Malaysia has taken initiatives to introduce a technology-driven labour recruitment system for all source countries, including Bangladesh, aimed at ensuring zero-cost migration as per the ILO guidelines, as the two countries agreed to expedite reopening of labour market.

When Abu Sayed stood with his arms outstretched, he thought the humans standing before him would not shoot him, not realising they were “no longer human”, a tribunal observed yesterday while sentencing two to death, three to life imprisonment, and 25 others to varying jail terms.

The budget for 2026-27 fiscal year is likely to exceed the Tk 9,00,000 crore mark, as the government moves to fulfil its electoral pledges, partially implement recommendations to raise salaries of its employees, and shield the economy from the fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Amid strong opposition, the Jatiya Sangsad yesterday repealed three Supreme Court ordinances and one on the National Human Rights Commission, delivering a major blow to judicial independence and the rights watchdog.

During the immediate past interim government, many important economic reforms faded out, as it had no economic philosophy or planning, said eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya yesterday.

Three people were killed in separate road accidents in Thakurgaon, Gazipur, and Noakhali in the last two days, according to reports from our correspondents.

Seven people died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours till 8:00am Thursday in three districts, report our correspondents.

Police in Jhenaidah have arrested three men in connection with the rape of a 39-year-old woman and the recording of the assault.

Jibon Tari, the first floating hospital in Bangladesh, celebrates its 27th anniversary today in Gazipur’s Kaliganj upazila.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) yesterday announced a zero-tolerance policy against encroachment of roads and footpaths to reduce traffic congestion and ensure pedestrians can freely navigate sidewalks in the capital.

A Dhaka court yesterday sentenced Faisal Karim Masud, the prime accused in the killing of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, to 10 years’ imprisonment in an arms case.

The way the BNP government is repealing laws related to transparency, accountability, and protection of rights shows it has not learned from the past, said Shujan Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar yesterday.

Wearing masks in the Baishakhi Shobhajatra will be barred, while sky lanterns, fireworks, gas balloons, and vuvuzelas will remain banned nationwide as the government tightens security for Pahela Baishakh celebrations this year.

Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday slammed the BNP government after staging a walkout in protest against what he described as “anti-people and anti-democratic” laws passed in parliament.

Parliament yesterday passed four separate bills allowing the appointment of administrators for an indefinite period in municipalities, upazila parishads, district councils, and city corporations under “special circumstances”.

Unico Hospital recently launched a comprehensive senior citizen care programme, offering special discounts and dedicated healthcare services for elderly patients, according to a press release.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam yesterday told parliament that a fare chart for AC buses and minibuses will soon be prepared.

The preliminary probe began on January 13

District returning officer data shows him leading with 127,823 votes, while Jamaat’s Abidur Rahman trails with 54,552

Senior secretary says commission has sought reports from officials