Shapla Chattar case to see justice
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said justice will be served in the Shapla Chattar massacre case, stating that the judicial process will now move forward...
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Dengue death toll rises to 61 this year
The country has recorded two more deaths from dengue in a 24-hour count, taking this year’s official toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 61. Seven...
Scandals expose the limits of party discipline
A series of sexual misconduct allegations involving political figures has exposed persistent gaps in accountability within Bangladesh’s political parties, while the growing use of AI-generated...
Dhaka demands sovereign equality in ties with India
Bangladesh will pursue relations with India based on mutual respect, dignity and sovereign equality, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Saturday, warning that New Delhi...
PM detained, tortured at JIC during 1/11
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam on Saturday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was detained and tortured at the Joint Interrogation Cell...
No syndicate will be allowed to exploit farmers
No market syndication would be allowed to exploit or hold farmers hostage, saying the government would take steps to dismantle syndicates and ensure fair prices...
Twin road crashes kill 16
A total of 16 people were killed and dozens injured in two separate road accidents involving passenger buses in Sylhet and Bogura on Friday, after...
Govt backs fresh LNG import
The government on Friday approved the purchase of another cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Saudi Arabia under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement, as Bangladesh...
KSA, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a joint defence agreement, deepening security cooperation amid heightened military tensions and conflicts in the Middle East. A...
Teesta plan implementation to begin soon
Padma Barrage work has formally begun and visible progress will be seen soon, says water resources minister Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee has...
New Special Response Battalion to replace RAB
The government has proposed replacing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) with a new specialised force named the Special Response Battalion (SRB), publishing the draft of...
11-party alliance holds nationwide protest
The 11-Party Alliance on Thursday launched a nationwide protest campaign over the country’s worsening gas and electricity crisis, announcing a three-month programme that includes long...