Around 11:00am on August 5, 2024, Sheikh Hasina was told what she had refused to believe: the protesters could no longer be stopped from reaching Gono Bhaban.

The government’s total debt stock reached Tk 22.6 lakh crore at the end of March, a surge that is set to increased the debt servicing burden and put pressure on budget implementation.

The government is giving space to narratives against the July uprising, Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam alleged yesterday.

Every morning, hundreds of students arrive at Dahagram Government High School hoping to learn. Yet, most return home without attending regular classes, as only one teacher remains for the school’s 550 students.

Three Bangladeshi men were killed and another was injured following an altercation at a house in Taman Linggi, Malaysia, on Monday, The New Straits Times reported.

The Election Commission (EC) will cancelexpatriate voter registration applications ifapplicants fail to respond within seven days afterrepeated attempts to contact them, officials saidyesterday.

Bangladesh needs stronger investment, institutional support and coordinated action to ensure children receive proper nutrition, healthcare, protection, education and a safe environment, speakers said yesterday.

There is no blanket legal bar on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina making a public statement, although any hate speech or remarks amounting to contempt of court would violate the International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) order, Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said yesterday.

Home minister at meeting with IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels says move aims to curb trafficking and strengthen security

Clashes at Jagannath University, Dhaka College, Dhaka Alia Madrasah and Begum Rokeya University brought academic activities to a halt

New Delhi says the event is organised by a private entity and it does not endorse any views expressed there

Eyes investment opportunities in fisheries, food, energy, renewable energy, information technology and artificial intelligence

Applications will be cancelled if applicants fail to respond after repeated contact attempts, officials say

Government not considering investigation into those who facilitated the ousted prime minister’s exit from Bangladesh, he says

DoE orders installation of wastewater treatment system as CDA probes alleged building plan and safety irregularities

Chief prosecutor says 40 investigations completed as rights advocates call for transparency and stronger witness protection

More than 20,000 passengers affected as 12 intercity trains run behind schedule

Families rebuild their lives again and again as river erosion continues to swallow land, homes and markets, while a permanent protection project awaits approval

Delegation to supervise training and processing of Bangladeshis who missed the 2024 entry deadline

Office-goers and students struggle through downpour as showers bring relief from recent heat