Murder accused escapes from court custody in Jashore

The accused, Jewel Khan, 35, of Rampur village in Shalikha upazila of Magura, is a prime accused in the murder of easy-bike driver Al-Amin in 2021

19m ago

12 promoted to additional IGP

The government has promoted 12 senior police officers to the rank of additional inspectors general of police (addl IGPs)

37m ago

Man jailed for hill cutting, encroaching govt land

The convict, Jitu Mia, had long been occupying the government land, said officials

37m ago

Shammo murder: DU students, teachers ramp up protests

Dhaka University campus witnessed waves of protests yesterday as demonstrations continued for the fifth consecutive day, demanding the arrest of the killers of university student Shahriar Alam Shammo.

41m ago

Why December, when polls can be in Aug-Oct?

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said the national election could feasibly be held between August and October, but the government was not moving in that direction.

51m ago

Kuet teachers now suspend admin work

The teachers’ association of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) yesterday announced a complete suspension of all administrative activities with immediate effect.

54m ago

Environment not conducive to polls yet

The current political atmosphere is not yet suitable for a free and fair national election, Syed Abdullah Md Taher, nayeb-e-ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, said yesterday.

1h ago

Public procurement system: Local firms call out discriminatory rules

Bangladesh’s leading manufacturers have called for changes to the public procurement system, arguing that discriminatory rules are locking out capable local companies from a $30 billion government spending pool.

1h ago

Nagar Bhaban sealed for 2nd day by Ishraque supporters

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain kept all gates of Nagar Bhaban -- the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) -- padlocked for the second consecutive day yesterday, halting all service-related activities.

Nusraat Faria detained at HSIA, taken to DB office

Popular actor Nusraat Faria was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport before boarding a flight yesterday morning. She was later taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning.

Kishoreganj-Chamara Port Road / Years of neglect turn vital road into muddy trap

Waterlogging caused by accumulated rainwater in the Satal area of the Kishoreganj-Chamara Port regional road has been causing immense suffering to locals.

Murder accused escapes from court custody in Jashore

The accused, Jewel Khan, 35, of Rampur village in Shalikha upazila of Magura, is a prime accused in the murder of easy-bike driver Al-Amin in 2021

19m ago

Man jailed for hill cutting, encroaching govt land

The convict, Jitu Mia, had long been occupying the government land, said officials

37m ago

12 promoted to additional IGP

The government has promoted 12 senior police officers to the rank of additional inspectors general of police (addl IGPs)

37m ago

Shammo murder: DU students, teachers ramp up protests

Dhaka University campus witnessed waves of protests yesterday as demonstrations continued for the fifth consecutive day, demanding the arrest of the killers of university student Shahriar Alam Shammo.

41m ago

Why December, when polls can be in Aug-Oct?

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said the national election could feasibly be held between August and October, but the government was not moving in that direction.

51m ago

Kuet teachers now suspend admin work

The teachers’ association of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) yesterday announced a complete suspension of all administrative activities with immediate effect.

54m ago

Environment not conducive to polls yet

The current political atmosphere is not yet suitable for a free and fair national election, Syed Abdullah Md Taher, nayeb-e-ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, said yesterday.

1h ago

Public procurement system: Local firms call out discriminatory rules

Bangladesh’s leading manufacturers have called for changes to the public procurement system, arguing that discriminatory rules are locking out capable local companies from a $30 billion government spending pool.

1h ago

Nagar Bhaban sealed for 2nd day by Ishraque supporters

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain kept all gates of Nagar Bhaban -- the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) -- padlocked for the second consecutive day yesterday, halting all service-related activities.

1h ago

Nusraat Faria detained at HSIA, taken to DB office

Popular actor Nusraat Faria was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport before boarding a flight yesterday morning. She was later taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning.

1h ago