At least 402 people were killed and 1,294 injured in 394 road accidents across the country during Eid-ul-Azha journeys between May 21 and June 4, said Jatri Kalyan Samity in a report.

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan’s Punakha yesterday night, with tremors felt in several districts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka.

The second session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, also the budget session for the 2026-27 fiscal year, began yesterday and will continue until July 9.

Lawmakers yesterday criticised the government in parliament over prolonged power cuts in their constituencies.

Intern doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital (SOMCH) and Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) began an indefinite work abstention from yesterday morning to press home their six-point demand.

Mental health challenges faced by people injured during the July 2024 mass uprising remain largely overlooked despite growing attention to their physical rehabilitation, speakers said at a workshop in the capital yesterday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called for developing a skills-and technology-based, practical, and job-oriented education system in the country instead of a certificate-based one.

Communication between Dhobaura upazila and Mymensingh city through Tarakanda remained snapped after a Bailey bridge over the Kangsha river in Dhobaura collapsed yesterday morning.

Dhanmondi Lake will not be allowed to be used for commercial purposes under any circumstances, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said yesterday.

A concrete bridge in the Kaerchak area of Moulvibazar’s Kulaura upazila has been lying unused for seven years as approach roads on both ends are yet to be constructed.

Eight-year-old’s mother says the family is still waiting for punishment to be carried out after a swift trial in Magura

Salahuddin Ahmed says BGB remains on high alert and any unlawful crossing attempt will be firmly resisted

Bangladesh Coast Guard received them from Indian Coast Guard

Protesters seek revised FCPS training directive, higher stipend, healthcare protection law

Lawyer says both parties agreed to the arrangement following six newborn deaths

Paharika Express strikes sand-laden vehicle at unauthorised crossing in Mirsarai

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed ruling BNP lawmakers to spend more time in their constituencies and maintain regular contact with local people.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan yesterday described his visit as the “first step” towards elevating Bangladesh-Türkiye relations to a “strategic” level.

Al-Muslim Group laid off 1,868 workers from its seven garment factories in Savar, citing a downturn in business, a move that sparked protests and allegations of labour law violations.

The lease process of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port has returned to the spotlight after the Ministry of Shipping issued two letters on the same day carrying seemingly different instructions.