Proloy Chaki, a Pabna Awami League leader and a noted musician, died in hospital while in jail custody on Sunday night. He was 60.

Newly appointed US Ambassador-designate to Bangladesh Brent Christensen said he looks forward to strengthening ties between the United States and Bangladesh to promote peace and prosperity in the region.

With the general election knocking at the door, the BNP is seeking to attract female voters by pledging to introduce a “Family Card” that would provide women with cash assistance and essential items.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the government has failed to recover looted arms and that the law and order situation has not improved to a satisfactory level.

Political parties must be held accountable for failing to nominate at least five percent women candidates in the upcoming national election despite pledging to do so under the July National Charter, said the Women’s Political Rights Forum (FWPR) yesterday.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formed 15 special investigation teams to accelerate ongoing probes and ensure swift disposal of high-priority cases.

Munshiganj Press Club President Mir Bashir Uddin Jewel passed away at the age of 52 early yesterday.

The government has said Bangladesh’s interest in joining the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza hinges on several principles, including that the force be temporary and operate under a clear United Nations Security Council mandate.

Three jute mill workers, including two brothers, were killed and 10 others injured when a train hit a pickup van carrying workers in Faridpur’s Boalmari upazila yesterday.

The last three national elections were orchestrated at the highest levels of the state, with segments of the administration, police, Election Commission, and intelligence agencies mobilised to implement the plans, the inquiry commission on those polls said.

Directive issued to 38 govt authorities

Complaint submitted to party chairman

Flag meeting held; BGB team will inspect the site

Bench cites procedural flaws, petitioner says plea will be corrected and refiled

25 appeals declared invalid today

Prime suspect arrested; victim was alone when hotel worker allegedly carried out the murder

Diaspora leaders urge Election Commission to clarify constitutional provisions

Incident near Naf River comes a day after stray bullet from Myanmar injured a child

BGB says it has communicated with the Indian counterpart over the matter

The puppies were first noticed shivering in the open in the kitchen market area