Traffic was disrupted for a while but later returned to normal

The stalemate at the National Board of Revenue continued for yet another day as protesting officials remained firm about launching their previously announced programme today, refuting the finance ministry’s claim that an agreement was reached.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said China’s progress under the leadership of President Xi Jinping will not only benefit Bangladesh but also play an important role in maintaining global balance.

A Dhaka court yesterday placed former chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda on a four-day fresh remand for interrogation in a case filed over alleged irregularities and bias during the past national elections.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday accused “vested quarters” of using BNP’s name to serve personal interests and create unrest in various offices, including the Income Tax office.

A coalition of leftist parties and organisations under the banner of “Anti-Imperialist Patriotic People” has begun a road march from Dhaka to Chattogram to protest foreign control of ports as well as other demands centred on national sovereignty and anti-imperialism.

The government has formed a 35-member committee in each district, headed by the deputy commissioner, to implement the official programmes marking the student-led mass uprising.

Judge shortage, lack of witnesses, inadequate court infrastructure blamed for delays

Dengue cases have nearly tripled in June compared to May, largely due to inadequate anti-mosquito drives across the country..According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a total of 000 dengue patients have been hospitalised so far this year as of yesterday. Of them, 000

A pedestrian was killed on the spot and another injured when a bus veered off course and mounted the road divider at the Technical intersection in Dhaka yesterday afternoon.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 17 Bangladeshi nationals into the Minatila area in Jaintiapur upazila of Sylhet early yesterday, according to Border Guard Bangladesh.

The central bus terminal in Bagerhat has been in a poor condition for over 20 years, with large potholes and craters damaging vehicles and causing suffering for drivers and passengers.

Garbage is being dumped in the open along the bypass road connecting Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj, causing nuisance to local residents and passersby.

Once hailed as the lifeline of Rangpur city, the historic Shyamasundari Canal has been reduced to a mere drain due to rampant encroachment and pollution.

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

Ukraine plans to ask the European Union (EU) to sanction Bangladeshi entities it says are importing wheat taken from Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, after its warnings to Dhaka failed to stop the trade, a top Ukrainian diplomat in South Asia said.

India stands ready to engage with Bangladesh on all issues, provided the environment supports constructive and mutually beneficial dialogue.

Responding to India’s accusation that the interim government “allowed the desecration” of a Durga temple in Dhaka’s Khilkhet, Bangladesh has said it remains firmly committed to safeguarding the rights of all communities, including the protection of places of worship.

The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances has called on Bangladesh to end the widespread impunity surrounding enforced disappearances and ensure genuine accountability from its military, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies.

The government has pledged a series of sweeping reforms to meet International Monetary Fund conditions for the next instalment of its $5.5 billion loan, including a public survey to measure corruption in tax administration and a phased reduction of subsidies on electricity, fertiliser, remittances and exports.