Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu MP has said the government plans to establish 445 safe shelters for earthquakes in Dhaka.

The state has remained patriarchal, bureaucratic, and capitalist, despite changes in rulers and flags, Prof Emeritus Serajul Islam Choudhury said yesterday.

Bangladesh recorded trade deficits with 58 countries in fiscal year 2024-25, with China, India and Indonesia emerging as its top three deficit partners, said Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir in parliament yesterday.

Days after the harassment of PM’s Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman at New Delhi airport, India has finally spoken about the incident, in which he had to wait for two hours, but it did not elaborate on the matter.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad yesterday reiterated his demand that cabinet members attend parliamentary sessions regularly, saying no state work takes precedence over the chamber’s proceedings.

Govt plans to modernise zoo facilities

Loss and Damage Fund must move from promise to delivery, he says

Stakeholders highlight challenges at Brac event

MEA says Indian immigration officials cleared him after verifying his purpose of travel

Public hearings gathered local proposals after the three names sparked controversy over their links to Mir Shahe Alam’s family

Two other teachers relieved of academic duties

The High Court today exempted the judge of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal from personal appearance after she explained the reasons for her failure to complete the trial of a child rape and murder case over the past five years

Restrictions imposed to ensure public safety and preserve the religious solemnity of Tazia processions in Dhaka

BSC vessel resumes voyage to UAE after months stranded amid regional tensions

Closure of Unique Washing & Dyeing and Unique Designers Ltd leaves workers anxious over jobs, unpaid dues

Thirteen international rights groups yesterday urged the Bangladesh government to revise the proposed National Human Rights Commission Bill, 2026, calling for its alignment with international standards and for a strong, independent commission.

The government has formed a search committee to appoint new leadership for the Anti-Corruption Commission 110 days after the previous commission resigned.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday wrapped up his two‑day official visit to Malaysia, where he made a significant push for energy and defence cooperation, a free trade agreement, and transparent labour migration.

The ruling BNP and opposition parties will take to the streets today amid security concerns over possible flash processions by leaders and activists of the Awami League on its founding anniversary.

The government has beefed up security nationwide, deploying army personnel in six areas and stepping up vigilance in the capital as a precaution to prevent any untoward incidents surrounding today’s 77th founding anniversary of the Awami League, whose political activities are now banned.