The recent finding by a probe body of the University Grants Commission (UGC) about the mishandling of projects at Begum Rokeya University of Rangpur (BRUR) is a classic example of how government schemes experience delays in implementation due to anomalies and rules violations by the concerned authorities.

Although there is no established market for crystal methamphetamine or meth in Bangladesh yet and so far meth-related arrests and seizures have remained minimal, recent developments suggest a growing trend with the powerful stimulant, popularly known as “ice”,

The National Board of Revenue yesterday honoured Kaus Mia as the best taxpayer of Mujib Borsho for his exemplary commitment to depositing the right amount of tax to the public coffers.

Yahya Khan’s speech was broadcast on Radio Pakistan on March 6, 1971. It was provocative and offensive.

According to a report by the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) submitted to the High Court recently, a total of 26,695 rape cases have been filed across the country in the past five years.

According to a report published by this newspaper on Thursday, a CID probe has found that former Faridpur Awami League leader Sajjad Hossain (alias Barkat) and his brother Imtiaz Hasan (alias Rubel) amassed Tk 2,535.11 crore beyond their known sources of income.

General Yaqub, who had taken charge of East Pakistan from Governor Ahsan on March 1, 1971, sent his resignation by telegram on the morning of March 5, 1971.

It is sad that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has personally attacked Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar for his criticism of the Election Commission’s performance in the recently held local government elections.

The High Court on Tuesday directed the Department of Environment (DoE) to take necessary action against 30 washing plants in Keraniganj that have been polluting the Buriganga river.

We are deeply dismayed to learn of the sorry state that the artworks of two of Bangladesh’s most notable artists are currently in.

In politics, especially in Bangladesh, some excuses never seem to be out of fashion. They remain in circulation regardless of how ludicrous they sound, and how consequential their effects may be.

At a meeting organised at Paltan Maidan, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman urged the authorities to withdraw forces from the city and hand over power to the elected representatives of the people. He also called for launching a no-tax campaign.

It is disturbing to know that during the Covid-19 pandemic, many children have experienced various forms of online harassment.

According to the UN Human Rights Office, at least 18 people have been killed and 30 others injured after the Myanmar police opened fire on protesters in several places in Myanmar on February 28.

Theatre activist Lily Chowdhury, wife of martyred intellectual Munier Chowdhury, passed away today at her Banani residence.

Like with many other aspects of our life, the pandemic has dealt a serious blow on the education sector as well. The government has been mulling over

When Bangladesh was included in the Least Developed Country (LDC) group in 1975—at a time when the country and its economy was still recovering

We are appalled at yet another horrific road accident that left eight people killed and 17 injured. According to a report in this daily, a recklessly

We are encouraged to learn that our foreign minister has requested the UN to provide humanitarian assistance for the Rohingyas in Bhasan Char

The road that connects Bangladesh’s Sylhet to Indian’s Shillong through Jaintapur-Tamabil was constructed in 1932.