Labour rights groups yesterday demanded a fair investigation, a speedy trial and exemplary punishment for those responsible for the killing of Bobi Begum, an elderly speech-impaired railway cleaner in Narsingdi.

Natural disasters triggered more than 21 million internal displacements in Bangladesh between 2008 and 2025, placing the country among the world’s six most affected, according to a new study analysing internal displacement patterns.

Prof Abul Quasem Fazlul Huq remained committed throughout his life to independent thought, democratic values, and social change, rising above partisan loyalties, speakers said at a memorial meeting yesterday.

Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan yesterday called on those who played a controversial role during the 1971 Liberation War to candidly accept responsibility and apologise to the nation for the sake of unity.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged doctors to earn people’s trust through compassionate, quality care and a humane approach, saying stronger confidence in the country’s healthcare system could help prevent an annual outflow of billions of dollars spent on treatment abroad.

Nurul Haque left Agailjhara in Barishal for Khulna in 1993, carrying hopes of a better future for his family.

Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said India was creating tension along the border with Bangladesh while the government remained silent.

In the wake of the recent amendments made to the Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015, with rules to be framed accordingly, rights groups warned that the changes may restrict workers’ rights.

Thousands of passengers are being forced to cross the Meghna river on illegal trawlers on the Monpura-Tazumuddin route in Bhola at great risk despite a seasonal ban on such vessels in the perilous waters, as the only sea truck on the route has been out of service for around a year and a half following mechanical failure.

Road communication between Rangamati and Bandarban has been disrupted after a bridge at Rangunia upazila collapsed.

The group, including three women, remain stranded at no-man’s-land, BGB says

Decision also applies to Alim and technical board examinations in districts under the board's jurisdiction

Urges all to embrace the spirit of the Liberation War and work together for national unity

State minister says the govt is continuing efforts to bring them back to face justice

Authorities say installing a Bailey bridge may take up to 20 days

City authorities pledge to address long-standing challenges

Expectations around Dhaka-Barishal highway, EPZ, Bhola-Barishal bridge and piped gas

Students take selfies with the prime minister and his wife after the visit

Speakers urge authorities to ensure justice and dignity for marginalised workers

Traders seek compensation, blame poor drainage