The government last night promulgated an ordinance redefining the term “freedom fighter” (Bir Muktijoddha) and introducing three new categories.

UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis has reaffirmed the United Nations’ unwavering solidarity with Bangladesh’s reform and transition process, emphasising the UN’s commitment to supporting the country’s path towards sustainable development and prosperity..“The Resident Coordinator commended

Professor Kudrat-E-Zahan, of the chemistry department of Rajshahi University, has been appointed as the first vice-chancellor of the newly-established Bogura Science and Technology University..He will serve a four-year term..The appointment was officially announced today in a circula

The BNP has decided not to confront the interim government immediately over the national election roadmap, choosing instead to observe how the situation unfolds in the coming days.

Education activities in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar have been suspended amid funding shortage, putting the education of around 2.5 lakh children at risk.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said once a level playing field is ensured, the party will be ready to participate in elections anytime.

Political parties have, by and large, agreed on keeping a constitutional provision that allows lawmakers to vote against their parties unless the vote is on finance bills, no-confidence motions and constitutional amendments.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain yesterday said it is not possible to physically prevent “push-ins” from India, although efforts are underway to resolve the issue.

BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed filed a complaint with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) yesterday, accusing ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six top law enforcement officials of their alleged involvement in his disappearance a decade ago.

Says no tolerance for extortion, unfit buses, or fare hike

Three members of a family were killed and three others injured when a microbus collided with a parked truck on the Dhaka-Tangail Bangabandhu Bridge highway yesterday.

Though 20 cattle markets in Dhaka officially started operating from yesterday, the number of customers remains very low.

The proposed national budget fails to reflect the spirit of a discrimination-free society envisioned by the July uprising, said National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam yesterday.

United Nations Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka yesterday.

Dr Mohammad Mosaddek Hossain Biswas Dambel has been elected as the president and Dr AM Shamim as the general secretary of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Owners Association for the 2025-2027 term, said a press release.

In response to the ongoing protests by Secretariat employees, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has indicated that the government is considering amending the “Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.”

Gopalganj municipality is currently unable to ensure uninterrupted supply of potable water to its residents due to the declining capacity of its water treatment plants and the lack of necessary renovations.

The ongoing movement demanding BNP leader Ishraque Hossain’s swearing-in as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation has been suspended until the Eid-ul-Azha holidays.

The flood situation across Sylhet division has deteriorated further as more low-lying areas were inundated, leaving thousands of people marooned.

Not just holding wetland grabbers accountable, but ensuring political consensus is also essential to mitigate urban waterlogging, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.