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Former Dhaka University academic to conduct independent research

BGB says armed smugglers escaped across the border after failed attempt to recover seized items

Authorities say fish need more time to grow

Says BNP will nominate its presidential candidate through internal process

50km detour from Burimari Land Port raises transport costs, travel time

Campaigners oppose govt decision to locate the new upazila headquarters at Bhujpur Mouza

Investigators recover suspected poison container as laboratory tests begin

Spear battle erupts between villagers; police deployed to restore order

Microplastics were detected in 26 of 34 toothpaste samples tested in Bangladesh according to a new study, raising serious concerns about potential risks to human health and the environment.

The government may look into allegations against Mohammed Shahabuddin predating his presidency, but actions taken while in office are shielded by constitutional immunity, two ministers said yesterday.

The creation of a new government division is being proposed to oversee the human rights situation inside prisons and other places of incarceration.

A retired Bangladesh Army officer yesterday testified before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he witnessed former Rab intelligence chief Maj Gen (retd) Ziaul Ahsan execute a blindfolded detainee in 2011.

Bangladesh will need an additional $421 billion between FY2026 and FY2030 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new government assessment unveiled yesterday.

Hanif Chowkidar, a farmer in Patuakhali’s Galachipa upazila, had planned to cultivate Aman paddy on 5.26 hectares this season. He spent around Tk 22,000 on four maunds (1 maund = 37.32kg) of seed and prepared a seedbed.

At least three dengue patients died and 458 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, according to the DGHS.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday stressed the need for merit-based promotions in the Bangladesh Army, saying personal preferences and political considerations should have no place in building a modern and professional force.

Four more patients died with symptoms consistent with measles in the last 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 820 this year.

The 34th death anniversary of Md Salahuddin Faroque, the managing director of Modhumita Group and eldest son of late Md Sirajuddin, founder of Modhumita Group, will be observed today, said a press release.

Despite the monsoon being the peak hilsa harvest season, fishers across the hilsa sanctuaries in Barishal division are returning home almost empty-handed.