Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury yesterday said the government has decided to rename the Bangla New Year procession as “Baishakhi Shobhajatra”, forgoing the terms “Ananda Shobhajatra” and “Mangal Shobhajatra”.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain yesterday protested the government’s move to repeal several key ordinances issued by the interim government and warned of a larger movement.

At least 44 people were arrested, and around Tk 10 lakh was realised as fines during a five-day drive by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to reclaim encroached footpaths and roads in the capital.

Despite growing concerns over the fast-depleting groundwater table, Dhaka Wasa is set to seek Ecnec’s approval for a Tk 920.85 crore “emergency” water supply project that will rely on groundwater extraction.

A three-month-old elephant calf found dead in a reserve forest in Naikhyangchhari upazila was killed by stone blows, according to a post-mortem report.

Bangladesh currently has 19.2 lakh tonnes of food grains available, stored in government warehouses, including 15.79 lakh tonnes of rice and 3.39 lakh tonnes of wheat, State Minister for Food Md Abdul Bari told parliament yesterday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday sought cooperation from people of all religions to build a happy, prosperous and better Bangladesh.

Foreign minister says Bangladesh remains free to seek the cheapest energy sources, but US restrictions mean a waiver would be needed for Russian oil

20,586 people obtained ‘fuel card’ so far

Promises opportunities in Gulf and Japan, says 1.5 crore Bangladeshis work in 176 countries

Post mortem finds evidence of brain hemorrhage, case delayed due to jurisdiction confusion

CAAB warns of legal action as device captured while filming SAFF U-20 team’s arrival

Premier calls for cooperation across religions; considers community demands at greeting event

Rab chief emphasises reform through performance, cites recent operations and arrest data

Govt-led diesel distribution revives idle pumps, eases farmers’ worries over Boro cultivation

Government extends hours by one hour following talks with traders, stakeholders

Envoy hands over photographs and White House replica during meeting at Secretariat

Bangladeshi climber targets world’s fifth-highest peak as part of mission to conquer all 14 eight-thousanders

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) drive to reclaim encroached footpaths and roads is continuing for fifth consecutive day today

Aims to end naming debate and promote unity through inclusive celebrations