Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku yesterday accused the ousted Awami League government of pursuing power and energy projects only to serve “oligarchs” rather than the public.

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam yesterday accused the BNP-led government of denying the outcome of the referendum and failing to implement the July Charter, saying people had voted for justice and reforms.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said that it would not take any decision on holding local government elections and announcing its schedule without discussion or written directives from the government.

Authorities allege the establishments allowed illegal vendors to occupy footpaths and collected rent from them

‘We will remember those who stood by us when the night was hardest,’ embassy’s message says

Workshop owner makes final payment before Appellate Division after three-year legal battle

CMP forms probe committee to investigate allegations of corruption, extortion and abuse of power; officer denies wrongdoing

The initiative is supported by the Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh

Family and BNP leaders allege he died after being assaulted at a polling centre on Feb 12

They were caught with cheat sheets and an externally prepared answer script during English 1st Paper exam at Dewanganj centre

Banned China Duari nets continue trapping fish, fry and eggs across Habiganj

Saudi ambassador delivers the crown prince's letter during a meeting with the prime minister

Educationist, writer and Bangla Academy president buried at Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals Memorial after thousands pay final respects in Dhaka

The returnees, including six women, had been imprisoned for illegal entry after travelling to India's Tamil Nadu in search of work

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders to restore organisational momentum and strengthen its affiliated bodies as the opposition 11-party alliance steps up street programmes against the BNP-led government.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called upon the President Guard Regiment (PGR) to strike a balance between ensuring his security and maintaining public access, saying security arrangements should never make people feel detached from the head of government.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to China has opened a new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations while triggering renewed scrutiny in New Delhi over Beijing’s expanding footprint in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal region.

A man was beaten to death on suspicion of theft in Hathazari of Chattogram yesterday.

Relentless noise pollution in Dhaka city takes heavy toll on children; experts urge strict enforcement of rules, awareness

A Chattogram court yesterday sent a madrasa teacher to jail on charges of raping a male student in Boalkhali upazila of Chattogram.