Cox's Bazar to become hub for international trade, speakers say
Cox's Bazar's development is no longer a purely national issue and is now tied to the Bay of Bengal economy and regional politics, speakers said at a Dhaka roundtable.
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Two killed in separate train accidents in Chattogram's Mirsharai
Two people, including a 55-year-old woman, were killed in two separate train accidents in the Joragonj and Bareyarhat areas of Mirsharai in Chattogram.
Chandpur joint forces detain 12, including 7 teen gang members
A joint forces operation in Chandpur's Hajiganj detained 12 people, including seven members of a teenage gang, the Armed Police Battalion said.
Twelve held, including seven teen-gang members, in Hajiganj joint-forces drive
A joint-forces special operation in Chandpur's Hajiganj has detained 12 people, including seven members of a teenage gang, recovering knives and locally made weapons, the army camp said. A separate drive netted five more…
Six-member panel to probe Dhaka airport cargo fire; sabotage suspected
Authorities formed a six-member committee to investigate a major fire at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport cargo village in Dhaka that destroyed millions of taka in imported goods, with sabotage suspected.
Bogura's Char Dharabarsha could become a tourist hotspot
Char Dharabarsha, a sandbar in the Jamuna river in Bogura's Sariakandi upazila, has emerged as a scenic destination with potential to become a major tourism site.
Court jails 6 Awami League leaders in Birganj double-murder case
A court in Dinajpur sent six Awami League leaders to jail Sunday in a case over the 2014 election-day killings of two Chhatra Shibir activists, Salauddin and Asadul Islam.
BNP holds joint meeting in Chougachha
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders met in Chougachha, Jashore, on Saturday, with Jashore district BNP president Sayed Saberul Haque Sabu as chief guest.
Flights suspended at Dhaka airport after cargo village fire
Authorities temporarily halted flights at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday after a fire broke out in the cargo village, civil aviation officials said.
Six BNP leaders charged with illegal sand mining on Nijhum Dwip
Police filed a case against six Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders and activists accused of illegally extracting sand from a sea beach on Nijhum Dwip in Hatiya, Noakhali.
Jamaat-e-Islami campaigns in Rangamati's Kaukhali
Jamaat-e-Islami held a day-long election campaign Saturday in Kaukhali upazila of Rangamati, led by the party's parliamentary candidate for the Rangamati-299 seat, lawyer Mokhtar Ahmed.
BNP warns against attempts to exploit teachers' protests
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman backs teachers' ongoing protests but warned against efforts to exploit the movement to create unrest, a party statement said Saturday.
MPO-listed teachers hold 'black flag' march in Dhaka
Teachers and staff at MPO-listed private schools marched with black flags Saturday in Dhaka to press demands for higher housing and medical allowances and full nationalization.
Major fire breaks out at Dhaka airport; 28 units battle blaze
A major fire broke out Saturday in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, prompting a response from army and navy personnel and 28 fire service units.
July Charter still open to change, attorney general says
Bangladesh's Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman said the July Charter should not be a subject of dispute and remains open to revision, warning that derailment would set the country back.
Mymensingh board's HSC pass rate falls to 51.54%, lowest in 4 years
MYMENSINGH — The pass rate at the Mymensingh Education Board fell to 51.54% in this year's HSC examinations, the lowest in four years, with 15 institutions recording zero passes, board chairman Mohammad Shahidullah said.
Cumilla opens 100-bed specialty hospital for diabetics
CUMILLA — A 100-bed specialty hospital named Khairunnesa-Ibrahim General Hospital opened Friday in the city's Bishnupur Munsef Quarter, offering diabetes care and specialist treatment at lower cost than Dhaka, officials said.
Ordinary Bangladeshis lose savings as investment scams spread
DHAKA — Ordinary Bangladeshis are losing their savings to a wave of investment scams across banks, the stock market, insurance and unregistered online platforms, while most perpetrators remain at large, analysts say.
Some 50 BNP leaders, activists join Jamaat-e-Islami in Lakshmipur
LAKSHMIPUR — Some 50 leaders and supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in Lakshmipur joined Jamaat-e-Islami at a ceremony in Sadar upazila on Friday night, led by BNP leader Hossain Ahmed.
30 hurt in clash between two villages in Brahmanbaria
BRAHMANBARIA — At least 30 people were injured in a clash between two villages in Sarail upazila on Friday night, sparked by an earlier altercation over bathing in a pond, residents said.
NCP explains why it did not sign the July Charter
DHAKA — The National Citizen Party did not sign the historic July Charter on Friday because the document leaves its implementation road map unspecified, party member-secretary Akhtar Hossain said.
Nabagire blasts fastest women's T20 century in 34 balls
MUMBAI — Kiran Nabagire of Maharashtra set the world record for the fastest century in recognized women's T20 cricket Friday, reaching three figures in 34 balls in India's Senior Women's T20 Trophy.
July Charter signing marks new chapter in Bangladesh politics, Fakhrul says
DHAKA — Signing the July Charter has opened a new chapter in Bangladesh's political history, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Friday after the signing ceremony at the National Parliament.
Jamaat presses for legal basis to enforce July Charter
DHAKA — Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami stressed the need for a legal basis and a clear implementation process for the July Charter immediately after its signing Friday, with acting amir Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher urging the…
What is in the July Charter pledge?
DHAKA — Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, members of the National Consensus Commission and leaders of political parties signed the long-awaited July National Charter on Friday afternoon.
No one may serve as prime minister for more than 10 years, July Charter declares
Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus and leaders of 33 political parties signed the July Charter on Friday, capping a national agreement that bars any person from holding the prime minister's office for more…
It is shameful that July fighters were beaten by police, Jamaat chief says
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said it was shameful that supporters of the July uprising were beaten by police on the same day the July Charter was signed, addressing a labor rally in Dhaka's…
July Charter has been urgently amended, Ali Riaz says
National Consensus Commission Vice Chair Ali Riaz said clause 5 of the July National Charter 2025 pledge had been amended after consultations with July fighters and political parties, reflecting demands from those wounded in…
Police clash with July fighters; Parliament area turns into battleground
Police on Friday baton-charged and removed families of July martyrs and wounded protesters who had gathered at the July Charter 2025 signing ceremony at the South Plaza of Parliament, after demonstrators breached security and…
Jamalpur's map is being redrawn by river erosion
The Jamuna and old Brahmaputra rivers have swallowed thousands of acres in Jamalpur over decades, and engineers say a permanent embankment costing around 3,000 crore taka is needed to halt the destruction.
Netrokona's 'balish mishti' wins GI recognition
Netrokona's century-old 'balish mishti,' a pillow-shaped Bengali sweet, has been listed as Bangladesh's 58th geographical indication product by the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks.
24 detained on Sherpur border while crossing into India illegally
Border Guard Bangladesh detained 24 people, including two suspected traffickers, on the Sherpur border early Oct. 7 as they were being smuggled into India, seizing 14 mobile phones and 54,000 taka in cash.
Feni DC Gold Cup football tournament begins Tuesday
Six upazila teams are competing in the Feni DC Gold Cup, inaugurated by Feni Deputy Commissioner Saiful Islam, with the champions to receive 100,000 taka and the final scheduled for Oct. 25.
Khagrachhari teen rape allegation finds no medical evidence
A medical exam found no evidence of rape in the case of a Marma teen in Khagrachhari, where allegations of sexual assault have triggered protests and violence that killed three people, police said.
Bangladesh to hold election before Ramadan, Yunus tells IMF chief
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus told IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva that Bangladesh will hold its 13th national election before Ramadan in February, the state news agency reported.
Chuadanga residents protest SP Goutam Kumar Biswas appointment
Residents of Chuadanga staged a human-chain protest demanding the cancellation of Goutam Kumar Biswas’s appointment as the district’s police superintendent, calling him an ally of the former Awami League government.
Funeral held for JU teacher Jannatul Ferdous
A funeral prayer was held for Jannatul Ferdous, assistant professor at Jahangirnagar University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, who died while participating in the vote count of the JUCSU election.
Student alliance demands JUCSU election results today
The general secretary candidate of the United Students’ Alliance warned of stronger action if Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union election results are not announced Friday.
Election commission sets time to announce JUCSU results
Voting in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union election has ended and counting is under way. Preliminary results may be announced within hours, the election commission said.
Chhatra Dal VP candidate disrupts JUCSU women’s polling center
Chhatra Dal’s vice-president candidate and his supporters entered Jahangirnagar University’s Hall No. 15 polling center and caused disorder over false rigging allegations, witnesses said.
Five arrested in Rajbari police attack, including Chhatra League leader
Joint forces arrested a Chhatra League leader and four others in connection with an attack on police and vandalism of a police vehicle in Rajbari’s Goalanda, the additional police superintendent said.
Drug suspect snatched from police after attack in Jashore
Associates of a drug suspect detained by police snatched him away after attacking officers in Jashore’s Rajarhat area, injuring a CID constable, police said.
Bangladesh moves to centralize hiring of private school heads under NTRCA
The government is preparing to give the Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority sole power to recommend headmasters and principals at private schools and colleges, after years of complaints about graft in panel-led appointments.
Shibir has infiltrated even the left at Rajshahi University, Chhatra Dal leader says
Amanullah Aman, central organizing secretary of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, alleged at a news conference that members of Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing Chhatra Shibir have taken positions in left-wing student groups at Rajshahi University.
Bangladesh to allow egg, onion imports if prices exceed set thresholds
The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission has recommended allowing imports of eggs once a dozen tops 150 taka and onions once they cross 90 taka per kilogram, along with duty waivers to stabilize prices.
Interim government promotes 262 officials to deputy secretary
The Ministry of Public Administration has promoted 262 officials to the rank of deputy secretary, with the order taking effect immediately, according to a gazette notification issued Thursday, Aug. 28.
Landslide wipes out village in western Sudan, killing at least 1,000
A landslide triggered by days of heavy rain destroyed the village of Tarasin in the remote Marrah Mountains of western Sudan, killing at least 1,000 people, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said.
Jamaat working to secure people's rights, Jashore-2 candidate says
Dr. Mosleh Uddin Farid, Jamaat-e-Islami's nominated candidate for Jashore-2, said the party has worked since its founding for a society free of hunger, poverty and inequality, addressing a workers' rally in Chougachha upazila.
Bangladesh closes three land ports on Indian border, suspends operations at a fourth
The interim government has closed three land ports along the Bangladesh-India border and suspended operations at a fourth, citing a lack of activity and inadequate infrastructure, Chief Adviser's press secretary Shafiqul Alam said.
Government has not ordered army deployment for student council polls, ISPR says
The Inter-Services Public Relations directorate said the government has issued no directive to deploy the army for upcoming central student council elections at universities and that there is no scope for such a role…
War crimes tribunal probes 2016 police shooting of two Shibir leaders in Chougachha
Investigators from the International Crimes Tribunal visited Chougachha in Jashore to probe the 2016 shooting that left two Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders, Israfil and Ruhul Amin, with leg wounds inflicted by police, officials said.
Shafiqul Islam appointed DMP's new Detective Branch chief
Additional commissioner Mohammad Shafiqul Islam has been named head of the Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, filling a post that had been vacant for four and a half months, according to an…
EC to unveil national election roadmap Thursday, secretary says
DHAKA — The Election Commission will formally announce the work plan for the 13th national parliamentary election on Thursday, Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said Wednesday.
Gold prices rise after one-month gap
DHAKA — Gold prices in Bangladesh have risen for the first time in a month, with the Bangladesh Jewellers' Association raising the price of 22-carat gold by 1,050 taka per bhori to 172,650 taka,…
Nagad to be transferred to private sector, governor says
DHAKA — The government will hand over the mobile financial services platform Nagad, currently run by the postal department, to the private sector, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur said Wednesday.
Jamaat candidate donates 200,000 taka to Chougachha Press Club
CHOUGACHHA, Jashore — Dr. Mosleh Uddin Farid, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Jashore-2, presented a check for 200,000 taka Tuesday for the renovation and development of the Chougachha Upazila Press Club.
Sports keep mind and body healthy, Jamaat's Farid says
CHOUGACHHA, Jashore — Sports are essential to keeping body and mind healthy, Dr. Mosleh Uddin Farid, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for Jashore-2, said Saturday at a football tournament prize-giving in Chougachha.
Wait times shrink at Chattogram port
CHATTOGRAM — The wait for ships to berth at Chattogram port, which had stretched to about a week, is now shortening, easing delays in cargo delivery for businesses.
Rehana Parvin named Bangladesh's first female education secretary
DHAKA — Rehana Parvin, executive chairman of the National Skills Development Authority, was appointed Monday as secretary of the Education Ministry's Secondary and Higher Education Division, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Former Jhenaidah MP Apu arrested in Dhaka
DHAKA — Shafiqul Islam Apu, the Awami League's Jhenaidah district president and a former member of Parliament, was arrested late Sunday at his Dhanmondi home in the capital, police said.