Dhaka has rejected the recent remarks made by the spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the situation of minority communities in Bangladesh.

Allegations of widespread violations of the election code of conduct have emerged ahead of the first-ever Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU) elections, triggering counter-accusations among rival panels despite a festive mood on campus.

Investigators expect to submit the charge sheet in the murder case of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a frontline fighter of the July uprising, within the next 10 days, likely by January 7, Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said yesterday.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said a vested quarter is hatching conspiracies to destabilise the country.

Police have arrested six people and filed a case over the recovery of chemicals, explosives, and bomb-making materials from Ummal Qura International Madrasa in Keraniganj following an explosion there on Friday morning.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed the National Cyber Security Agency to ensure all forms of cyber security ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

River and road communications in different parts of the country were severely disrupted due to dense fog amid the ongoing cold spell yesterday.

Children’s safety in Bangladesh is increasingly under threat due to rising incidents of rape, murder and abuse, according to a study based on reports published in national and local newspapers.

With the new academic year just two days away, the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has yet to distribute more than 40 percent of the 21.43 crore textbooks for secondary-level students, leaving many to begin classes without a full set of books.

Testifying before the International Crimes Tribunal-2 for the second consecutive day yesterday, the investigation officer (IO) in the case filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed during last year’s July uprising said the involvement of 30 accused in the crimes against humanity case has been proven at the primary level.

Leaders and activists of Inqilab Moncho blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka yesterday afternoon as part of their “all-out blockade” programme in divisional cities, including Chattogram, Cumilla, Barishal, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Sylhet, demanding justice for slain leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi.

Questions have been raised over the use of public funds after two bridges were built without access roads in a river shoal under Sarishabari upazila of Jamalpur.

Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury was sworn in as the 26th chief justice of Bangladesh yesterday morning.

The Department of Environment has fined nine brick kilns in Sirajganj a total of Tk 18 lakh for operating in violation of environmental laws.

Mahfuj Alam, former adviser to the interim government, has announced that he will not join the National Citizen Party. He also said he had rejected an offer to contest the national election from a Dhaka seat under the Jamaat-NCP alliance.

Party has fielded 243 candidates, he says

New date has not been announced

Victims lured with false promises of jobs abroad

Nahid Islam says about joining Jamaat-led alliance

BNP acting chairman signs nomination papers for Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6