Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed authorities to take initiatives to cultivate reading habits among students nationwide.

Thirteen years after the collapse of Rana Plaza, justice remains elusive as trials in two cases continue to stall due to the prosecution’s failure to produce witnesses.

The government continues to struggle to meet rising electricity demand amid a sweltering heatwave, with rural Bangladesh suffering frequent, lengthy outages as power generation remains under strain due to a lack of fuel.

The government has decided to form a 10-member parliamentary committee comprising ruling and opposition MPs to address the ongoing fuel situation.

The government yesterday raised bus fares by 11 paisa per kilometre following the recent hike in diesel prices, although the Bangladesh Road Transport Owners’ Association submitted a note of dissent over the decision.

Hospitals have been instructed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to stop transferring patients with measles symptoms on account of a shortage of beds.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 yesterday set May 11 to begin arguments in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of six people in Kushtia during the July uprising, involving four absconding Awami League leaders.

The government has taken an initiative to establish a dedicated cell under the Prime Minister’s Office to combat cyberbullying and strengthen digital safety, according to sources at the PMO.

A Bangladesh Betar employee was arrested yesterday in connection with the assault of a 14-year-old boy in Ashulia, after a video showing him being beaten with sticks went viral on social media.

The Rooppur nuclear power plant will finally begin operational activities with a fuel‑loading ceremony on April 28, marking the debut of unit-1 of the nuclear facility.

The BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (BRAC JPGSPH) of BRAC University yesterday launched a major implementation research study on self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health and rights at a hotel in the capital.

The International Crisis Group yesterday said Bangladesh’s newly elected government faces a “daunting set of challenges”, but how it handles these competing pressures will shape the country’s trajectory in the years ahead.

He was appointed a UGC member after the July Uprising

Outlines vacancies across schools, technical institutions, and madrasas

Health authority directs hospitals to arrange extra beds; referral allowed only for specialised treatment

Viral video sparks outrage; UNO denies allegations

Shahidullah Hall provost calls meeting for mediation

State minister highlights trade, diplomacy and cooperation at Dakar security forum

Symbols will be allocated on April 30, with the final list to follow

Fare hike applies only to diesel-run buses, not to CNG-run buses