Fuel price pike as ‘anti-people’
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has condemned the government’s latest fuel price increase, calling it “anti-people” and demanding its immediate withdrawal, as the party steps up its economic...
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BIMSTEC joins ITU dev sector
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has been admitted as a sector member of the International Telecommunication Union Development...
Marking the legacy of a legendary journalist
Today marks the 57th death anniversary of renowned journalist Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah, founding editor of the daily Ittefaq and a prominent figure in the...
Beyond the Kitchen Cabinet narrative
The recent controversy surrounding the so-called ‘kitchen cabinet’ within the interim government led by Prof Dr. Muhammad Yunus has generated intense debate across political circles,...
Truth remains elusive for 45 years
In the early hours of 30 May 1981, Ziaur Rahman — President of Bangladesh, founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and a celebrated commander...
May sees alarming rise in rape, child abuse
Incidents of rape increased significantly in May, while cases involving rape followed by murder tripled compared with the previous month, according to a report released...
Gig economy offers promise but challenges remain
The rapidly expanding gig economy is playing an increasingly important role in employment generation and foreign currency earnings in Bangladesh, although concerns over worker protection,...
Road death toll reaches 136 during Eid rush
Staff Reporter At least 136 people have lost their lives in road accidents across Bangladesh during the first seven days of the Eid-ul-Azha holiday period,...
PM to address press confce today
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address a press conference on Monday to brief the public on the government’s initiatives and programmes undertaken ahead of Eid-ul-Azha....
Border deaths, push-ins back in focus
Growing concerns over border security, civilian casualties, migration management and fencing disputes are expected to feature prominently during high-level talks between the border forces of...
Death toll rises to 585 with 2 more deaths in 24 hrs
Two more children have died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8:00am on Sunday, taking the total death toll to 585 since...