again as lake water levels surge

Authorities have further raised the spillway gates of Kaptai dam as water levels in the lake continue to rise due to increased inflow
6 August 2025

CMM Court to facilitate virtual hearings for high-risk individuals

Aims to address growing security concerns and reduce the strain on law enforcing agencies
6 August 2025

Unusual engine vibration: Biman flight to Bangkok returns mid-air

Flight BG-388, carrying 146 passengers, departed Dhaka airport for Bangkok at around 12:00pm
6 August 2025

SC could hear petitions challenging 2011 ruling on caretaker govt tomorrow

The petitions have been included as item no 37 for hearing in tomorrow's cause list of a seven-member bench of the Appellate Division of the SC
6 August 2025

Hefazat criticises July Declaration for overlooking 2013 Shapla Chattar crackdown

The organisation also said the interim government must reform the police and intelligence systems left by the previous government to ensure justice
6 August 2025

Journalist forum slams EC’s media guidelines

Demands immediate suspension and revision of the guidelines
6 August 2025

Swept away by waves, teen tourist drowns at Kuakata beach

Several eyewitnesses said they saw him raising his hands and shouting for help before disappearing in the waves
6 August 2025

US wants to work with interim govt on regional peace and stronger ties

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs shares comment after meeting with Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser
6 August 2025

Jamaat welcomes polls timeline, criticises Yunus for skipping dialogue before announcement

Expected chief adviser to hold discussions with parties regarding announcing the election timeline, it says
6 August 2025

July Declaration replaces a politicised history with an even more politicised version: David Bergman

In a Facebook post, Bergman provided a detailed analysis of the declaration
6 August 2025

Muradnagar women protest 'indiscriminate' arrests following triple murder

Over a hundred women took part in the demonstration at Karoibari village, demanding justice and an end to what they termed as collective punishment
6 August 2025

NCP says July Declaration ‘incomplete’, demands visible reforms before polls

Says it doesn’t oppose February election, but wants reforms ensured first
6 August 2025

Shibir exhibition at DU continues defying proctorial orders

Tensions between Shibir activists and protesting student organisations escalated throughout the day and continued until 10:00pm yesterday
6 August 2025

BNP expects positive response from parties on election timeline

BNP believes this historic announcement will help overcome the political deadlock in Bangladesh and make the path to democracy smoother
6 August 2025

Warrant of Precedence: SC order on review petitions deferred till tomorrow

The Supreme Court has deferred until tomorrow the delivery of its order on the review petitions challenging its judgment on the Warrant of Precedence.
6 August 2025