Amid simmering political tensions, the interim government has said it will not abandon its responsibilities and that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is not stepping down.

The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country today with solemn respect and renewed admiration for the poet whose fearless voice stood against injustice, exploitation, and communalism.

Nagar Bhaban, the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation, was still under lock and key yesterday even though the supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain suspended their protests for the weekend.

The six people onboard a small plane that crashlanded on a California neighborhood amid dense fog were all killed, according to investigating authorities.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman said yesterday that embroiling the army in controversy would put the country’s sovereignty at grave risk, adding that the Bangladesh Army has made dignified contributions to the country.

A 35-year-old woman filed a case yesterday accusing three men of gang raping her in a forested area of Sreepur on May 20.

The National Citizen Party yesterday demanded the announcement of simultaneous roadmaps for July mass killing trials, political reforms, and the election to restore the people and political parties’ trust in the government.

Security footage obtained and analysed by The Daily Star shows that Hamid's car reached the barrier gate of the VIP terminal at 12:46am on May 8

Urges other countries to follow suit

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS), a Washington-based thinktank, published the report titled "Democracy in South Asia amid US aid cuts: what's at stake for Great Power Competition" on May 15

He made the statement following a learning programme in South Africa, which focused on justice, reconciliation and healing

Says Khandaker Mosharraf after meeting with Yunus; reiterates demand for election by Dec

Four BNP leaders, led by Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, reached Yunus' official residence at 7:33pm

A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP), led by its Convener Nahid Islam, will meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus tonight

"The advisory council believes that a broader unity is essential to maintain national stability"

Demonstrators urge removal of controversial advisers from interim setup

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death during a clash between two groups of youths on Thursday night in Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj.

Cotton bundles are purchased from abroad to make yarn at spinning mills

"This new virus, much like Covid-19 in its spread, has become a serious threat to livestock"

ACC says Broadway Real Estate took loan using fake ownership documents