Extensive security measures have been taken across the capital to ensure people from all walks of life can celebrate the Bangla New Year peacefully, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police Acting Commissioner Md Sarwar yesterday.

A message of cultural resilience marked Chhayanaut’s announcement of its Pahela Baishakh 1433 celebrations yesterday, as the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to continue its traditional musical welcome, more popularly known as “Barshabaran” at Ramna Batamul.

Barrister Shafique Ahmed, eminent jurist and former law minister, passed away yesterday while receiving treatment at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. He was 91.

The government is set to introduce a “Farmers’ Card” scheme nationwide in three phases, bringing all farmers under a unified support system and offering 10 categories of benefits, including subsidised agricultural inputs, irrigation support, and soft farm loans.

A large crowd gathered at BNP’s central office in Nayapaltan yesterday on the final day of selling nomination forms for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.

Human rights organisations, cultural bodies, and political parties have strongly condemned the mob killing of a pir (spiritual leader) in Kushtia, demanding an impartial investigation and the immediate arrest of those responsible.

The inaugural ceremony of the 8th UIU-International Conference on Sustainable Development was held on April 11 on the United International University campus in Dhaka.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the best possible services for Hajj pilgrims this year.

Malaysia is set to reopen its labour market for Bangladeshis, with both sides moving to resume recruitment through a more transparent and lower-cost process, Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson and Adviser on Overseas Employment Mahdi Amin said yesterday.

A Jubo League leader was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment yesterday for contempt of court over a Facebook post that the International Crimes Tribunal-1 said contained derogatory remarks about the tribunal and its proceedings.

Bangladeshi missions are working round the clock to ensure the safety of expatriate Bangladeshis in war-affected countries, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed yesterday.

A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Tati Dal, an affiliate of BNP, was hacked to death in Khulna city’s Khalishpur area on Saturday night.

Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury’s lifelong contributions to community-based healthcare, affordable medicine, and people-centered development remain a guiding force for Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK) and beyond, said speakers on Saturday at a commemorative event marking his third death anniversary.

State minister reiterates Dhaka’s backing for Palestinian cause

Of them, six are Rohingyas and three are Bangladeshi nationals

Akubbar Molla was brought dead to hospital

Metropolitan area divided into 9 sectors and 14 sub-sectors to manage crowds

He will be buried at Azimpur Graveyard tomorrow

Former parliament speaker walked out of Kashimpur Women’s Central Jail this evening

Meeting between Ambassador Brent Christensen and Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam highlights potential collaboration in modern infrastructure and supply chains