6 fishermen freed from forest bandits in Eastern Sundarbans
After being held hostage for 13 days in the Eastern Sundarbans, six fishermen returned home on Saturday after paying a ransom. Bandit leader Sharif and...
Today’s Newspaper
‘32 killed in Shapla Chattar crackdown’
Evidence has been found confirming that 32 people were killed at Shapla Chattar during the 2013 crackdown, according to Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam. He said...
IN SHORT: Paddy procurement drive begins in Kishoreganj
The government’s Boro season paddy and rice procurement drive officially commenced in the district on Sunday with authorities setting a collection target of 18,330 metric...
6 journos killed, over 1,000 harassed
A total of 1,034 journalists have faced violence and harassment in Bangladesh over the past 20 months, according to a report published by the Human...
Measles outbreak eases in Chapainawabganj
The measles outbreak in Chapainawabganj district is showing signs of gradual improvement, with health officials reporting a steady decline in new infections and rising recovery...
Mirpur OC withdrawn after bribery allegation
The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Mirpur Model Police Station in Dhaka has been withdrawn from his post following allegations of taking a Tk 5 lakh bribe...
ADB unveils $70b plan for Asia power grids, digital networks
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will back $70 billion in new energy and digital infrastructure initiatives by 2035, aiming to connect power grids, expand cross-border...
RAB recovers firearm in Rajshahi
Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a foreign pistol, three magazines, and 13 rounds of ammunition during a raid in the Naboganga Aibadh...
Monira seeks stay on gazette for Nusrat ’s MP status
A legal dispute has emerged over the publication of the gazette declaring National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Nusrat Tabassum as a Member of Parliament (MP)...
LPG price to remain steady for May
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced on Sunday that it will keep the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price unchanged for May, giving consumers a...