In the remote Laur village, under Brahmanbaria’s Nabinagar upazila, Nazmin Akter has been waiting many months for a call from her husband, Kamrul Hasan, who left home for Russia in July last year in search of work but ended up in the Ukraine war.

The same old corrupt practices appear to be stalking the prospect of resuming labour recruitment from Bangladesh to Malaysia.

The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that severely impeded investment, in a new vote of confidence in leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

The Election Commission yesterday sought information from the Local Government Division on the number of local government bodies eligible to go to polls.

Dhaka’s only designated playground for persons with disabilities has remained largely unused despite being restored and inaugurated two years ago with much fanfare.

The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal is set to file charges against around two dozen suspects, including several Awami League veterans, in eight cases over crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising in 2024.

The government has finalised a draft law to form a single authority by merging at least three investment-related institutions to improve Bangladesh’s position in attracting foreign direct investment.

Faulty transformer at the housing complex’s own substation blamed; DPDC says repairs must be completed internally

Five police personnel and at least six others injured as crowd storms Agailjhara Police Station

Flood-hit Bandarban families plead

Final roll will be published on Aug 31 after claims and corrections are settled

State minister says foreign, home and law ministries are coordinating the process

Complaint names FIFA president, referee and several unidentified accomplices

Authorities say registration will begin next week as around 48,000 battery-run vehicles operate across the city

Residents and experts blame poor planning, narrowed canals and inadequate maintenance for recurring waterlogging

Authorities say full clearance of the highway will take more time

Government also plans to upgrade Bogura airport to international standards

Tarique Rahman calls for protecting rivers, forests and wildlife, says development must go hand in hand with nature

Incident in Chakaria comes after several fatal rain-triggered landslides across the district this week.

Law secretary asked to form panel; IGP and SC registrar general directed to issue circulars for prompt disposal and return of seized properties