The Jojnal river, a tributary of the Khowai that eventually merges with the Korangi, is dying before the eyes of people in Mirpur Bazar under Bahubal upazila of Habiganj.

The ruling BNP will once again ask the opposition to join a special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendments in line with the July National Charter when parliament’s second session begins on June 7.

Exports through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have been severely disrupted as three of the four Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners remain non-functional.

Dhaka district administration is set to launch the “Hello DC” app at the end of this month, aimed at reducing public suffering and ensuring greater transparency and accountability in administrative activities.

At least 23 students of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology in Gazipur were injured yesterday in a clash between two groups over the appointment of a new vice-chancellor.

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to explain why its “failure” to take urgent and effective measures to protect and ensure the fundamental rights of street children across the country should not be declared illegal.

Weeks after promising stronger legal frameworks to combat state-sponsored human rights violations, the government yesterday presented new draft laws on enforced disappearances and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that critics say strip away independent oversight and institutional strength.

Six more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours (till 8:00am yesterday), taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths this year to 459.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday assured the Editors’ Council that he would discuss with the home ministry the issue of harassment cases filed against journalists.

Former vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Md Hasibur Rashid, who was convicted in the Abu Sayed killing case, was sent to jail by the International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday.

European aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus has submitted a proposal to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to sell its planes just after the national flag carrier signed a $3.7 billion fleet expansion deal with US rival Boeing.

ATCO notice makes NOC mandatory before joining another TV channel

Protesters demand investigation report by May 20

Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal expresses support for initiative

Service to remain open from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Habiganj Motor Owners Association warns of tougher programmes over alleged assaults on transport workers and vandalism

Former state minister and BNP leader laid to rest following janaza at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban

Seeks action on rehabilitation and welfare of street children

Once a flowing tributary of the Khowai, the river is now reduced to a polluted canal

Says Tk 5.5 crore spent was people’s money; seeks fresh probe, demands accountability