The government has directed deputy commissioners (DCs) in all 64 districts to ensure that cultural programmes, trade fairs, and billboard lighting are shut down by 7:00pm, in a stricter move to save electricity and fuel.

A former Jubo Dal leader yesterday lodged a complaint with the prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), accusing ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and several former top officials of enforced disappearance and torture.

The investigation officer of Sohagi Jahan Tonu murder case yesterday sought the court’s permission to conduct a cross-match of DNA profiles of three army personnel.

A two-thirds majority in parliament has historically been a “curse” for Bangladesh’s politics, speakers at a citizens’ dialogue said yesterday, expressing concern over recent moves affecting judicial independence and protections against enforced disappearance.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday informed the parliament that the government aims to transform Bangladesh into a trillion‑dollar economy by 2034.

Police said Shirina Khatun was standing near a generator room

Police say CCTV footage helped identify the vehicle that hit Moumita Haldar’s rickshaw

Five-day event features cultural performances, traditional games, ethnic crafts and the spirit of celebration

A wedding in Moulvibazar grabbed attention after a guest showed up with two litres of fuel as gift

Border guards protested the shooting and handed back an Indian citizen taken in by locals

Dhaka court order takes his total remand to 14 days

The minister also provided a list of the top 20 loan defaulters

The commission has also taken a policy decision not to use electronic voting machines (EVMs) in upcoming local government elections

He will be released on HC bail if not arrested in any other case, his lawyer said

Ariful Haque outlines diplomatic efforts while receiving body of worker killed in Saudi missile strike

NYT report says vessel carrying over 100 migrants sank in rough seas

‘Noboborsher Oikyotan, Gonotontrer Punorutthan’ set as this year’s theme

High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlights economic, cultural and technological cooperation

Polling set for April 9 as major parties step up campaigns amid muted public interest

The Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance, 2025 will be reintroduced at the parliament as one that is “more contemporary, more welfare-oriented and more effective in ensuring justice”, said Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman yesterday.